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Ogun state Governor Ibikunle Amosun hosts Southwest Governors today in Abeokuta. Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state, Lagos state Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose, Ondo state Governor Akeredolu, Oyo state Governor Ajimobi attended the Southwest Governors Forum. See photos below

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said his administration has already embarked on reform aimed at generating 3000MW of power within the next few years, adding that the initiative, which is on course, would go a long way in scaling up the State’s economy and make life more comfortable for the people.

Speaking in Ikeja while declaring open the 7th Annual Public Lecture of the Lagos State Public Service Chapter (LSPSC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) with the theme “Lagos@50: Unlocking Its Economic Potentials For Sustainable Development,” Governor Ambode said that adequate power supply was a key factor needed to unlock the economic potentials of the State, saying that the sector remained strategic in reducing the cost of doing business and improving the living condition of Lagosians.

He described the theme of the lecture as apt and in sync with the resolve of his administration to identify, explore and exploit the untapped potentials of the Lagos economy, which according to him, was why the State Government was adopting the approach of strategic, innovative and long term thinking and planning.

The Governor added that with high population growth of 3.2 per cent annually, high immigration rate estimated to be one of the highest in the world and rapid urbanization, the State Government was not oblivious of the fact that the most effective and efficient way to unlock the economic potentials of Lagos is to open up the economy for private enterprise to thrive, which was why his administration had been delivering first class infrastructure and putting in place right policies to ensure business-friendly environment.

Besides, Governor Ambode attributed the massive projects ongoing at the eastern and western axis of the State as well as Lagos Marina and Onikan to the resolve of his administration to unlock the tourism, entertainment and arts potentials of the State which he said were also critical.

According to the Governor, “Our smart city initiative will help to ensure that the State is cleaner, safer, productive and then more resilient thereby making the State more attractive for Foreign Direct Investment.

“Upon assumption of office in 2015, our administration created the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment and subsequently launched the N25bilion Employment Trust Fund and as at today, over 3000 entrepreneurs have benefited from the fund through access to low cost credit for their business.

“Lagos State is also actively involved in the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN), a body comprising all the South-Western States. Though DAWN and other platforms, we are working on a collaborative development plan, a regional economic integration which will help to minimize some of our current challenges such as high immigration, infrastructure deficit and traffic congestion,” he said.

Aside the regional collaboration, Governor Ambode said his administration has also entered into several partnerships locally and internationally, while the Lake Rice project which had been very successful is being taken to a new level with establishment of value chain for agricultural commodities like rice, groundnut, pepper, among others.

“Our government is committed to diversifying the Lagos economy and open it up to the world. Through the office of Transformation and Innovation, we are continually improving on the ease of doing business in the State. Consequently, we are continually open to welcoming and partnering with international investors and development partners towards achieving sustainable economic and social development,” he said.

While stating that government alone could not implement all the reforms, Governor Ambode urged accountants in the State public service to see themselves as key stakeholders in bringing about the desired outcome.

He particularly charged them to be the best in their endeavors and help to strengthen the financial base of the State to facilitate execution of infrastructural projects vital to economic growth and development.

Earlier, ICAN President, Mallam Isma’ila Zakari described Lagos State as a typical example of sustainable development in Nigeria, adding that it was important for other States in the country to learn from the experience of the State and apply same to address their challenges.

Zakari, who was represented by Dr Innocent Okwuosa, said: “Lagos is a shining example in Nigeria. If every other State in Nigeria follows what Lagos is doing, perhaps all the issues confronting us as a nation would have been resolved. Lagos has gotten human capital and good leadership exemplified by the accountant at the helm of affairs in the State.

“Sustainable development is inclusive development and that is what Lagos is doing,” Zakari said while assuring that the deliberations at the lecture would be properly documented and put into consideration by the Council.

In his welcome address, LSPSC Chairman, Mr Hakeem Alade Tairu said the lecture was significant coming at a time when the State is witnessing tremendous development in all sections and sectors of its economy under the leadership of a former distinguished member of the chapter in person of Governor Ambode, who he described as a man with a Midas touch, a seasoned technocrat, exceptional leader and a seasoned accountant with a positive difference.


SIGNED
HABIB ARUNA
CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
JULY 24, 2017

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for recording landslide victory at the just concluded Local Government election in the State, saying that the development was an eloquent affirmation that Lagosians have confidence in the party.

It was a clean sweep for all the 57 chairmanship candidates of the APC as they were all declared winner by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) defeating all their rivals in the keenly contested election.

Governor Ambode, in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said the development was not just a victory for democracy but the people at the grassroots, who he said would experience continuity with improvement in terms of dividends of democracy.

The Governor said it was particularly gratifying that the party emerged victorious in all the positions not only for the chairmanship positions but also the councillorship, which is the closest to the people.

"This victory for us is nothing more than a confirmation of the trust that Lagosians have placed on the party. In that regard, I like to congratulate our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the landslide victory at the Saturday’s election in all the 57 Councils.

“I particularly note with joy the peaceful conduct of electorates who came out to exercise their franchise in favour of their preferred candidates despite the heavy rain. This is indeed a welcome development and it will go a long way to strengthen our resolve to push ahead with our vision to transform the Local Government system, being the closest to the people.

“I am also happy that we are conducting the Local Government election during my time after almost six years that the election was last held in the State,” the Governor said.

While congratulating the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for the success of the election, Governor Ambode said the outcome of the election was a demonstrable evidence that the people have keyed into his vision to evolve participatory governance especially at the local level, just as he assured that his administration would not relent in promoting good governance both at the State and Local Government levels.

“I also like to congratulate LASIEC and all Lagosians for the success of the election which is reassuring about the culture of participatory democracy we are building in the State. It is on record that Lagosians comported themselves peacefully before, during and after the period of the election and this confirms the readiness of the people to support us all the way in our bid to truly take Lagos State to greater heights.

“On our part, we shall continue to work assiduously to move the State forward and make life better and comfortable for the people,” Governor Ambode assured.

He, however, urged those aggrieved with the result to channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters rather than resort to self-help.



SIGNED

HABIB ARUNA

CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY

JULY 23, 2017

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Vice President, Prof. Osinbajo and Senator Gbenga Ashafa & other dignitaries to celebrate with Pastor Aina Salami who clocked 60. See photos below

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Young ones playing football on major Road in Lagos this morning as their parent participate in the Lagos state Local Government election.

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Ogun state Governor Ibikunle Amosun at the 2017 International Day of Cooperatives held at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. See photos below

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Founder of Ovation Media Group, Basorun Dele Momodu meets Acting President, Prof. Osinbajo at the state house.

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The Confederation cup has been won by the reigning WorldCup champion, Germany. The German team beat Chile by a lone goal . The Confederation cup has been won by the reigning WorldCup champions on 3 different occasions.

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Yesterday, Arsene Wenger was spotted at the Senate House of Cambridge University where he attended the graduation ceremony of his daughter, Lea Wenger.

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Nigerian Dr. Ozak Esu was recently named as one of the Top 50 Women Under 35 in Engineering in the United Kingdom by Telegraph.

The list is compiled annually by Telegraph in collaboration with the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) with an aim to boost women’s participation in engineering.

The 50 awardees were selected from a list of over 500 nominees.

Ozak Esu left Nigeria for the UK in 2008 to study an IET accredited B.Eng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University. She completed her Ph.D in the same university in 2015, and currently works at a top engineering consultancy company in the UK.

She has said that the energy problem in Nigeria is what inspired her to study Electronic and Electrical Engineer at the university.

She shared photos of her at the award on her Instagram.


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Operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command in separate incidences yesterday arrested two suspects over the vandalisation of cable and transformer.



The suspects, Oladele Elegbede, 54 and Andrew Onoriode 25, were arrested early in the morning by the operatives in Dopemu and Alausa area of the State with vandalised cable and transformer earth.



Elegbede is a grandfather of three, who is a trained electrician. The Ilaro, Ogun State indegene was caught while vandalising a transformer. He had a week before the incident stolen cables around the transformer throwing the entire community into darkness.



He confessed that he vandalised cables whenever he was broke. He added that he had sold vandalised cables in Railway Crossing more than seven times.
In his confession, he said “The last cable I sold weighed 1 kilo. I was paid N1500. I sold it at Oju Irin Pen Cinema. The one I just cut can fetch me N1300.”



The second cable thief, Andrew Onoriode 25, who claimed to be a casual staff of Nigerian Bottling Company, Agidingbi plant, Ikeja, was arrested behind Shoprite Ikeja with a freshly cut armoured cable believed to belong to the Lagos State Ministry of Works.


According to investigators, the cable was cut from the network supplying powers to some of the buildings around the Secretariat.

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It was all bright flashy lights last night at the EbonyLife TV and Film Festival at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinema, Lekki, Lagos.

Mo Abudu, who has been on a mission to redefine the TV and Film space in Nigeria, stunned in a black dress as she received superstars including Mavin boss and fellow Johnnie Walker Ambassador, Don Jazzy and Mavin first lady, Tiwa Savage.

The film festival was a double celebration with Ebonylife TV celebrating its fourth year anniversary.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Joke Silva, Dakore Egbuson, Ireti Doyle and a host of A-list celebrities graced the red carpet as invited guests were treated to the new season premieres of hit TV series like On The Real and Sons of the Caliphate.

The 2015 blockbuster movie Fifty also hit TV screens with the season premiere of Fifty: The Series.

The atmosphere was electric and the scene picturesque as guests turned out in their numbers for a night of world class entertainment while enjoying some of the best of food and drinks.

See the red carpet photos below!

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Acting President, Prof. Osinbajo and Governors at attend the Presidential Initiative on Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Schemes (VAIDS). See photos below

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Tahir Ibrahim Tahir, the Senior Special Assistant to the Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abubakar, on Scheduling has resigned his appointment. The resignation letter, which you will find after the cut, is addressed to Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bello Shehu IIelah.

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Acting President, prof. Osinbajo attends Graduation Ceremony of Armed Forces Command & Staff College, Snr Course 39 in JAJI, Kaduna. See photos below

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Singer Omawumi has officially dropped her “Timeless” album and we can’t wait to have a first listen. For a select few, they got the chance to have a live session with the music star last night at the #TraceLiveOmawumi event which held at Terra Kulture in Lagos.

The singer was supported by several of her colleagues in the entertainment industry including Waje, Lami Phillips, Naeto C, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Taje Prest, Tola Odunsi and more.

See the first photos below.

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Actress and mother of two,Dakore Akande rocked this outfit to the premiere of her latest movie,Isoken ......
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Mabel Makun’s Instagram has accused Freda Francis of Cheating with her husband AY Makun.

The drama started moments ago, when the official page of the Midas Interiors boss published the alleged chat between the comedian and the pregnant Oasis MedSpa boss, in which Freda and AY talked, in graphic details, about having sex.

“I think I have had enough of the ridiculing. Freda Francis stay away from my family and I mean,” said the post on Mabel’s page.

This shocking leak comes just days after Freda Francis shared photos of her huge baby bump, confirming earlier rumours that she is having a child with a mystery man.


Also, this is the first time Mabel Makun would be calling out a female since news broke in 2016 that she moved out of the comedian’s house following a domestic altercation.

Presently, the shocking posts have been deleted from Mabel’s page, but none of the named stars has spoken up since this news surfaced.

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Eat fibre and protein in the morning

What you eat during fasting is important, as it is your last meal before starting your day. Hence, ensure that your pre-dawn meal contains protein and fibre. This will help keep hunger at bay.

Avoid the sun to stay hydrated

To stay healthy, it is better to avoid the sun, and spend all your day in warm places and avoid stressful exercises. You can eat fruits in the morning as the water it contains helps to hydrate the body through the day. Also, do not to drink water excessively. Meanwhile, Coffee lovers should quit coffee and tea they can increase thirst and dehydration

Don’t overeat after breaking your fast

You may be tempted to overeat after breaking your fast to make up for what you missed. In addition, avoid food without calories and junk food. This will help you recover lost energy.

Blend fasting to your health condition

For persons who are suffering from an ailment, adapt your fast to this condition. If you decide to fast, you should consult your doctor to develop a fasting plan adapted to your condition. If feel any discomfort, you should break your fast.

Get plenty of rest

Abstaining from food will drain your energy, and more so if you exercise. Try and get as much rest as possible.

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A good internet at home is essential whether you are a Netflix freak or you are just trying to keep up with your friends on social media. Unfortunately, every month your internet bill keeps rising that you want to stop subscribing. The fact is that you can reduce your usage and still get affordable internet service monthly. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares ways to can cut your internet bill.

Get the best competitive price

If you are frustrated with your high internet bills, you can take time out to research the cost of buying data from several other Internet Service Providers. When you have done this, contact your service provider and let them know that their charges are on the high side. Certainly, they do not want to lose their customer. Hence, they have no choice than to review their prices. If nothing happens, you can move to their cheaper and fast competitor.

Check out promos

If promotional pricing is available, you should take advantage of it so that you get a short term price reprieve. Hence, always be on the lookout for these promos.

Reduce your speed

You might think that it's best to get the internet package with the highest possible speed, but for most homes, a high-speed account ends up being a waste of money. Since you are not a business enterprise, you should get a low-speed internet plan so as to pay less at the end of the month.

Buy your own modem and router

You can also buy a modem or router rather than subscribing to a service provider which can be expensive. So, buying your own modem will significantly trim your internet spending.

Threaten to cancel

This oftentimes works especially if your internet provider is customer friendly. Whether you plan to cancel or not, sometimes threatening that you will is enough to get your internet bill reduced. This will prompt them into taking action to do something about your high bill.

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Two armed men who have been terrorising Onitsha and its environs, on Monday killed two policemen and escaped with one AK47 rifle.

An eyewitness said the armed men, who rode on motorcycle, took the policemen unaware and shot them at lose range near Tracas junction, Upper Iweka axis of Awada near Onitsha.

The source, who pleaded anonymity, said one of the policemen, an inspector, was rushed to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi but later died.

According to the source, the other police officer, a sergeant, died on the spot.

The deceased officers were on patrol when they met their untimely death.

The incident forced people around the area to close their shops.

Contacted, the Police Area Commander, Onitsha, Mr Yahaya Abubakar, who confirmed the incident, said he could not speak on the matter because it occurred at Awada, an area outside his command.

Efforts to get further details of the incident from Mrs Nkeiru Nwode, the state Police Public Relations Officer, were not successful.

The attack is the fourth of such attack in Onitsha and its environs on police officers since January

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Governor Rochas Okorocha visits President Jacob Zuma of South Africa at the Union Building Pretoria, to discuss issues relating to Education as it affects both parties. How much efforts can be made to make Education more effective and Children of poor parents and Orphans can also go to school even when they have no one to sponsor them. "Education is the best gift you can ever give any child" Governor Rochas.

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The Lagos State Government on Sunday said factional leaders of National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW and Road Transport Employers Association of Nigerian, RTEAN their supporters believed to the behind the violence in Oshodi area of the state had been arrested.

The Chairman, Lagos State Task Force, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, revealed this in a statement through its Public Affairs Officer, Mr Adebayo Taofeek in reaction to the crises in Oshodi axis and its environ.

He said the arrested transport union officials were being interrogated by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, in his office at present.

Egbeyemi also said that men and officials of both the Task Force and other security agencies had been strategically positioned in the area to monitor the activities of NURTW and RTEAN members around Oshodi area and therefore assured residents of the state that it would continue to protect their lives and properties.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crises at Oshodi erupted after the death of Rasaq Bello, popularly known as Hamburger, which resulted into the attack of innocent citizens.

Bello, a prominent member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), was allegedly shot dead in Shogunle area of Lagos State during the local council primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Chairman of Lagos State Task Force assured innocent members of the public that it would continue to protect their lives and properties; including those living in and around Mafoluku, Shogunle, Sadiku, Ladipo and the entire Oshodi area of the State.

Egbeyemi advised the public to ignore misinformation about ‘Bomb Explosion’ around Shogunle and Oshodi ,which he said had been creating fear amongst traders and residents.

He warned miscreants and hoodlums to desist from causing chaos around Oshodi and in the state, adding that anyone arrested would be charged to court for prosecution.

Egbeyemi , however, appealed to the public to report any unlawful activities of notorious miscreants and hoodlums to the appropriate security agencies by dialing Toll-free lines ‘112’ and ‘767’.

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Operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested an alleged member of a five-man gang that specializes in stealing tricycle, popularly known as ‘Keke NAPEP’, and motorcycles in the Lagos metropolis.

The suspect, Ekene Chukwuan, 21-year-old, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday after he and four other members of his gang broke into an apartment at 49, Falana Street, Iyana-Ejigbo Lagos, and carted away with one tricycle and one motorcycle at around 2:00 am.

Ekene, native of Enugu State, told the police during interrogation about how he was introduced into motorcycle and tricycle stealing business by his mentor named 'Alhaji'.

“I relocated from Amukoko to Ijora in search for greener pasture because I was told there is money in Ijora and Mushin. I work as a truck pusher at Ojuade market where I helped people convey their goods from one location to another before Alhaji told me to stop the work for better one.

“Alhaji told me he was called for a work by one 'Ajona’ and asked me if I will like to join in the job, promising me a better pay and less stress. I accepted Alhaji’s idea but didn’t know we are going for stealing,” he added.

“On getting to Ejigbo, Ajona who is the leader told us to stay in a place till night fall before entering into the apartment where we unchained a motorcycle and a tricycle. We put the motorcycle inside the tricycle while Ajona drove with two others in the tricycle.

“We were on our way when we met RRS men who stopped us but we refused to stop. So they (RRS) chased us. We were at full speed trying to escape when we crashed before taking to our heels, but the police caught me,” he confessed.

Ekene in his statement to the Police claimed, “we sell stolen Keke NAPEP between N75,000 to N80,000, while motorcycles are sold between N30,000 to N40,000.”

The owner of the motorcycle, Mr. Nduka Oyekachi Innocent, who was alerted of the theft and invited to RRS Office, said “I parked my tricycle in my compound at 49, Falana Street, Iyana-Ejigbo, and went to bed. I woke up the following morning only to discover that the keke was missing. I searched everywhere, including the drainages because I was so much devastated and worried about the debt and how to take care of my family. Immediately, I went to Ejigbo Police Station to report the incident before I was informed later that RRS officers have arrested one of the suspected thieves.”

Nduka, 31, noted that he wept like a baby on discovering that his keke was missing because he got the keke on hire-purchase from a businessman. He was to repay the sum of N1,000,000 within a period of one and half year according to the hire-purchase agreement he signed.

He explained further that, the businessman gave him the keke in February 2017 which he had just repaid N220,000 out the N1,000,000.

Recovered from the suspect were iron cutter, tricycle and motorcycle.


The suspect has been transferred to the Lagos Police State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

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