Friday, 29 April 2016

Governor Ambode visits President Buhari, commends his economic investment drive

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, where he lauded the President’s recent overseas trips aimed at attracting foreign direct investments into the country. 


Governor Ambode who spoke to State House Correspondents shortly after the visit expressed high optimism that the President’s trips would in no short time begin to yield benefits in the interest of all Nigerians.

The Governor specifically commended President Buhari for his purposeful leadership to restore the nation’s place in the comity of nations, saying his recent trip to China and the profitable discussions will go a long way move Nigeria forward, including Lagos.

He said the investment pact signed with the Chinese Government will benefit the people of Lagos, especially with the coming of the Lagos-Kano Rail Project and the Lagos Metro-rail project expected to cost about $2.5billion.

It would be recalled that President Buhari recently returned from a one week visit to China where Nigeria signed series of investment pact expected to yield about $6 billion investment for Nigeria and also expected to have positively huge impact on key sectors of the Nigerian economy including power, solid minerals, agriculture, housing and rail transportation.

He said the visit was therefore to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for his laudable plans for Nigeria and especially Lagos State.

Photo: Nigerien in EFCC custody for ATM racketeering 2 hours ago


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC is currently investigating a case of ATM racketeering involving one Muhammadou Ibrahim who was arrested while on transit to China for carrying 130 ( one hundred and thirty) Automated Teller Machine, ATM Cards of two different Nigerian banks and a Chinese bank, concealed in a carton of Cherie instant noodles.

The suspect was nabbed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. Upon being interviewed, he claimed to be a Nigerien with passport No. 09PC71337, bearing Muhammadou Ibrahim. However, preliminary investigation revealed that Muhammadou is a businessman that deals in costume jewelry at the kasuwan kofar Wambai market in Kano.

The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
Wilson Uwujaren Head, Media&Publicity(EFCC)

FFK shares photo of his daughter, Folake, as he wishes her a happy birthday


The former Aviation minister shared a photo of his daughter, Folake and wrote "Happy birthday to my darling daughter Folake. May God continue to be with you and bless u. Many more years to come my dear. Live long and prosper!".

Actress Monalisa Chinda-Coker shares lovely new photos 7 minutes ago


Monalisa looked stunning in this Odion Mimonet outfit she wore to the Runway Jazz event presently holding at Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

FG Seeks Partnership To Harness Solid Minerals Ajibola / 2 hours ago


The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says Nigeria can generate five trillion Naira annually ‎from mining and exporting of its vast solid mineral deposits.

Dr. Fayemi made the observation while in a meeting with other experts on Friday at the third Dr. John Agboola Odeyemi Lecture held at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

He expressed hope that the development would be accompanied with several multiplier effects on job creation and social infrastructure in various states across Nigeria.

The Minister added that Nigeria’s potentially most beneficial solid minerals such as: limestone, coal, diatomite, gold and silver among others were spread around the country.

He said it was necessary for the Federal, State and Local governments to partner with private investors, to harness the resources and turn it to a win-win situation for the nation.

In his speech at the event, Dr. Agboola, who was marking his 77th birthday, could not agree less with the Minister.

Other speakers at the event tagged ‘Harnessing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage for National Development’, were ‎the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Chairman of the occasion, Professor John Alo and a representative of the Vice Chancellor of OAU, Professor Omolayo Ajayi.

Watch the Late Nomoreloss in his Last TV Interview with Ariyike Akinbobola “On the Couch” BN TV / 51 minutes ago

On this episode of ‘On The Couch’, Ariyike Akinbobola is joined by Kaylah Oniwo and Diwari to speak with the late Nomoreloss.

He gets downright candid and humorous while speaking on PDA, the place of Social media in a relationship and how he manged to keep his marriage private even with the advent of social media.

Watch it here!

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