Until you become a Rotarian, you may never truly understand and appreciate the guiding philosophy of Rotary and what it stands for. This explains why frequently asked questions include: What is Rotary? Who are Rotarians? How can I become a…
APC NEC dissolves National Working Committee
The current National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been dissolved. This formed part of decisions taken on Thursday at the meeting of the APC National Executive Council at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa…
Osinbajo, wife condoles Buhari, Abba Kyari’s family
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife Dolapo, have condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari, and family of Abba Kyari upon the Chief of Staff’s transition: According to a statement by the VP’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo said: “Dolapo and I…
Buhari right to lock down Lagos, others, says Osinbajo
Questioning the legality of the presidential order restricting movements in the FCT, Lagos and Ogun states is quite unnecessary as the action taken is not only important but very well backed by extant Nigerian laws, according to Vice President Yemi…
*COVID 19: ‘Worshipers attacked police on enforcement duty, seized phones’ (DailyTrust) *Fear grips residents as kingpin terrorises Lagos community of thugs (Guardian)
COVID 19: ‘Worshipers attacked police on enforcement duty, seized phones’ (DailyTrust) Policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Command, on enforcement of the state government directive limiting gathering of people to 20 were yesterday attacked by suspected…
FG approves $20m Tech Fund for young innovators
The federal government has approved a $20 million Technology Fund for young innovators. A statement by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s spokesman Laolu Akande said that this is in furtherance of the President Muhmmadu Buhari administration’s drive to support Micro, Small…
*Raging fire destroys multi-million naira properties across Lagos in 24hrs (Vanguard) *I learnt robbery while in prison – Suspect (Punch)
Raging fire destroys multi-million naira properties across Lagos in 24hrs (Vanguard) It was a day of fire rage in Lagos early hours of Saturday as several properties were gutted in separate fire outbreaks across the state. Several properties worth millions…
*OPC leader visits Jakande, canvasses selfless leadership (Guardian) *Sanwo-Olu rejects ‘Your Excellency’ title (Punch)
OPC leader visits Jakande, canvasses selfless leadership (Guardian) National Leader of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Prince Osibote, has urged the nation’s leaders to emulate the selfless leadership lifestyle of former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, even as he…
AMCON Gbese – FG sets up intra agency task force to recover N5tr
The federal government has taken another determined step in its bid to recover over N5 trillion outstanding debts owed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), with the formal inauguration of an inter-agency committee to speedily resolve the challenges in…
Anambra wins again – this time for supporting small businesses – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It is a measure of its laudable enterprise drive that Anambra State on Thursday, August 1, 2019, won the first prize in a national competition. At a ceremony led by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at State House, Abuja, where the state…