As we continue to clamour for youth inclusion in politics, we can draw inspiration from how well the youth have fared in other positions of authority. The quest to offer the youth a platform didn’t just start today; the enactment of the ‘Not Too Young To Run Bill’ is only to legitimise the process and give it a constitutional backing. ... Read More »
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Breaking: Anambra Assembly passes bill to reduce burial expenses
A Bill seeking to curtail burial and funeral expenses in Anambra State has been passed by the state House of Assembly. The Bill which was sponsored by the member representing Anaocha 11 constituency,Hon Charles Ezeani, was passed after due consideration by the House during Wednesday’s plenary. The burial and funeral expenses had been on the rise in the state, which ... Read More »
Breaking: Kidnapped Lagos Fire Service boss, others freed
Kidnapped Director of Lagos State Fire Service Rasaki Musibau and six others have been released, the police said Wednesday morning. They were released at about 11:45pm inside the forest where the kidnappers kept them by a joint security force. Already some suspects have been arrested in the operation still ongoing in the forest at the time of this report, The ... Read More »
FASHOLA RESTATES FG’S COMMITMENT TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AS CONSTRUCTION ECOSYSTEM OF EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
· As Minister undertakes inspection of FMBN,FHA,Ministry’s Housing Schemes in Gwagwalada, Zuba in Abuja · Over 10,000 persons employed and working on the FHA sites · Says most of the housing projects across the country have been concluded or will finish soon · FG planning to expand the NHF to include people in informal sector who want to save money to acquire housing units ... Read More »
Breaking: INEC fixes Nov. 2 for Governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has fixed November 2 for the conduct of governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. A voter uses a smartphone to photograph his details on a voters’ list displayed at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) central office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on March 8, 2019. – Nigerian ... Read More »
PICTURES: GOV. AMBODE INAUGURATES 20-MAN TRANSITION COMMITTEE AT THE SECRETARIAT, ALAUSA, IKEJA, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019
Members of the Transition Committee -Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade; Permanent Secretary, Works and Infrastructure, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Olujimi Hotonu; Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem; Special Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh; Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji Bello; Deputy Governor-Elect, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola; Mr. ... Read More »
Details As Zenith Bank Appoints Ebenezer Onyeagwu GMD/CEO Effective June 1,2019
Adupe Baba. Zenith Bank Plc. has announced the appointment of Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu as the Group Managing Director/CEO of the bank effective June 1, 2019, subject to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approval. The appointment is consistent with the bank’s tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within. Onyeagwu replaces Mr. Peter Amangbo, whose tenure expires on May ... Read More »
Mouka gets double recognition from London Stock Exchange Group
Mouka Limited, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous mattress and foam products manufacturer, has become one among a few African companies to be recognised twice by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), in the group’s Companies to inspire Africa report. Mouka was listed in the – LSEG’s companies to Inspire Africa 2019 report after it made the 2017 inaugural edition. To be included in the list, companies need to be ... Read More »
Ex-deputy gov Oluboyo sues Akeredolu, alleges unpaid entitlements
Peter Dada, Akure A former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lasisi Oluboyo, has sued the Ondo State Government over alleged non-payment of his outstanding emoluments and monthly pension arrears. Oluboyo, through his counsel, Mr. Olu Ogidan, in the suit, asked the court to compel the government to pay his gratuities and pensions running into several millions of naira. It ... Read More »
AMBODE INAUGURATES 20-MAN TRANSITION COMMITTEE
…Tasks Members To Ensure Smooth Take Off For Next Administration Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated a 20-member Transition Committee that would be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring a seamless transition to the next administration on May 29, 2019. Inaugurating the Committee, Governor Ambode, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji ... Read More »