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      The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday during plenary set-up a committee to investigate the purchase of 820 buses by the administration of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode of the state. The House stated that it was important to investigate the purchase of the 820 buses out of the 5,000 buses proposed by former governor Akinwunmi Ambode for mass transit in the state, but which was purchased despite objection by the House of Assembly. In a motion titled; Lagos State House of Assembly Motion Number 2, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti Osa 2), explained that the House noted that at the Executive/ Legislative parley held at Golden Tulip in FESTAC in September 2017, Ambode informed the lawmakers that 5,000 buses would be bought by the state government. He stated that the executive proposed to spend N17 billion to purchase the buses in the 2017 budget, but that this was not approved by the Assembly. "In the 2018 and 2019 budgets, the state government proposed N24 Bil...

      The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for the ban and sales of consumption of "Sokundaye" and other hazardous liquid substance in the state. The Speaker of the House, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa said that generally, even in the United States of America, they had not stopped the use of drugs. "But the law has to be stronger when it comes to selling to children. "We should not allow children and teenagers to have access to it. What the products are being used for is different from what the producers intend them for. "We have to stop primary school children from abusing the drugs. "We should reach out to the necessary departments in the state Ministry of Health. "The Ministries of Information, Health and Education should embark on awareness campaign on these products. "We also call on market women and men as well as transport workers to embark on campaign against these products," he said. Hon. Akeem Shokunle, who moved t...

      The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has disclosed his intention to eliminate delays in the issuance of building plan approvals as he officially assumed duties with a tour of Agencies under the purview of the Ministry. Dr. Salako, who visited the Lagos State Building Control Agency(LASBCA), Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Agency(LASPPA) and Lagos State Urban Re newal Agency(LASURA) in the company of the Special Adviser on Urban Development, Arc. Kabir Ahmed Abdullahi and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Arc. Foluso Dipe said that factors causing delays in the issuance of building plan approvals would be examined thoroughly with a view to easing the process and eliminating the delays. His words: “We will not hesitate to streamline the process and enhance inter-agency collaboration where necessary to eliminate delays in issuing building plan approvals as bottl...

      The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps to refuse to be used as conduits in diverting public funds in their respective places of primary assignment. Magu gave this charge on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, during a sensitization lecture on "The Prevalent and Various Facets of Financial and Cyber Crimes" at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The anti-graft czar, gave this charge through the Uyo Zonal Head of the EFCC, Mr. Garba Dugum, who was represented by the Head of the Counter Terrorism and General Investigation section Mr. C Iheonunekwu. He urged the 2019 Batch 'B' Stream 2 corps members to shun any illegal activity as the EFCC has in the past, prosecuted Corps members who engaged in fraudulent activities and will not hesitate to nab anyone who is being used to divert public funds. "Do no...

       President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate termination of appointment of Rev. Tor Ujah, as the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission. This is in line with the provision of Section 4, Sub-Section 3 of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Act. Rev. Ujah has, therefore, been directed to hand over to Mrs. Esther Kwaghe, Director of Administration in the Commission, who is to oversee the Office, pending the appointment of a Substantive Executive Secretary. In a related development, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to work out an appropriate framework for the operation of offshore account maintained by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrimage Commission, (NCPC) & all other Nigerian Government Agencies in order to streamline their operations Signed. Willie Bassey Director (Information) For: Secretary to the Government of the Federation 27th August, 2019 ...

      A tragic accident which occurred in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, left a BRT bus passenger dead and many others injured. The sad incident occurred on Tuesday morning, after a cement truck belonging to Dangote company veered off its lane and collided with a 60-seater high capacity Bus Rapid Transit BRT. Confirming the accident which led to a traffic gridlock as the road was cordoned off on both sides for easy rescue and evacuation operation, the General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.More photos below.

      Day two in Japan, and it was mainly for exhaling, catching our breath, receiving briefings and preparing for the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7), which holds from August 28-31. The program outline is rich, and holds much for Africa in different spheres like deepening sustainable and resilient society, building peace and stability, agriculture, climate change and disaster risk reduction, human resource development, education, blue economy, and many others. From concerns and comments on the social media, one is compelled to make some clarifications. No, not in response to futile efforts by some shadowy group to convince Nigerians that their President was not in Japan, or that they were going to molest him. That does not really deserve any answer. To those who believe, no explanation is necessary, while to the cynics and septics, no explanation is possible. We leave them in their follies. The first concern somebody raised was w...

     The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has disclosed that the collaboration between the Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, has led to the recovery of the sums of $314,000 (Three Hundred and Fourteen Thousand US Dollars) and about N373,000,000 (Three Hundred and Seventy-three Million Naira) from perpetrators of computer-related   frauds. Magu said while the sum of $314,000 had been recovered, the sum of N373m had been traced to various commercial banks by the Lagos Zonal office of the Commission. He also disclosed that the recent joint operations coordinated by the Commission had yielded 28 arrests, adding that 14 suspects had been charged and convicted. The EFCC Chair further stated that “nine of the suspects are currently undergoing trial, while five are still under investigations. “Over 80 cases are still under investigation from the EFCC-FBI joint operations.” Speaking durin...

     Mrs. Kikelomo Morenikeji Sanyaolu, the newly appointed Permanent Secretary for the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, has solicited for the support and maximum cooperation of all staff through diligence and effective service delivery. Speaking at a brief welcome/handing over ceremony recently in Alausa, Mrs. Sanyaolu expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome by members of staff and promised to do her best to ensure that the Commission effectively carries out its statutory responsibilities. Earlier at the event, the former Permanent Secretary Mr. Adeyemi Fashola, now been posted to the Parastatal Monitoring Office, enjoins all staff to accord the new Permanent Secretary the cooperation extended to him which birthed a lot of innovations in service delivery at the Commission. While thanking the entire staff for the love and support extended to him while in office, Fashola asserted that he is leaving as a fulfilled man because the excellence he promoted a...

      The overloaded vehicle will not only put the driver at risk but also passengers and other road users. The driver’s control and operating space in the overloaded vehicle are diminished, escalating the chances of an accident.-FRSC.   If you notice,the driver piled up these goods that looks like weed from back to front and only left where he can see and drive.Some drivers don't know that you need all angles,side mirrors etc to be safe on the road.Thank God he was arrested and I pray others could learn from this.

       Nigerian bolt driver brutally murdered by unknown gunmen in South Africa to be buried on August 30th... 43-year-old Nigerian bolt driver, Benjamin Okoronkwo, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 30, in his hometown, Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government of Ebonyi State. Okoronkwo was shot dead in his car by unknown assailants at about 3 a.m on August 3, in South Africa. The deceased is survived by two children and a pregnant wife. Rip to him.

     Kaduna State will implement the new national minimum wage from September 2019. The Kaduna State Executive Council today approved that payment of the new national minimum wage and consequential adjustments to civil servants will begin from 1st September 2019. “The Executive Council meeting, chaired by Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, the Deputy Governor, noted the commitment of Governor Nasir El-Rufai to strengthen the public service an d its capacity to deliver quality and responsive public service. The council deliberated on the minimum wage memo and unanimously approved commencement of the implementation in September 2019. “The Executive Council stated its that commitment to the public service includes a desire to improve the standard of living of workers in the state. Pursuant to that, the Kaduna State Government launched a pay review process early in 2018. A cabinet committee was charged with exploring how the Kaduna State Government can sustainably improve public sect...

      Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has described as unfortunate the false Information being circulated that the State Government demolished a Mosque in Port Harcourt, saying that the false report was planted by mischief makers to create disaffection. Addressing journalists at the location on Biambo Street Off, School Road by Mami Market Junction, near Rainbow Estate on Monday., Governor Wike said th ere was no Mosque on ground, hence nothing was demolished. He said: "I received calls from several prominent Nigerians 8on the fake news being circulated online. I have come here with Reporters and you can see there was no Mosque here. "It is most unfortunate that fickle minded persons will claim that a Mosque was demolished at this place, when no Mosque existed here. The story was concocted by mischief makers to score cheap points". Governor Wike explained that some persons started erecting illegal foundation at the disputed land, even though they had no appro...

     Sanwo-Olu Appoints Mrs Lape Kilanko as General Manager of (MVAA)Until her appointment,Kilanko was the Director in charge of Administration and Human Resources in the Lagos State Ministry Of Information and Strategy.

     Thirty three suspected internet fraudsters were on Monday August 26 2019, arrested at their hideout in an early morning operation by Operatives of the Abuja and Enugu Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Owerri, Imo State. The suspects are Clinton Emere, Obinna Okonkwo, Ogochukwu Ogbonna, Joseph Udom Kousin, Prince Ewunone, Franklin Michael, Tolli Ameiche, Anderson, Berthel, David F ranklin, Aboi Etealu, Chinubu Nwosu, Marizu Chidiebere, Dominic Terry Joseph, Christopher Nwosu, Peter Gift Uche, Edinalo Ifeanyichukwu , Ndubuisi Ikenna, John Frank, Anowe Precious, Joseph Levi Chima, Samuel Oria, Tochi Mmerom, Chimezia Cleansman, Okonkwo Obinna, Uchendu Gift, Nkwodi Nnamdi, Izywa Munachi, Ekone Aniche, Opara Donald, Aniche Tochukwu, Anelka Okon and Ebizien Franklin Udochukwu. Items recovered from them include laptop computers, mobile phones, 2 Lexus RX350 SUV and a Toyota Solara salon car. The suspects have made useful stateme...

       The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group has had nothing to do with President Muhammadu Buhari since he arrived Yokohama, Japan, on Monday. Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora are urged to disregard concocted stories, backed with spurious visuals, of any protest or harassment of the President and his team. It is the stock-in-trade of hate mongers, who do not realize that the rest of Nigerians have left them far behind. President Buhari will make his presence at the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) count for Nigeria, and no scare-mongering or sabre-rattling will detract from the outing. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) August 26, 2019. More photos below.

  Ex-Big Brother housemate Tboss is flaunting her baby bump today feeling happy and in the midst of sharing her joy,one of her fans identified as Dorisemmanuel2152 wrote ''Why posting it now? After denying a precious gift?? Ok why posting it? My dear dis is inside life! Congratulations but next time be proud of u cos no one here fix our bills''.Then Tboss replied ''Show me where I Ever denied being pregnant if not send me your address lemme send you medicine to treat that chronic malaria that's threatening to finish you''.Hi five Tboss,whoever spread the rumours that she is denying her pregnancy should come and prove it.People should stop spreading fake news.She captioned the photos above and below '' Personally I feel The Female Body is God’s Greatest Masterpiece...   #SilenceisNOTdenial .   My silence was just that: Silence- until I was ready to speak about it. #Mylife #Myrules #Mydecisions #Noregrets #Journeytoforever #Purebliss #Gratefu...