Ambode, governor with heart-of-gold for children, women

Ambode, governor with heart-of-gold for children, women

Ambode approved the immediate rehabilitation and undisclosed provision of welfare assistance to Uche, who had earlier visited the state government Secretariat, Alausa, to narrate her ordeal to the media. Ambode had after publication of the story in the media, promptly approved the immediate rehabilitation and provision of welfare assistance to Uche. According to Uche, Ambode, through the deputy Governor, Mrs. Idiat Adebule, expressed deep concern over her plight and that of her children
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Open letter to Buhari on behalf of Lagos State indigenes – 1

Open letter to Buhari on behalf of Lagos State indigenes – 1

Mr President, permit me, even so late in the year, to congratulate you on your election as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, especially when that historic victory was premised on the promise of change. Granted the contents of the “Change Programme” were not fully spelt out, but, given the emphasis so far placed on eradicating corruption, it is fair to assume that it would also encompass “justice for all”.

Barca still believe despite four-goal deficit

Barca still believe despite four-goal deficit

Barcelona need to produce a monumental fightback on Monday to add the Spanish Super Cup to the four trophies they have already won in 2015 as they trail Athletic Bilbao 4-0 heading into the second leg.

National Health Act: Translating the Law  into Quality and Accessible Healthcare

National Health Act: Translating the Law into Quality and Accessible Healthcare

As a distinguished Senator in the 7th National Assembly, I was dedicated and devoted to the sponsorship of various bills to regulate, develop and manage the National Health System. Of particular interest were my concerns for improvement of the regulation, development, and access to health services through the following Bills that I sponsored or supported in its passage

God can change your story

God can change your story

As recorded in 1 Samuel 1 verses 10 and 11, Hannah “was in bitterness of soul and prayed unto the Lord and wept sore.”. Verse 11, our main peg, states, “ And she vowed a vow and said , `O Lord of hosts, if you wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine hand maid, and remember me and not forget thy handmaid, but will give unto thine handmaid a child, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head”.

Ambode calls for unity, peaceful coexistence

Ambode calls for unity, peaceful coexistence

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State Weekend received the former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon Rtd, and other Executives members of ‘Nigeria Prays’, where he urged Nigerians to continue to coexist peacefully and pray for the continuous unity of the nation.

NOV. GUBER POLL: Kogi West PDP leaders endorse Gov. Wada

NOV. GUBER POLL: Kogi West PDP leaders endorse Gov. Wada

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Kogi West Senatorial District gathered in Lokoja, the state capital, on Thursday, to endorse the candidature of Governor Idris Wada ahead of the November 21 governorship election in the state.

Borno deputy gov dies in Adamawa

Borno deputy gov dies in Adamawa

Zannah was said to have died in his sleep, yesterday morning, at one of the lodges in Yola, Adamawa State capital.

Vigilante group foils suicide bombing in Borno

Vigilante group foils suicide bombing in Borno

The Nigerian Army said yesterday that an attempt by a suicide bomber to attack Rumirgo Market in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State was foiled by a vigilante group member.

AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT: Is NDDC guilty as charged?

AUDITOR-GENERAL’S REPORT: Is NDDC guilty as charged?

This is not the best of times for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). These days, the commission is in the news for all the wrong reasons. From one naughty headline to sensational screamers, almost on daily basis, and the commission seems embattled. Unfortunately, or perhaps, fortunately, most of the stories have little or nothing to do with the present management. But that is not a beautiful excuse because governance, at whatever level, is an unfolding drama or what the policy makers call a continuum.