The Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), has commended the efficient implementation of new reforms initiated in the transport sector by the State government. The Assistant Director, Public Affairs Unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation (MOT), Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday. The Chairman, House Committee on Transportation, Mr Adedeji Adewale, gave the commendation when members paid a working visit to the Ministry of Transportation as part of its oversight functions. Adewale noted that the initiatives would ensure that the State transport system becomes a model for measuring efficiency in transportation, not only…
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Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said the country is becoming a failed state and divided under President Muhammadu. Obasanjo claimed Nigeria needs to be rescued from the brink of collapse. He said this while delivering a speech titled, ‘Moving Nigeria Away from Tipping Over’ at a consultative dialogue attended by representatives of Afenifere, Middle Belt Forum, Northern Elders Forum, Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo and Pan Niger Delta Forum. The event was held in Abuja on Thursday. Obasanjo also said the country is becoming a ‘basket case’ economically “Today, Nigeria is fast drifting to a failed and badly divided state;…
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has directed Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSM) to observe traditions, customs and ethics of the Nigerian Army strictly and step up regimental activities in their various formations. Buratai gave the directive in Owerri at the closing ceremony of a five-day Regimental Sergeant Majors Convention 2020 with the theme “Regimentation as an Instrument of Professionalism: The Role of the RSM.” The COAS, who was represented by Major Gen. Usman Yakubu, the Chief of Administration (Army), expressed his belief that the participants had been refreshed on their roles and responsibilities as regimental sergeant majors…
Nigeria’s pioneer betting company, 1960Bet, has appointed actor and popular video content producer Debo Adedayo (also known as Mr.Macaroni) as its brand ambassador. Adedayo, who plays the comedic role of a randy man in online videos that regularly attract large viewership , is the new face of the betting outfit aiming to return to its leadership role in the gaming industry. Mr. Macaroni said during a media event at 1960Bet’s headquarters in Lagos yesterday that he was very pleased to be working with the brand. “1960Bet is the number one sports betting company in Nigeria and I’m glad to be…
The Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Professor Mohammed Nasir Sambo, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to supporting the sustained efforts of the Federal Government to protect all Nigerians from the debilitating scourge of the COVID-19 Pandemic. He made the assertion while handing over a consignment of Personal Protection Equipment to the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Umar Abba Mohammed at the Headquarter Complex of the anti-graft agency, in Abuja. Professor Sambo commended the strategies and initiatives being deployed by the nation through the Federal Ministry of Health, Presidential Task Force…
Brighto has bagged a Nollywood movie role days after he was evicted from the 2020 edition of the popular reality TV show, BBNaija. Announcing excitedly on social media, Brighto revealed that the role gives him the chance to star alongside actress Chinyere Wilfred. He said, “What a way to end a day filled with media rounds, Oh my! I never saw this coming! I just bagged a movie role with the iconic @chinyerewilfred4real. Mama, thank you so much for this, I am so grateful. Guys, get ready!!! #brightsarmy We’re just getting started!” The Edo State-born sailor and marine engineer, who was…
Ahead of the September 21 schools resumption in Oyo State, the State Universal Basic Education Board has concluded the training of 2,454 Head Teachers in the State, on Covid-19 preventive measures. The Training session which held across all Educational zones in the State, started on Tuesday and ended on Thursday. Speaking at the closing of the training, the Executive Chairman, Oyo SUBEB, Dr Nureni Adeniran said, the Board, in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) embarked on the capacity building of all teachers at Primary school level as directed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. Noting that the…
The Executive Secretary, Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Danlami Hayo, has said the state government, has earmarked N3. 2 billion for schools rehabilitation and construction of classrooms to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols when the schools resume. This was just as he hinted that the state government was not in a hurry to reopen schools without putting in place necessary facilities to protect pupils and teachers to stem further spread of the pandemic. He made the disclosure, while speaking with pressmen on the sideline of a one- day orientation exercise for School Base Management Committees (SBMC), in…
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that his administration is very keen on reviving the agriculture sector in order to meet local food demand; and diversify an economy that has been too reliant on crude oil proceeds. Some of the president’s unpopular economic policies have included closing the borders to spur local rice production and starving importers of food staples of forex. “I am restating that nobody importing food or fertilizer should be given foreign exchange from the Central Bank. “We will not pay a kobo of our foreign reserves to import food or fertilizer. We will instead empower local farmers…
Neymar has declared himself to be “super happy” after testing negative for Covid-19 and returning to training at Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazil international forward was one of several players at Parc des Princes to contract the disease. He formed part of a party that took in a post-season trip to Ibiza. Coronavirus outbreaks were reported on the Balearic Island, with Neymar among those left questioning why such a break was taken in. PSG found themselves having to make regular announcements of positive tests, with Goal confirming that Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes, Mauro Icardi, Keylor Navas and Marquinhos were also…