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                       Lagos State Gover,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today tuesday revealed plans of his administration to leverage on the vast economic opportunities in entertainment,tourism and arts sectors,among others to grow the Gross Domestic Product {GDP} of the State and promote talents in the State to compete globally.Speaking at Lagos House,Ikeja when he received artistes who perfomed at the One Lagos Fiesta {OLF},who where on a thank-you-visit,Governor Ambode said the creative industry remained a veritable platform to grow the economy,and that government would tap into it and use it to positively engage the bulging youths in the State.The OLF,which is an annual end of the year revenue put together by the State Government,held simultaneously in five different genres of music.The Governor,who thanked the artistes for their partnership with the State Government,said the OLF was a platform put together by his administration to majorly create awareness about the potentials inherent in th

                          The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today tuesday,January 17,2017,arraigned one Chris Ifeorah and his company,Wigmore Trading Limited,before Justice A,M Nicol-Cray's of the Lagos State High Court,sitting in Igbosere,Lagos on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and obtaining goods by false pretence to the tune of USD 935,971 {Nine-hundred and Seventy-one United States Dollars}.The accused person had allegedly obtained the fast-moving items on credit from the complainant,the Kellogg Company of South Africa {Pty} Limited {Kellogg's SA} in 2015.The complainant further alleged that the accused person,who promised to repay within three moths,became elusive after receiving the items. One of the charges reads: ''Chris Ifeorah and Wigmore Trading Limited between March 2015 and December 2015 in Lagos withn the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court,by false pretence and with intent to defraud,induced the Kellogg Company of South African Pty

                                             No matter how simple your gown or outfit might look,once you just include a hat or a head piece,it elevates your outfit from simple to WOW.Hats whether small or big play a very important role in any out but it depends on the occasion.There are different types of hats for different type of outfits.If you are wearing Denim you need a funky hat not a head piece they usually use for weddings or very elegant occasion.I decided to mix up peach and nudes on sunday but my gown material gave me the direction because it was designed that way so i decided to play along with the colour and print.My hat is similar to the design on my dress which is like a rose from a distant,i carried a peach & gold purse and nude heels.Sometimes think about taking your outfit to the next level don't look too simple all the time,think outside of the box and go for it and don't be shy.More photos below.

                                                               The Nigeria Customs Service,Federal Operations Unit Zone 'C' Owerri recorded 307 seizures prohibited goods worth N4,756,277,885.21 {Four Billion,Seven Hundred and Fifty-Sx Million,Two Hundred and Seventy-Seven Thousand,Eight hundred and Eighty-Five Naira,Twenty-One Kobo} in the year 2016.The figure is a combination of both the Duty Paid Value {DPV} of N3,985,931,643.00,and an under payment recovered as revenue of N770,346,242.00.A breakdown of the seized items are: 169 motor vehicles with a DPV of N1,013,005,101.21. 2,725 cartons of narcotics {Indian hemp/hard drugs} with a DPV of N366,835,000.00, 1,759 pairs,85 cartons and 68 sacks/bales of foot wears with DPV of N28,234,060.00, 7,795 soap/detergents/tpiletries with a DPV of N58,889,181, 107,006 cartons of imported frozen poultry products with a DPV of N1,402,086,836.00, 1,018 pieces and 561 bales of bags/suitcases which had a DPV of N134,964,320.00, 5,794 r

                          Ogun State Governor,Senator Ibikunle Amosun,today tuesday joined other dignitaries from different parts of Nigeria at a book presentation in honour and celebration of the 80th birthday of Honourable Justice Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore,former Chief Justice of Nigeria.The event,which held at the Musa Yar'Adua Centre,Abuja,drew attendance of dignitaries including former Head of State,General Abdulsalami Abubakar and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar among others. Signed Adejuwon Soyinka Senior Special Assistant {Media} Ogun State Governor January 17,2017. More photos below.

                 According to sources,four Gambia Ministers resign from President Jammeh government.The four Ministers are{1} Minister for finance,{2}Foreign Affairs {3} Trade and {4} Minister for Environment.The resignation were announced today tuesday less than a day after the country's Chief Justice Emmanuel Fagbenle pulled out of a case filed by Jammeh seeking to stop the inaguration of President-elect Adama Barrow.This is a big blow to Jammeh's government.The inauguration is scheduled for this thursday,when Barrow is expected to return from Senegal.