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     The Ogun State Governor will on Thursday inaugurate an Elders’ Advisory Council at the Obas Complex inside the State Secretariat in Abeokuta by 2pm. The Governor said the composition of the Council was part of the Government’s desire to tap from the fountain of wisdom of the elderly in our society and to give the state the benefit of the knowledge garnered over the years by these statesmen and women. “It is in order to walk the talk about our commitment to inclusive and participatory governance that we are doing this. We stand to benefit from these elders in our midst”, a statement issued by Abidoun spokesman, Kunle Somorin said. The newly constituted Governors’ Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) comprises of critical stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and outside the main political parties in the State. Members of the Council include statesmen and women who have the requisite governance, business and political experiences necessary to deliver t...

       Rivers State Deputy Governor Dr Mrs Ipalibo Harry Banigo says the Youths and Young Adults Training and Empowerment Programme she organized for the Old Degema Province is a bold initiative to bridge the practical -skills-set our Local Government Areas need to be abreast with modern realities. Dr Banigo stated this during the Flag Off of a One Month Free Special Skills Acquisition Training and Empowerment Programme for three thousand youths, at the Degema Stadium on Monday, 6th January 2020. According to Dr. Banigo beneficiaries of the programme are expected to be self-reliant with intent to contribute meaningfully to the micro-economy of their respective Local Government Areas and the State at large. She said the Christian based entrepreneurship programme is being organized in collaboration with Redemption Ministries, which had done similar programmes in Bayelsa State and the Western part of the Country. The Deputy Governor who disclosed that this prog...

       President Buhari receives briefing from INEC Chairman and Inspector General of Police in State House on 7th Jan 2020 INEC 3: President Buhari with L-R: Hon. Commissioner AVM Muazu, Prof. Okey Ibeanu, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chief of Staff Abba Kyari, Prof. Anthonia Okoosi-Simbine, IG of Police Abubakar Adamu Mohammed, DSS DG Yusuf Magaji Bichi, Prince Solomon Adedeji and Engr Abubakar Nahuche as he receives briefing from INEC Chairman and Inspector General of Police in State House on 7th Jan 2020. BE FIRM, FREE, FAIR AND LET NIGERIANS ELECT WHOEVER IS THEIR CHOICE, PRESIDENT BUHARI CHARGES INEC, POLICE President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday followed with action his resolve to engender a free, fair and credible electoral process. He met at State House, Abuja, with Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, other top officials of the electoral body, and the Inspector...

      The Lagos State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Dr. Adewale Ahmed has called on Lagosians to be more proactive and safety conscious, especially during the present harmattan period in the State. Ahmed, who made the call during a media briefing at Ikeja, revealed that Lagos has recorded about 39 fire incidents in the first week of 2020, stressing that there is a need for all residents to be more careful as the dry harmattan period enhances the spread of fire easily. While reiterating government’s determination to secure the lives and property of Lagosians, the Commissioner enjoined residents to place gas cylinders outside the kitchen, stressing that cylinders should not be overloaded or expired in order to avoid explosion or fire incidents. He also implored residents neither to store fuel or diesel nor use candles except when necessary during a power cut, adding that it is essential for people to put off candles before going to...

      In fulfilment of his pledge to end poverty through the implementation of socio-economic empowerment programs, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday empowered a total of 1,050 vulnerable and indigent residents in the state. The Governor, who promised to uplift the living standards of the citizens at the inception of his administration kept part of the promise through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The government achieved the feat by working with various associations across the State, who in turn reached out to the beneficiaries. The event, which held at De Blue Roof in Lagos Television Complex, Ikeja, marked a turning point for thousands of residents who could not hide their admiration for Governor Sanwo-Olu and his administration. The Governor noted that the programme is in line with the foundational ideology of his political party, the All Progressives Congress, adding that it is an attempt to boost the economy of...

    Hollywood Actress Cameron Diaz welcomes her first child with her husband Benjamin Madden.Though a source claimed she gave birth to her baby at the end of December but they just made the announcement on social media when she shared a photo that reads ''Happy New Year from the Maddens!.We are so happy,blessed and grateful to begin this new decade by announcing the birth of our daughter,Raddix Madden.She has instantly captured our hearts and completed our family.While we are overjoyed to share this news,we also feel a strong instinct to protect our little one's privacy.So we won't be posting pictures or sharing any more details,other than the fact that she is really really cute!! Some would even say RAD:}.From our family to all of yours,we're sending our love and best wishes for a Happy New Year and Happy New Decade... Sincerely, Cameron&Benji. One more photo below.

       Nigerian born singer, producer cum songwriter TRENDZ joins a force with talented singer XO to put out a massive inspirational banger on the A-list songs titled “TE KPA MO SE”. TRENDZ is not a small fry in the Nigerian music scene, he is known for producing “KILLA”, one of YEMI ALADE’s many hit songs and also working with the likes of OREZI, ICE PRINCE to mention but few. TRENDZ is currently signed to foreign record label SWIISH MUSIC.One more photo below.