The Lagos State House of Assembly Housing Committee over the weekend summoned 28 out of 30 contractors handling building construction in Lagos HOMS projects in Ajara, Badagry area of the state. The Chairman of the Committee, Olanrewaju Layode who led the team on inspection tour as part of its oversight function frowned at the slow pace of work at the site. Layode said that the work done did not commensurate with the tax payers’ money given to many of the contractors. “We are not impressed with the work done. Only few contractors are on sites while only few are able…
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Former Nigeria head of state, General Yakubu Gowon weekend called for the development of Federal Government Colleges in the country. General Gowon who spoke as guest of the 50 years anniversary celebration of Federal Government College Sokoto “the mother of Unity colleges in the country” observed that the aim of establishment of Federal Government Colleges had been achieved. He explained that FGCs have provided Nigerian children the opportunity to study under same umbrella irrespective of their socio-economic status ethnic background and religious creed thereby cementing the fragile state of the nation. Gowon therefore commended the old students for their exemplary…
Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday morning declared Senator David Mark of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Benue South Senatorial election re-run held on Saturday. The Returning Officer, Ishaq Eneji, announced that Senator Mark polled a total of 84,192 votes to defeat his rival, Daniel Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 71,621 votes. But the declaration of Mark as the winner of the election is being contested by Onjeh who noted that the election should have been declared inconclusive since the margin between the two leading candidates was lower than the number…
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has promised to personally provide new uniforms for the over 400 pupils of Ifesowapo Community Primary School, Boluwaji, Ibadan which was the worst hit by the fire incident that recently engulfed the area. The governor, who made the promise during a sympathy visit to the victims of the inferno on Friday, also ordered the immediate re-construction of the school. He described the incident as a human factor that could have been avoided if proper care had been taken by the driver of the petrol tanker that ignited the fire. “We will re-build the school and…
The Palace of Ooni of Ife has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari, for the appointment of Ooni, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as the chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, saying the development would further enable the monarch to build more bridges of friendship especially across the Niger. The palace, in a statement issued by Yera Moses Olafare, the director of media, Ooni’s palace, copies of which were obtained by newsmen on Thursday President Mohammadu Buhari was commended for recognising Ooni’s efforts to promote unity among Nigerians. The statement noted that Oba Ogunwusi was ready to bring to bear, his influence and connections to…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the present Administration will continue to fight corruption within the confines of the Rule of Law, but warned that it (Rule of Law) was not intended to be used as a weapon to hamper the dispensation of justice. ”In response to the ongoing anti-corruption efforts of the government, an increasing number of voices have emerged in defence of suspects being indicted for various acts of corruption by the courts of law under the banner of upholding the Rule of Law. ”Let me stress that the Rule of Law is…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his well-deserved award as The Sun Man of the Year 2016. In a statement signed by APC’s National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni, the party described Tinubu as “a veritable pillar of Nigeria’s modern democracy and a proven political genius of our times.” The statement read: “It is no surprise that, in addition to your status of Asiwaju, you also hold the revered title of Jagaban Borgu. “As APC National Leader, you have continued to guide, inspire and lead our noble causes…
Anambra youths under the aegis of United Anambra Youths Assembly (UAYA) Onitsha South L.G.A chapter have vowed to return Governor Willie Obiano for a second term in office. This is as the youth also honoured members representing Onitsha South I Constituency Chief Patrick Aniunoh and Hon Mrs. Beverly Nkemdiche representing Onitsha south II Constituency in the Anambra State house of assembly. Others were leader of Onitsha south Legislative Council, Hon. Emeka Akanegbu, Chief Tony Omeligwe the Anambra State Deputy Chairman of APGA and the immediate past chairman of APGA in Onitsha South L.G.A Chief Sylvester Ezeokenwa among others. While describing…
The federal government is in for more financial squeeze as indications have emerged that Nigeria’s crude oil valued at over N159 billion is still hovering on the international waters looking for buyers for two months running. This is as Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas export to East Asia is in a steady drop following a steep decline in Japan/Korea market prices; partly as a result of new liquefaction capacity in Asia Pacific. LNG exports fell 2.3 per cent to 42.49 million cubic meters, with exports to East Asia accounting for 34 per cent of the total, down from 48 per cent…
As part of efforts to reduce the increasing cases of fraudsters’ using online platforms in posing like Customs officers to defraud Nigerians wishing to buy seized and auctioned goods, the Nigeria Customs Service has approved a new procedure for the disposal of seized and overtime goods. Even though the release is coming at a belated date, the Service said the new guidelines are part of efforts to address some of the perceived irregularities relating to the system, including fake online auctions. The NCS has set up four committees to handle the disposal of these categories of goods. The committees are…