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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will on Tuesday September 26, 2017 unveil a new iconic statue of the late sage and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The imposing bust located on Obafemi Awolowo Way by the Lagos Television (LTV) junction in Ikeja, is a befitting replacement to the old Awolowo statue that was removed from the Allen Avenue round-about in Ikeja. Standing at 20 feet, the new Awo bust will be unveiled by Governor Ambode alongside notable dignitaries across the State. The unveiling ceremony is also expected to be witnessed by members of the Awolowo family and Awoists across the ...

All Progressives Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday spoke on vexed national issues, restating that true federalism will correct the country’s power imbalance. “The imbalance between the roles of the federal and state governments lies at the root of our difficulties. We need to re-balance the duties of the federal and state governments. The quest to correct the imbalance is the essence of federalism that I have advocated for so many years,” he said in an address he sent to the 2017 Annual Dinner of the King’s College Old Boys’ Association in Lagos. The address was presented on ...

ABUJA – Commercial Banks operating in the country have been warned to desist from hoarding foreign exchange from potential customers. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) gave the warning in Abuja, vowing to sanction any erring bank. Mr Isaac Okorafor, Spokesman of the CBN, said that the intervention strategy of the apex bank is designed to help stabilise the economy following the economic recession that hit the country in the last two years. He said that the apex bank would not hesitate to wield the big stick on any bank that acts contrary to its directive in forex management. “We ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the international community of Nigeria’s firm and unshaken commitment to democracy in the country and the African continent. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement during the General Debate of the 72nd Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72) in New York, Tuesday, the President said this commitment to democratic ideals became profound with Nigeria leading ECOWAS’ effort in the restoration of democratic governance in The Gambia and Cote D’Ivoire. “Our faith in democracy remains firm and unshaken. Our regional organisation ECOWAS came together to uphold democratic principles in The Gambia – as we had done previously in ...

Experts on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) have converged in Abuja to hold, 19th steering committee meeting. The committee is to review its activities, discuss progress or otherwise and proffer solutions to some of the challenges in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria. The steering committee is the highest decision making body on Neglected Tropical Diseases, they meet bianually to make policy decision and recommendation to the Minister of Health for consideration and implementation. In an interview with journalists, the Deputy Director, Neglected Tropical Diseases, FMOH, Mr Chukwu Oronroko said that Neglected Tropical Diseases are diseases that occurred in rural areas among the poor people ...

The National Amir of The Companion, Alhaji Musbau Oyefeso, has felicitated with all members and their families and indeed all Muslims worldwide on the occasion of the NEW HIJRA YEAR 1439 AH. In a statement issued on behalf of the Board of Trustees, BoT and National Executive Committee, NEC, the Amir prayed Allah to strengthen “our EEMAN and ease our affairs in the New Year and beyond.” The statement reads further, “We call on Muslims especially those on the fringes to take advantage of the NEW YEAR and make a NEW BEGINNING in their quest for the good things of ...

Following intelligence and discreet Police investigation, operatives of the FCT Police Command have uncovered an illegal firearm fabricating factory located around Shenagu village near Zuba, Abuja. During a raid on the factory, three suspects were arrested. They include the owner of the factory, Philip John the supplier of ammunitions, Mr Onyegabueze Okpara and the distributor of the arms, one Joseph Bulus. During interrogation, Philip John stated that he has been doing the illicit business for 17 years and confessed that he sells fabricated single-barrel guns to his clients at N20,000 each while Dane gun is sold for N10,000. According to him, he ...

On May 1 1967 at a meeting of Leaders of thought of Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo made the following declarations ‘I consider my duty to Yoruba people in particular and to Nigerians in general to place four imperatives, two of them categorical, and two conditional. (1) Only a peaceful solution must be found to arrest the present worsening stalemate and restore normalcy. (2) The Eastern Region must be encouraged to remain part of the Federation (3) If the Eastern Region is allowed by acts of omission or commission to secede from or opt of Nigeria, then Western Region and ...

By Omobolaji Oyegunle LONDON – Former Super Eagles skipper Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has urged Tammy Abraham to switch to the African nation, Nigeria. Chelsea starlet, Abraham, 19, who is on loan at Swansea, insists he remains committed to playing for England — despite meeting Nigeria FA president Amaju Pinnck last weekend. Former Bolton star Okocha said: ” We would loved Tammy to play for Nigeria as we are building a strong team. “Competition for a place in the England team is very tough. “He should play for Nigeria as he would  have a better chance of going to the World ...

On Saturday September 23rd 2017, stronger relationships and marriages will be birthed at the third edition of BestHomes Workshop & Worship. This year, the phenomenal line-up of speakers which includes Africa’s premier life coach, Lanre Olusola and founder of the Real Woman Foundation, Nike Adeyemi will reveal proven secrets to building purposeful relationships and successful marriages. During a special panel session Toju Oluwatoyinbo (Convener, Total Package), Seun Ajayi (Nollywood Actor), Isaac Oladipupo (Founder, Mediawise Digital Agency), Bowale Agboade (Founder, Kids Entrepreneur Club), Bosun Bankole (Talent Manager, Tecno Mobile) and Timilehin Bello (CEO, Media Panache) will share their biggest relationship lessons and ...