The Rivers State Government has explained that its decision to demolish and rebuild the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex was based on advice from experts. The government noted that the experts noted that the integrity of the structure has been lost due to the structural defects that arose mainly as a result of the recent explosion and fire incident at the hallowed chambers of the assembly and that the building has been rendered unfit for human use. A statement issued by the Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Joseph Johnson, said that after the visit of the Governor to inspect…
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•Economy affairs, education, environment top Lagos’ priorities in 2024 •Expect more better times, Governor tells Lagosians Lagos State, in 2024, will sustain its investment momentum towards expanding the growth of the economy. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented an estimate of N2.2 trillion expenditures to the House of Assembly for next year, proposing increased capital spending across key priority areas in the Economic Affairs sector. There will be renewed focus on Works and Infrastructure next year, Sanwo-Olu said, noting that the proposed intervention would enable the State Government bridge infrastructure deficit in economic viable sectors, including transportation, agriculture, tourism, waterfront…
A Facebook user identified as Onoh Chukwuma on Tuesday reportedly took his own life by ingesting an insecticide allegedly for losing N2.5m to betting. Onoh had on his Facebook wall posted a message saying that it was his last day on earth and that he was going to meet his maker. Unknown to those reading the post, he had already consumed the insecticide before making the announcement. In his post, he thanked some individuals, saying, “Today is my last day on earth! I’m going to meet my maker. Thank you Chima Anyaso, Ikukuoma Abia, Kelvin Jombo Onumah, Ekwueme Ohafia, and…
Yinka Ayefele, a renowned Gospel-Tungba singer, has shared a heartwarming video of his triplet asking him why he can’t walk. The singer shared the video via his Instagram page, in which one of the triplets named Richard can be heard asking his father why he is unable to stand upright and walk like other people. On December 12, 1997, Ayefele was involved in a car accident, which damaged his spinal cord and confined him to a wheelchair. The singer and his wife, Temitope, welcomed their triplets in 2019. Yinka, who looked stunned, responded that he had an accident, and his son…
The Federal Government said on Wednesday it has no hand in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, his loyalists, and Governor Similaye Fubara. The government emphatically declared that Wile’s position is not shared by the government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in a chat with State House correspondents after briefing on the outcomes of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja. He maintained that the federal government has no hand in creating the…
By Ariyo Awonuga The Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has been on sick bed for some months now. Earlier this year, he spent three months in Germany to seek medical attention but still didn’t get better when he returned. On arrival, He landed in Oyo state and hasn’t been able to step foot into Ondo state or his office ever since. His health has reportedly deteriorated to a level where he can’t sign any document again and now, he has been flown abroad again to seek medical attention. With the situation of things, it’s obvious the state and family…
Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s premier digital retail Bank, showcased its unwavering commitment to supporting MSMEs by taking center stage as the headline sponsor of the recently concluded two-day Fashion Souk in Lagos. The Fashion Souk, an electric congregation of fashion enthusiasts, witnessed a surge of businesses eager to secure grants through an intense pitch competition. Beyond financial assistance, Polaris Bank emphasized customer satisfaction, ensuring an exciting fashion experience with operational POS machines and seamless transactions via the award-winning VULTe app. The event’s high point was the business pitch competition, where three outstanding businesses emerged as grant winners from the shortlisted 73…
IN OVER 30 YEARS, DR SHAKIRU BAMIDELE MUSTAPHA HAS HORNED HIS SKILLS AS A PHYSICIAN SO MUCH SO THAT HE NOW UNDERSTANDS ALL THAT HE NEEDS TO MANAGE A HOSPITAL IN THE 21S CENTURY IN THIS PIECE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, JANE OSAMOR; FABULOUS CELEBRITY INTERNAIONAL MAGAZINE AT THE HEAD OF A CROSS SECION OF THE LAGOS PRESS CORP PEEPS INTO THE EXPERIENCES OF THE EPE BORN MEDICAL EXPERT AS HE TRAVERSED LAGOS IN THE LAST 50 TO 60 EN ROUTE AKING A CAREER IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY, EXCERPTS…. We are going to say it is a big privilege being in your office;…
Hibiscus Female Publishers, an association of female publishers made up of both online and soft sell media platforms recently paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Shakiru Bamidele Mustapha; the Medical Director Lagos State Health Service Commission General Hospital Ifako- Ijaiye General Hospital Lagos. During the media chat, this patriotic and far sighted medical professional and uncommon administrator took us in-depth into the workings of Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital and gave accountS of his sterling achievements in the last three years as well as the state of the Nigerian medical sector with regards to the acute shortage of medical practitioners in Nigerian…
AIG Tunji Alapini (rtd), Chief Dele Momodu, Mr. Godwin Mekwuye and Prince Ademola Aderemi A brother and his two sisters, that is talking about Godwin, Bimbo and Dupe, embarked on a business journey 33 years ago. The trio, hitherto, were into the importation of furniture and other household items until a government policy, which they considered unfavorable, forced them to refocus and redirect their business. The result of that wise decision is Vivid Imagination, which is today, one of Nigeria’s biggest and leading fashion brands. Situated for decades at Falemi House, along the ever busy Ikorodu Road, in Obanikoro, Lagos,…