Tony Elumelu Applauds US Congress for the passage of the ‘Electrify Africa Act’ Lagos, Nigeria, 3 February 2016 – Leading investor and Chairman, Heirs Holdings, UBA Plc and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu has applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for the passage of the “Electrify Africa Act,” which took nearly three years trying to get the measure through ... Read More »
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Int Marathon !Lagos restricts movement (see new routes)
INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: LAGOS RESTRICTS MOVEMENT ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS …Announces Alternative Routes The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced restriction of movement in some of the major highways to be used for the February 6, 2016 International Marathon scheduled to start by 7am at National Stadium Surulere and terminate at Eko Atlantic City. The Lagos International Marathon, which was last held ... Read More »
How RRS Squad helicopter helped rescue bristol victims
RRS CHOPPERS LOCATES CRASHED LAGOS-BOUND BRISTOW HELICOPTER The efficacy of the three helicopters of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) purchased by the present administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode came to fore on Wednesday as it aided in the location and rescue of a helicopter with registration number N5BQJ belonging to Bristow Group, which crashed while heading to Lagos from Port ... Read More »
Pics!Fashola and fayemi at budget defence
Senate President says he never mentioned Obasanjo name in speech
I Never Referred to Obasanjo in My Chat with Senate Correspondents- Bukola Saraki The Media Office of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described a report in which he was said to have replied President Olusegun Obasanjo while speaking to journalists after the presentation of the newly remodeled and refurbished Senate Press Centre as mere mischief, misrepresentation and undue ... Read More »
Fcmb reacts to mass sack of workers rummors
As a result of the various policy changes that have affected banking adversely and macroeconomic challenges, volumes of business in various geographies and product areas have reduced significantly. These factors have resulted in the redundancy of various roles. Regardless, we have continued to hire in various areas of the group, particularly those that will drive financial inclusion and provide support ... Read More »
Ekiti Group writes IG Fayose wants to kill Aluko
Group Urges Arase To Protect Aluko Over Alleged Threat To Life A socio-political group within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Ekiti Reformer Movement, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to ensure protection for the party State Secretary, Dr Tope Aluko, over allegation of fake security men posing as policemen to arrest the party ... Read More »
New Group 411 emerges in Nollywood,set to challenge status quo
The Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) is about to experience a novel experience as a group of Filmmakers, Actors and Media Practitioners come together to birth a group called 411 Heights. According to the founder, Abiodun Jimoh (Producer of Kilanta, Binta Ofege, Marriage Without Borders etc…) the group is a networking group amongst filmmakers. It will also become a production and ... Read More »
Fayose to Buhari !Your frequent trips bleeding the economy
Fayose counsels Buhari over incessant foreign trips, says; “unnecessary trips bleeding country’s economy” Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has counselled President Mohammadu Buhari to stay at home and govern the country instead of junketing from one country to the other, saying; “foreign countries won’t solve our problems for us and the President’s incessant foreign trips is already bleeding the ... Read More »
Dansuki!Dss fails to bring him to court again
The Federal Government has once again failed to produce ex-National Security Adviser [NSA], Sambo Dasuki for his trial. Justice Peter Affen of FCT High Court, Maitama Abuja had ordered the Department of State Security DSS] to, unfailingly, produce Mr, Dasuki in court at the next sitting. However, the DSS flouted the order. Details later… Read More »