The Federal Government has disengaged the heads of the six information-related parastatals under the Ministry of Information and Culture. The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, announced the disengagement during a meeting he held with the Chief Executives of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of […]
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Still on Buhari’s visit to Ogun State and the project 40
For quite a while, Ogun State has come under a substantial wind of festivity in view of the 40th anniversary of the state’s creation, in 1976 alongside some others like Imo, Borno, Ondo, Bauchi,Oyo, Plateau, etc. The government of the day under Senator IbikunleAmosun saw to it that the President, […]
2016 Budget Speech: “The Budget of Change”
Delivered By: His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria To A Joint Session of the National Assembly (on December 22, 2016) PROTOCOLS I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have […]
NIPR woos information officers
The Nigerian Institute of Public relations has made case for compulsory membership of the Institute for all Information Officers in the employment of the government nationwide. Giving this call was the Chairman of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Mr Tope Adaramola during a courtesy […]
Chelsea Fire Coach Jose Mourinho
Mourinho Chelsea have finally sacked manager, Jose Mourinho, seven months after he led them to the Premier League title. The 52-year-old Portuguese had been in his second spell at the club as the Blues are currently 16th on the EPL table. Chelsea finished eight points clear last season and also […]
Lekki Miami Beach Resort set for one year anniversary
Set out to provide alternative holiday resort in Nigeria for Nigerians and foreigners alike, Lekki Miami Beach Resort (LMBR) Limited has continued to expand, offering value that could be comparable to its peers in other parts of the world. One year after commissioning, the resort located on Lekki Area of […]
Lagos State partners Premier League, British Council on youth development
PRESS RELEASE The British Council and English Premier League in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Education and Lagos State Football Association have introduced the Premier Skills International Enterprise Challenge. A project aimed at using the English Premier League’s expertise in the UK, alongside the British Council’s global network […]
President Buhari announces portfolios of ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally announced the long-awaited portfolios of ministers, who were sworn in on Wednesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Buhari named himself Minister of Petroleum, while Ibe Kachikwu (Delta State) was named Minister of State (Petroleum). See full list of their Portfolios: 1. Chris Ngige – […]
Ogunwusi emerges 51st Ooni of Ife
Barely three months after the death of Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house has emerged the 51st Ooni of Ile-Ife, Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola has said in a press statement. Aregbesola said in the brief statement that the kingmakers of Ife had completed […]
Tribunal upholds Okowa’s election
The Delta State Governorship Election petition sitting in Asaba, the state capital, has upheld the election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The tribunal also dismiss the challenge posed by Olorogun O’tegha Emerhor of the All Progressives Congress. The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal […]