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  ...Phase II of project to start next year, says Governor Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, rolled out a major infrastructural overhaul in the Epe Division of the State, flagging off the reconstruction of Eti Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway 40 years after. The Governor flagged off the first phase of the road project on Sunday at a ceremony held at the Pan African University in Eleko, Ibeju Lekki area. The first phase, which will be completed in 20 months, will cover 18.75 kilometres, stretching from Eleko to T-Junction in Epe. The residents, who heaved a sigh of relief, thronged the ceremony where Sanwo-Olu formally kick started the project. The road was constructed in 1981 as a single carriageway, but underwent an upgrade to a two-lane carriageway in 2006. Its condition, however, became deplorable as a result of population growth and increased vehicular traffic. Sanwo-Olu’s intervention would see the entire stretch from Eleko to Epe dualised on rigid pavement, with three lanes o

  President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Abuja recognised and celebrated the accomplishments of some youth innovators in Nigeria including the 20-year-old Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, engineering student Usman Dalhatu, who built a portable automatic ventilator to help people with breathing problems. Dalhatu was among the five Youth Innovators in different fields showcased by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development at the occasion of the maiden National Youth Day Celebration, observed on November 1, which also coincides with the African Youth Day Celebration. The Ministry also organised a 60 Day App Challenge competition in which 10 winners emerged across the country. At the maiden National Youth Day Celebration, held at the State House Conference Centre, President Buhari, who was represented by the FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, congratulated the young innovators on making the nation proud, assuring them that his government will continue to invest in entrepreneurship, skil

  Congratulations to Gosple musician 'Sinach' whose song ''Way Maker'' won the song of the year.She shared this photo above on social media with the caption '' Thank you Lord Jesus!! You told me “I have made you a story of my grace and favor” !! Here we go Lord!! @gospelmusicassoc   @jackiepatillo  . @integritymusic My best friend, my husband  @joe_egbu . Your support and love is a gift. My family OKoro and Egbu Thank you to my mentor and life coach Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Sir! and my LoveWorld family! You saw it before anyone else did. My team and staff across the globe always working so hard with me. I love you all !! Thank you  @leelandmooring  for an amazing interpretation and your heart! Love you  @mandisaofficial Africa, Nigeria this is for every dreamer ! God is more than enough! We will always win in Christ #sinach   #waymaker   #peaceinthestorm   #iknowwhoiam sinachmusic.com Sinach.org GosGem.com   ''.One more photo below.

  There were speculations and rumours out there that some Staff of TVC might lose their jobs after their head quarters was almost burnt to the ground and cars burnt.Now the management is clearing the air,issued an official statement that all their 550 employees will still keep their jobs. PRESS RELEASE. ''Lagos,October  30th, 2020: The CEO of TVC Communications, owners of TVC, TVC News, Max FM Lagos & Abujal Adaba FM Andrew Hanlon has stated today that the jobs of all its 550 employees are safe and secure. Mr. Andrew Hanlon made the announcement on foot of 'misleading reports' which suggested that 250 jobs were lost following an arson attack on its studios in Ikosi Ketu, Lagos last week. He said the reference to 250 jobs related to those of our employees who had been physically displaced due to the fire at our premises, this does not mean those same employees had subsequently lost their jobs due to the fire. All ol our staff remain with us, and have merely now been

  According to the magazine,Beyonce wrote '' Though I find it hard to believe, this issue marks my third anniversary as editor-in-chief of this magazine. I’m not entirely sure how the time has passed so quickly, although for all the obvious reasons, this past year especially feels as if it has disappeared in a flash for many of us. I always feel glad that it’s a December issue that marks my anniversary at  Vogue . I love them. There is something so enveloping and emotive about this time of year, and to embrace that we weave together glamour and sparkle and cosiness and cultural highlights with an emphasis on family and relationships, plus – what every good December issue needs – just a little touch of reflection. It puts a full stop on the year. Again for all the obvious reasons, it felt important to make 2020’s an extra-special event. On that note, I am delighted to publish, in Royal Wisdom, on page 212, a new portrait of and interview with  His Royal Highness The Prince of Wa

  Following threat analysis and intelligence gathering embarked upon by the Anambra State Police Command in order to stem the tide of Crime in the State,the Anambra State Police Command has Commence aggressive deployment of Police operatives which also includes aerial surveillance,patrols and traffic control aimed at ensuring that "Ndi Anambra" and other residents alike are adequately protected and secured especially during this ember periods.The Command has taken cognisance of black spots such as Nkpor roundabout,Upper Iweka Axis,Idemili,,Owerri road,Onitsha,Enugu Agidi road,Nnobi junction,Ifite Okpuno and other flashpoints. Consequently, the Commissioner of Police *CP John B.Abang,fdc* reassures the Public that the law enforcement agencies will continue to collaborate and ensure safety and security of all citizens before during and after the Christmas and new year celebrations. SP Haruna Mohammed PPRO Anambra State Police Command, For-Commissioner of Police Anambra State

  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has frown at the flagrant disobedience of COVID-19 protocol by some churches in the State. The Governor warned that if this continues, the State government will have no option than to review the restriction on the number of people allowed to worship in churches. He stated this at the Saint Thomas Anglican Church in Mile 2 Diobu, in Port Harcourt Local Government Area, during Chief Azubuike Nmerukini’s family special thanksgiving service organised in honour of his wife, Dame Oroma Nmerukini who survived critical medical condition. Governor Wike said he observed during the service that more than 80 per cent of worshippers did not wear facemasks during the service He warned that if it continues, the State Government will be compelled to revisit its position on the number of worshippers allowed per session of such church services. "85 per cent of those who are here are not wearing facemask. That is the problems we have. Nobody wants to obey