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02/01/2021

Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma is the chairman and managing director of Innoson Motor Manufacturin

24/11/2020

In early October, the Naira strengthened to N440 to a dollar in the unofficial market.

This coincided with when the CBN began weekly interventions in late September, after Nigeria opened up international travel following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.

By Abankula Nigeria’s currency, the Naira closed the week, falling to its weakest level in six weeks

24/11/2020

She is a leader with a participatory management style and proficiency in establishing and managing an entire operation with a key focus on sustainable organizational culture in line with global management practices.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has confirmed the appointment of Ms. Abisola Olusa

24/11/2020

Cases in the U.S. are also smashing new records with over 12 million infections thus far, a fifth of the almost 60 million total global tally.

Meanwhile, the National coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, had earlier announced that there will be no relaxing of the COVID-19 protocols ahead of the Christmas season.

Aliyu said that Nigeria is currently worried about the rising cases of COVID-19 pandemic across the globe, hence the need to enforce the COVID-19 rules during the holiday season.

Amid fears of a possible second wave of COVID-19 in the country, the Presidential Task Force (PTF) o

24/11/2020

Patience Dalyon, from Plateau State, has emerged the winner of the Y2020 Lagos Women Run, tagged ‘Ru

24/11/2020

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Hon. Oluwatoyin Fayinka, implored all road users, especially commercial transport operators to be law abiding.

He urged transport unions to wake up and caution their members who flout traffic rules, saying the government had directed law enforcement agencies to clampdown on them.

….Says restriction on Okada riders from plying bridges, major highways still in force ...Traffic off

05/09/2020

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Mercy Chinwo clocks 30th Today 5th 2020. We join the global family to celebrate a rare gem. Happy 30

31/08/2020

“President Buhari has put in place various programs to chart a new course for Nigeria without oil, and by all I have seen here today, Ayade is a leading example to others in that regard because he has interpreted perfectly the policy of the Mr President that encourages everyone to go back to agriculture”

Billionaire business man and oil magnate Prince Arthur Eze has revealed that his decision to explore

31/08/2020

Subsequently, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said on August 29 that primary and secondary schools in the state would fully reopen from September 21, 2020, while tertiary institutions in the state would also reopen from September 14, 2020.

The Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 has warned states planning to fully reopen schools to be gui

31/08/2020

“We will be distributing improved Coconut seedlings to the representatives of Coconut growers, presentation of Certificates to participants at the just concluded Arts and Crafts training (Waste to Wealth Initiative) and exhibition of Coconut products ranging from edible to non-edibles”, she stated.

The Lagos State Government has disclosed its intention to empower more than 5,000 Coconut Value Chai

31/08/2020

He will be returning to his full duties gradually and remains resolute in delivering the mandate of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whom he says stood by him steadfastly in these trying times; he sincerely appreciates Mr. Governor’s gesture.

It is with gratitude to God that I announce the recovery and subsequent negative test for COVID-19 o

31/08/2020

“We thank God for the government and the efforts made. I believe they have done creditably well because they have had to deal with a situation they have probably not dealt with before.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Monday, visit

31/08/2020

Sanwo-Olu said the observed decline in the number of positive cases did not mean the pandemic was over. He urged residents to continue to adhere to the safety guidelines outlined by the health authorities.
“The fact that we have been seeing a gradual easing of the lockdown does not mean that we are now returning to our old way of doing things. The easing you are seeing is the outcome of a careful and deliberate attempt to ensure that livelihoods are not crippled by the overwhelmingly disruptive impact of the virus. It is certainly not an invitation to carelessness or nonchalance,” the Governor said.

...Lagos Records Decline In Positive Covid-19 Cases •Tertiary Institutions Resume Sept. 14; Basic Sc

31/08/2020

Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick on his first appearance in a Napoli shirt as the Partenopei recorded an 11-0 friendly win over L’Aquila on Friday.

Napoli officially began their pre-season preparations with a mini-tournament against Castel di Sangro, who were outclassed.

Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick on his first appearance in a Napoli shirt as the Partenopei record

29/08/2020

“In due course, we will be announcing the protocols for the resumptions and we will be giving further details,” he said. “Hopefully early next week, we will release these.”

Nigeria started to restrict international flights in March as part of efforts to restrict the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The country eventually went into a lockdown.

Nigerian Government has postponed the resumption of international flights earlier scheduled to comme

29/08/2020

“The renovation of the MKO Stadium in Abuja by Dangote is a welcome gesture. The amount of money committed to this noble cause is commendable. My candid advice is that apart from giving the cash, Alhaji Dangote should see areas that he has the manpower within his company or through referral to handle and give them out so that the job will be professionally executed.

Dangote’s $1m for renovation of MKO Abiola stadium excites Adelabu MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Photo:

29/08/2020

In another development, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) said it had arrested 25 officials of Vehicle Inspection Office, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Motor Vehicle Licensing Authority (MVLA) and others in connection with alleged drivers’ licence and vehicle particulars fraud in Lagos State.

Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu ICPC arrests 25 FRSC, VIO officials for alleged driver’s licence fraudLagos S

29/08/2020

The apex bank said its decision to resume FX sales to BDCs is to enhance accessibility to forex “particularly to travellers” since the resumption date for international flights has been announced.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will resume weekly forex sales to Bureau de Change operato

29/08/2020

A sequel was in the works and due to come out in 2022, with Boseman set to return.

The news of his death came as a shock to many as Boseman never discussed his diagnosis publicly.

However, fans started raising concerns over his health this year due to noticeable weight loss.

Tributes have already begun pouring in for the star, including from celebrities and fellow Marvel star, and political figures.

American actor, producer, and director, Chadwick Boseman, best known for playing Black Panther role

29/08/2020

Eze, who scored 14 goals in 46 appearances in the Sky Bet Championship for QPR last season, had also attracted interest from Fulham, West Ham and Newcastle but has signed a five-year deal at Selhurst Park.

Palace previously had bids of £8m and £12m rejected, with QPR manager Mark Warburton making clear Eze would only leave if the club’s £20m valuation was met.

Super Eagles target Eberechi Eze has completed Crystal Palace switch from QPR for a fee that could r

29/08/2020

Johnson’s story became a viral sensation after she did an interview from the Alabama federal prison in which she was serving a life sentence without parole for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense. She had served more than 21 years behind bars on the drug conspiracy charge by the time Trump commuted her sentence in June of 2018.

Since her release, Johnson has consistently thanked Kardashian West and the president for their help, while continuing to advocate for criminal justice reform. By Dareh Gregorian https://www.nbcnews.com/

Johnson, whose life sentence was commuted by Trump in 2018, said in her RNC speech that she would be

28/08/2020

“Ogundipe cannot on his own declare that he has not been removed as he tried to do. He cannot on his own decide to confront his employer. He cannot while still in office institute an action against his employer. In law, apart from being removed, he has impliedly resigned because if you challenge your employer and you’re still in the employment, you have actually left.

“I think the weakness of Ogundipe is that his legal advisers have not done a thorough job. He needs to read the law properly, everything he has done post-removal is a fraud and against the law. It is not in the place of a removed VC to say he has not been removed. He cannot be a judge in his own court.”

• Afe Babalola-Jelili Omotola saga set precedent Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the Unive

28/08/2020

Meanwhile, the Statutory Transfers of N481.41 billion consist of allocations to the National Judicial Council (NJC), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), National Assembly (NASS), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Public Complaints Commission (PCC), North East Development Commission (NEDC) and Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF).

These arms of government and agencies, the ministry said, are expected to apply the funds transferred strictly to accomplish the purposes for which they are intended.

All beneficiaries of statutory transfers were also required to provide the BOF periodic reports of the allocation and expenditure of the funds received, in compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act (2007)

The Federal Government hopes to have a budget expenditure framework projected at N12.658 trillion fo

28/08/2020

Former Nigeria Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has joined Championship side Stoke City as thei

28/08/2020

...the dredging activities had caused damages to the roads and houses

28/08/2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided to step down due to health issues, Kyodo News reporte

28/08/2020

Nigeria Football Federation have approached Arsenal’s youngster over the possibility of representing

28/08/2020

•Governor: ‘New Era Project Has Left Lasting Footprints In Lagos’ The Spelling Bee Competition held

28/08/2020

In her words; “If I get married, I really want to stay married, and staying married is not an easy thing. It means you are completely in tune with your partner. It means you have found your soul mate and will have to be able to stand a lot of disappointments that would definitely come but then again you have to learn how to forgive.”

Veteran Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has revealed she is yet to get married. The mother of one

28/08/2020

Osinbajo who was responding to questions from participants at the conference on the new legislation said, “the solution to the concerns is evident” noting that an amendment to the CAMA Act could be sought by those expressing concerns about sections of the law.

Osinbajo participating at the virtual conference of NBA on Thursday Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on

28/08/2020

Johnson-Okojie was born on 28 August, 1984. She hails from Okene in Kogi State.

The Nollywood diva started her acting career after secondary school, when she auditioned for a role in The Maid and subsequently acted in other movies such as Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, War in the Palace.

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie clocks 35 years on Friday. The actress was full of praise to

28/08/2020

While Nigerians are welcome in the United Arab Emirates, they cannot go to Cyprus and Saudi Arabia.

The UAE clarified recently that Nigerians are welcome, amid speculations that they may have been banned because of the reputation damage caused by the arrest of international fraudsters, Ramon Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi and Olalekan Ponle a.k.a Woodberry..

The EU has also slammed an iron curtain against Nigerian travellers. It means Nigerian travellers are not welcome for now in almost all its 28-member countries.

Nigerian travellers have narrow choices of external destinations they can go when the authorities re

28/08/2020

Lagos recorded 17 new infections on Wednesday, the lowest it has recorded in over four months.

On Tuesday, Lagos recorded 26 cases, which has further dropped to 17.

However, the nation’s 221 new COVID-19 cases represent a drop from the 252 cases it raked in on Tuesday.

This has now taking the nation’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases to 53,021, with 40,281 survivors discharged and 1,010 deaths recorded.

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases plunge further on Wednesday, with Lagos, the once epicentre of the virus re

28/08/2020

Oke-Osanyintolu said the helicopter was carrying three people, and that one was in the intensive care unit at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital while the other two were killed on impact and there bodies had been deposited in mortuary .

“We are on top of challenges, especially crowd control. Operation is ongoing and updates will follow,” he said.

An helicopter has crashed into a building at Salvation Road, Opebi area of Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest N

20/08/2020

Earlier, the Chairman of FACO, Dr. Francis Shopekan, who led other members of the organisation to the office of the Acting Manager for the presentation, said that the award was meant to appreciate Tpl. Aboyeji for his excellent leadership style and an unrelenting commitment to propagating the T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda of the present administration in the State.

He said it was commendable that despite the fact that corruption, bribery and dishonesty had eaten deep into the fabric of our society, Tpl. Aboyeji remained committed to upholding virtues worthy of emulation

The Acting General Manager, New Towns Development Authority (NTDA), Tpl. Olakunle Aboyeji was today

20/08/2020

While reaffirming that the institute is working vigorously on developing an on-line training for those drivers that are too busy to attend the institute for the yearly mandatory Training Programme and also reduce the number of trainee drivers that are physically present for training at the institute, Tiamiyu advised all drivers that are yet to come for their yearly mandatory training to do so in time to avoid contravening the law.

The Lagos State Drivers’ Institute has said that the safety of lives and property of all road users

20/08/2020

He said: “Last December, we inaugurated the Research and Innovation Council with a seed fund of N250 million in demonstration of our commitment to transform Lagos into a 21st century digital economy and Smart City. The body has a mandate to facilitate investment in science research, innovation, and STEM education throughout the State, and to encourage the development of innovative solutions to problems, using cutting-edge technology.

The Lagos State College of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health Nursing, Igando, has disclaimed an a

20/08/2020

He said: “Last December, we inaugurated the Research and Innovation Council with a seed fund of N250 million in demonstration of our commitment to transform Lagos into a 21st century digital economy and Smart City. The body has a mandate to facilitate investment in science research, innovation, and STEM education throughout the State, and to encourage the development of innovative solutions to problems, using cutting-edge technology.

Twenty-three young innovators and tech firms have been awarded a total grant of N100 million by the

20/08/2020

Registration for the Course started on Monday, 24th July and will end on Friday, 21st August, 2020.

To apply, log on to the online portal of the Nigerian Airforce; www.airforce.mil.ng for registration.

This is to inform all interested indigenes of Lagos State that the Nigerian Airforce has commenced t

20/08/2020

Advising all schools across Lagos to shun examination malpractice in any guise as the WASSCE begins, the Director-General enjoined all public and private school leaders to continue to make adequate safety provision for the students by ensuring the use of face masks during examinations, washing of hands with soap in running water and maintaining physical distancing inside the examination halls.

The Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has embarked on a COVID-19 safety and h