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      A large gathering of Muslim and Christian Clerics, Wednesday, came together to pray for the First Family and Lagos State as a whole. The gathering, made up of several persons from various denominations, drawn from various parts of the State was put together in order to commit the State into the hands of the Almighty as the State begins a New Year. Prayers were led by the two Special Advisers to the Governor on Religious Matters at the State House, Marina. Speaking on the significance of the occasion, the S.A on Religious Matters (Muslim), Alhaji Jebe Ahmed, said the State Government decided to utilise the period of the year to commit the progress of the State to the hands of God, expressing optimism that with Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the saddle as helmsman, the state is certain to grow in leaps and bounds. According to Ahmed: “We are all gathered here today to ensure that we put the State in the hands of God. The presence of Allah is needed in ru

      Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu today welcomed and presented gifts items to the first babies of the year in four state owned health facilities namely Ijede General Hospital, Agbowa General Hospital, Ketu-Ejirin General Hospital and Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Baby Agede, a male who weighed 2kg delivered at exactly 12.01a.m. by Mrs. Bukola Agede is the first baby of the year at Ijede General Hospital. Another baby, a female who weighed 3.1kg delivered at 12.07am by Mrs. Beauty Agbor is the first baby of the year in Agbowa General Hospital. Also, baby Kazeem, a boy, who weighed 3kg and delivered at 1.40a.m. to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Kazeem is the first baby of the year at Ketu-Ejirin General Hospital while the first baby of the year at the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital is baby Momoh. The baby; a male who weighed 2.6kg was delivered at 12.09a.m. by Mrs Mary Momoh Dr. Sanwo-Olu who was at these hospitals to celebrate with the new mothers on the a

       Pained and remorseful mother of Adeeko Owolabi, Mrs Bola Adeeko, who was arrested by detectives from Mowe Division of the Ogun State Police Command along with her son, Owolabi 23, and a white garment church pastor, Segun Philip, in connection with the gruesome killing of Miss Favour Daley – Oladele for ritual purposes, has disclosed that she was lured into the crime of ritual murder without kn owing. Bola also revealed that she never knew the concoction served her and which she ate, was prepared with Favour’s heart, breasts and other vital organs, saying she even vomited hours after eating the strange preparation from Pastor Segun Philip. The palpably troubled woman told reporters in Eleweran, the Headquarters of the Ogun state Police Command while being paraded by the Police along with her son and Pastor Philip, that the two – son and pastor, deceived her into believing the concoction was prepared with goat internal parts. Read Also: Police have power to prosecute susp

    George Elijah Otumu,American Foreign Bureau Chief,Naija Standard Newspaper,a multiple award winning Editor emerges the winner of Rainbow Hall of Fame Awards 2019 in two categories: Outstanding African Investigative Journalist of the decade,Most Celebrated Nigerian Media Personality in the Diaspora.One more photo below.    

      Actress/Producer Ego Boyo celebrates her mother today as she turns 85-years.She shared this photo on social media today with the caption ''  Happy 85th to my darling Mum So blessed and so grateful to have her as a mother She taught me to love books, nature, music and gardening A strong defender of her children and our first warrior ... Cheers to a grand Lady 🥂🥂 I pray many more wonderful years for her 🙏🏾   ''.More photos below.

  Actress Patience Ozokwo shared new family photo on social media for the New Year with the caption ''  2020 already looks good ❤   ''.One more photo below.

      It is with great delight and gratitude to the Almighty that I welcome all officers, airmen/airwomen and civilian staff of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to the Year 2020. It is my sincere hope that this year, which marks the beginning of a New Decade, will bring fulfilment, happiness and prosperity to you and your families. This auspicious advent of a New Year and indeed a New Decade, also affords me the opportunity to appreciate all our efforts geared towards ensuring the NAF continues to discharge its constitutional roles effectively. In this regard, special mention must be made of our gallant Pilots, Regiment/Special Forces as well as support elements serving in the various theatres of operations across the Country. The Nation owes you a debt of gratitude for your hard work, patriotism and selfless sacrifices made towards ensuring the security of Nigeria and Nigerians. Over the past few years, the NAF, along with sister Services and other security agencies, has been involved

      Governor Samuel Ortom, on behalf of his family and the State Government sends felicitations to Benue people and other Nigerians as the country enters year 2020. The Governor gives praises and glory to God for His grace, guidance and protection all through year 2019, to enable the present administration confront the challenges of development. He is optimistic that 2020 will be a better year with greater opportunities for the people. "Just yesterday, I signed the 2020 Appropriation Bill christened ‘Budget of Advancement, Growth and Development’, which focuses on raising the standard of living at the grassroots through economic growth and human capital development." Governor Ortom reaffirms the commitment of his administration to continue to aggressively provide infrastructure in education and health institutions as well as other sectors of the economy while supporting security agencies to guarantee the safety of lives and property. "Let me reassure our p

      My Dear Compatriots, NIGERIA’S DECADE Today marks a new decade. It is a time of hope, optimism and fresh possibilities. We look forward as a nation to the 2020s as the opportunity to build on the foundations we have laid together on security, diversification of our economy and taking on the curse of corruption. These are the pledges on which I have been twice elected President and remain the framework for a stable, sustainable and more prosperous future. Elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. I salute the commitment of the millions who voted in peace last February and of those leaders who contested for office vigorously but fairly, submitting to the authority of the electorate, the Independent National Electoral Commission and judicial process. I understand very well the frustrations our system has in the past triggered. I will be standing down in 2023 and will not be available in any future elections. But I am determined to help strengthen the electoral process bot

      US President Donald Trump has issued threats of retaliation against the Islamic Nation of Iran after protesters reportedly Iranians stormed the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq on Tuesday afternoon, destroying properties and setting sections of the wall on fire. Dozens of Iraqi protesters stormed the US embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq on Tuesday and smashed the main door, setting fire to the reception ar ea after US Military launched attacks on Iran backed Kataib Hezbollah, killing 25 suspected terrorists as retaliation for last week’s killing of an American contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base . Trump taking to his Twitter account in a series of Tweets said he holds Iran responsible for any loss of American properties or lives and the US will retaliate.

       Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the State’s N1.168 Trillion 2020 Budget into law. The Governor assented to the Appropriation Bill at a short ceremony held in Alausa on Tuesday, pledging that the State would be open and accountable in the implementation of the budget. At the budget-signing event attended by members of the Executive Council and House of Assembly, Sanwo-Olu described the ratified expenditure as a “New Year present” to all residents of the State, saying his administration’s efforts to deliver a ’Greater Lagos’ had gained additional momentum. He said: “Now is the time for members of the State’s Executive Council who will be implementing this budget to demonstrate their tenacity to the vision of achieving Lagos of our dreams. We must display the conviction that we can do the job given to us by all residents of Lagos. “With the speedy passage of the budget, the responsibilities cut out for us have gained additional momentum and the eff

The Lagos State Government has announced that the Adejobi axis of Agege Motor Road will be closed on the 4th of January, 2020 from 6.00pm to 12.00pm the next day for activities related to the modernisation project of the Lagos-Ibadan section as well as its extension to Lagos Port/Apapa rail tracks at the Level Crossing. A statement issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation app ealed to residents, especially motorists plying the corridor to bear the pains, noting that the project is aimed at achieving a seamless multi-modal transport system in the State. According to the statement, alternative routes have been provided for road users during the course of construction, including Ashade Underpass and Fagba Crossing, to ensure motorists reach their various destinations with ease. The release said the government is taking steps to create proper road infrastructure that will ultimately improve the traffic situation and facilitate the free flow of traffic within the State.

       Security strategies put in place by the Lagos State Government has yielded fruits with the reduction in the spate of crime in the State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu said some of the security challenges inherited by his administration at inception had been largely contained, but said his Government was not resting on its oars to keep the State safe for business and living. The Governor made the disclosure after the State’s final Security Council meeting in the year. After the meeting held behind closed doors in Alausa, Sanwo-Olu led members of the Council to brief the State House reporters about security actions to be taken by the Government in the coming New Year. Sanwo-Olu said incessant kidnapping was part of the security challenges facing the State when he took over the leadership in May 2019. He noted that strategies deployed by the Government to confront the scourge had significantly brought down kidnapping and led to positive reviews

       President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Paramount Ruler of Aba, Dr. Isaac A. Ikonne Enyi 1, as “reservoir of wisdom and knowledge who is a fountain of inspiration for present and future generations.’’ Congratulating the traditional ruler on his 91st birthday anniversary, President Buhari said: “I am proud and delighted to celebrate with you on this remarkable occasion of your long and eventful journey of life.’’ A ccording to the President, “living to 91 years of age and presiding over the affairs of your domain for 45 years is a milestone, and God has been kind for preserving you for this remarkable length of time in the service of your people.’’ The President told the paramount ruler that “you are not only the custodian of your people's rich tradition and culture, but you are also an encyclopedia of knowledge and wisdom whose advice is highly valued by successive governments in the country.’’ “I pray to Almighty God to protect you, grant you more wisdom, good healt

       PRESIDENT BUHARI RECEIVES IN AUDIENCE PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE IN STATE HOUSE. DEC 30 2019.More photos below.