As the tenure of the present administration comes to an end today, stakeholders, industry players in different sectors and the masses are divided in their views on what government has achieved in the last four years in the areas of infrastructural development, economic growth/development and public goods for improved standard of living. While some experts rate the Federal Government low on infrastructural development, especially in the area of power supply, others called on the new administration of President Goodluck Jonathan to ensure adequate planning and policies implementation to fast-track development for long-term growth.
Emerging artistes that gathered at Koga Entertainment Centre, Oregun, Lagos on Friday heard home truths from three leading lights in the music industry.
Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State are not new to high political offices. Both were in the forefront of political activity. Abiola was a senator of AD and Amosun of PDP. Both were contending governors for 2007 under ANPP. They all had long battles which they both lost.
Have you ever taken time to deeply consider the following question: “What do I desire to experience in my life?” Most of us haven’t allowed ourselves this exploration. Oh, we have a vague sense of what we in life, but few can describe their vision clearly, let alone step into it.
The Code of Conduct Bureau, on Friday, interviewed Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN), as part of constitutional requirements for all elected officials with the leader of the seven man team, Mr Ademola Adebo, declaring that the governor has been transparent in government.
Ahead of today’s inauguration of Kwara State Governor Fatai Ahmed, Ilorin, the state capital is wearing a mournful look following the death of about twenty five supporters of Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] in a stampede on Friday, at the ‘Mandate House’ campaign headquarters, during the party’s valedictory party for the outgoing governor, Dr Bukola Saraki.
The Federal Government has acquired 12 gunboats at a cost of $4.9 million (about N750 million) to enhance the safety of the country’s inland waterways.
Europe’s biggest brewer Heineken is extending its sponsorship of UEFA Champions League soccer for a further three years, which analysts estimate is worth around 20 million euros (17 million pounds), on the eve of this season’s final between Barcelona and Manchester United.
The final of the 2011 Champions league is between Manchester United and Bercelona FC, and it kicks off in a couple of hours at the Wembley stadium in London. That’s not news. What will be news is who wins at the end of the match.
President Goodluck Jonathan says the PDP will vigorously monitor the performance of all officials elected on the party’s platform.
A total of 124 players have started jostling for honours at the 33rd Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Open Senior Tennis Championships which served off on Friday in Lagos.
Alhaji Muntari Mafia , a chieftain of the PDP in Sokoto State, has reiterated the need for President Goodluck Jonathan to consider competence and merit in appointing new ministers
Some Lagos-based constitutional lawyers have described as illegal and unconstitutional, the handover by Gov. Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State to the governor-elect, Chief Rochas Okorocha.
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has ordered the CPC to furnish the counsel to the PDP with details of its petition, challenging the outcome of the April presidential elections.
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