Men of the Delta State Police Command have arrested the managing director of an oil servicing company and some police officers who allegedly assaulted staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on official duty in Warri, Delta State. The arrest of the perpetrators of the attack on FIRS officials was sequel to a formal complaint and appeal by the FIRS State Coordinator for Edo, Delta and Rivers, Hon. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas. He had lodged a complaint at the Police Headquarters Asaba prompting the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, Baba Usman Alkali to help fish out those behind the…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has expressed optimism that the foreign exchange crisis plaguing the country which has resulted in Naira depreciating considerably low against the Dollar is solvable, but that the country must look inward and start to embrace massive local manufacturing of products and local ownership of businesses. Governor Ambode said the deficiency which Nigeria is currently experiencing in the economy as a result of the forex challenges was a pointer to the fact that all hands must be on deck to carry out some kind of structural adjustment on the economy and encourage the manufacturing of…
A person, they say, isn’t defined by their challenges in life, but their victories. Media personality, Toke Makinwa is one of those whom the cliché aptly applies to. Being exposed to the public eye is no lean feat, you get bullied… a lot, and thanks to the social media world, it’s made bullies a lot bolder. Super-woman Toke hasn’t let that faze her, she keeps winning still! One of the categories she seems to have put her stamp on is fashion. Her style is one that can’t be overlooked, and yes, we know you see it too. If you think…
From photo bombing to photo flossing, the story of Olajumoke is exceptionally inspiring. They say dreams do come true and positioning is an essential part to reaching ones dream. Well, for Olajumoke, it goes beyond hearsay, it’s her reality – bread seller turned model. That’s why she makes it as our woman crush Wednesday. Considering the amount of attention her story has garnered, not just locally, but internationally too, we wouldn’t dabble into it further. Rather, we’ll get on with why we have a crush on her, which by the way isn’t far-fetched. She makes casual-hawking clothes look stylish. You…
New York fashion week 2016 came to a wrap some days back and in true eccentric fashion, designers – both emerging and established – brought on their weirdest and wildest A-game. I especially was excited to see what new trends fashion aficionados would walk away with in mind to be the next big purchase. What however caught our attention was literally the cutest accessory – animal-like bags. We can envision animal lovers squeak in excitement, and though this may be a tough accessory to pull off, we definitely see Lisa Folawiyo rocking them effortlessly. Check them out. Do you see…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has welcomed the decision of Barcelona Football Club (FC) of Spain to establish its first Football Academy in Africa in Lagos, just as he pledged the maximum support of the government in ensuring the successful take off of the project. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House in Ikeja while receiving senior management staff of the football club, said he was delighted with the development, as it was in sync with his administration’s philosophy for sports development. The Governor, who described the development as an historic moment for the state, said it was…
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has said the state government’s investment in road and other infrastructure in different parts of the state have started to yield the right dividends as different companies, including a Chinese firm which employed 500 staff, have started to locate their factories in the state. Speaking during an inspection of a ceramics factory which employs 500 direct staff in Utesi Community in Benin City, Governor Oshiomhole said the surest way for government to address the issue of unemployment in the country is to provide the basic infrastructure which will in turn attract foreign investment. According to…
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has approved the compulsory retirement of Mr. Augustine Ebareko Akhuamhekhun, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Public Utilities from Edo State Civil Service. In a letter signed by the Secretary to State Government, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, dated February 19, 2016, the retirement is with immediate effect. Also, the Governor has approved the termination of the appointment of CP Austin Evbakhavbokun (rtd) as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA), with immediate effect. The government directs the former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Public Utilities to hand over any government…
Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday showered encomiums on National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu following his conferment with the Sun Man of the Year Award. Tinubu who was a former Governor of Lagos Sate was named the “Man of the Year” by The Sun newspaper on Saturday 20th February. The issue was raised by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Wasiu Sani-Eshinlokun under Matters of Urgent Public Importance. In his word, Gbolahan Yishawu, the Chairman, House Committee on Waterfront said, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu has contributed to leadership and nation building. “In a world of today…
HEAD of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita has asked for collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the nation’s civil service. The Head of Service who disclosed this in Abuja during a meeting with the officials of Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the IMF said “the IMF which is in the area of capacity building for the nation’s civil service is in line with the objective of her office to roll out Personnel and Human Resources Component of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information Systems (IPPIS) According to the Office of the Head of the…