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- Photos: Lagos Urban Music Festival debuts in style
- Kylie Jenner denies wearing 'butt pads' after posting revealing selfie
- Photos: Boko Haram financier & stimulant supplier, arrested earlier is singing like a bird
- My First Quarter Report - Governor Ambode
- Rihanna can't keep her hands off Travis Scott...pair kiss at Paris nightclub (photos)
- As seen in Abuja today...(photo)
- New music: Demmie Vee - YalaYolo
- Vincent Enyeama kicked out of camp by Sunday Oliseh?
- Tonto Dikeh plants a wet one on her husband (photo)
- Charles Okah, alleged mastermind of 2010 Independence Day bombing, attempts suicide today
- Mother of black boy who was mocked by racist Facebook users takes to social media to defend her son
- More pics from Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Cynthia's traditional wedding
- NayoSoul- The face of Soul Music in Nigeria releases stunning new pics and new music
- Photos: Kendall Jenner leads airline themed 'Chanel' show during Paris Fashion Week
- Funny tweet on the Ministerial list
- Photos: 17yr old girl & her son found murdered in a forest in Kenya
- Ministerial List: ‘Nothing To Be Excited About’ - PDP
- Properties Now on Sale
- Graphic photos of ISIS terror group stoning a man to death
- Ministerial list: I am disappointed, says Balarabe Musa
- I have no interest in running for political office- Dangote
- Rapper Bobby Shurmda has again been denied bail…
- The Visit generates excitement as it's set to hit cinema October 16
- Photos from Senates plenary session today
- See what a child did to her mother's money because she wanted to make it look 'pretty'
| Photos: Lagos Urban Music Festival debuts in style Posted: 06 Oct 2015 01:39 PM PDT  The event also witness several guest appearances by Nollywood actors like john okafor (Mr IBU), Emeka ike and a host of others, according to the festival director Dare fasasi a.k.a Baba dee the event has been described as one of the years best organised musical event , bridging the generation gap amongst musicians, the event also featured a premium VIP after party held at Quilox night club hosted by DJ Jimmy jatt, the Lagos urban music festival is a presentation of performing musicians and employers association (PMAN) lead by mr Pretty okafor and the Lagos state government , and the event was supported by brands like calypso coconut liquor, black mystique whisky, indomi noddles, techno mobile, freedom park, amongst others here are some pic from the event.            |
| Kylie Jenner denies wearing 'butt pads' after posting revealing selfie Posted: 06 Oct 2015 01:27 PM PDT   The 18 year old posted a Snapchat yesterday showing off her new pair of Spanx but many of her fans accused her of wearing 'butt pads', which Kylie was quick to deny. When a fan wrote; "LMAO Kylie just posted a picture on snapchat and you can see her butt pads!', Kylie replied saying 'They are Spanx…here's the link if you want some ;)'. That looks like butt pad to me though... |
| Photos: Boko Haram financier & stimulant supplier, arrested earlier is singing like a bird Posted: 06 Oct 2015 01:13 PM PDT  Please recall that Boko Haram financier, fund raiser & stimulant supplier, Mohammed Maina was arrested by troops of 21 Brigade yesterday. The arrested terrorist has been making useful statements & lending more insights in D activities of D terrorists & their collaborators.  This has been yielding positive results and as a follow up today, 3 collaborators; Jikana Alhaji Goni, aged 29 years of Hausari Ward Maiduguri, Alhaji Musa Alhaji Modu, also of Hausari Ward Maiduguri, 37 years and Alhaji Aba'ana Na Alhaji Sule aged 40 of Hausari Ward Maiduguri were arrested and are being interrogated. The above mentioned are as displayed.  |
| My First Quarter Report - Governor Ambode Posted: 06 Oct 2015 01:06 PM PDT  Fellow Lagosians. This government has decided to change from the traditional "100 Days Address" to an interactive Quarterly Report. This Quarterly Town Hall Meeting is one of the many platforms we have designed to enable us to bring government closer to our people, to enable us come together and rub minds on salient issues bordering on the overall improvement and development of our State. Just as we did during the electioneering period, we will come to you to collectively appreciate your challenges, jointly proffer solutions to them as well as identifying areas requiring government attention in the various localities in order to guide our actions. This Quarterly Report will be rotated around the Three Senatorial districts of the State. Today we have started with the West axis in Abesan. Next quarter will be in the Central Axis of Lagos. This way, every part of the State will have an opportunity to engage with my administration. Strategic Vision For Lagos Our vision is to make Lagos globally competitive in all sectors. We are on the way to building a Lagos that is safe, clean and prosperous. Lagos will become a land of opportunities offering prosperity for all as we surmount the challenges. With this vision in mind, we have set out to implement long-term plans and programmes that will lead Lagos on the path to becoming a truly competitive City-State. The results of our programmes will not become evident in the first quarter but soon enough Lagosians will feel the effects and buy into this vision. Highlights of First Quarter Stabilizing the Finances of The State I am determined to be accountable for every revenue and expenditure of the State. One of our first key tasks was to stabilize the finances of the State. We embarked on a financial re-engineering and reviewed the Revenue and Expenditure framework of the State. These efforts coupled with the realignment of Ministries, Departments and Agencies have saved the government almost N3 Billion every month. This has provided us with more funds to inject into capital projects and the initial funds to establish the Employment Trust Fund which we promised our youths. Today, a major landmark of our administration is the reduction in the cost of governance. We want a lean government with quality service delivery. Lagos State Government is proud to declare that it has consistently met its obligations, especially prompt payment of workers' salaries without seeking any bailout from the Federal Government In August, this administration approved the release of N11billion for the payment of arrears of Pensions owed to pensioners since 2010. We have, on monthly basis, consistently been presenting retirees on the Contributory Pension Scheme their Bond Certificates and have also approved the appointment of Four additional Pension Fund Administrators to further boost the processes and accord staff a wider range of options. We are presently reviewing our loans with our bankers with a view to restructuring them in order to free up funds for further infrastructural development. Civil Service Reforms At the onset, we promised to offer a government of Continuity with Improvement. With my knowledge of the civil service as the engine room of any government, we chose to commence this journey by repositioning the state civil service in order to make it more efficient and cost effective, with a vision of delivering better service to the citizenry. We are building a civil service that is well structured with officials who have the right attitude, skills and are well-motivated to deliver the goals of this administration. In the course of the reporting period, 20 new Permanent Secretaries were appointed following their track record of excellent performances. This is to create opportunity for upward movement of career civil servants and also reward diligence, dedication and hard work. I am happy to inform you that the permanent secretaries have held the fort and kept the wheel of governance at a steady pace in the absence of commissioners and special advisers. I thank them for doing so. Security We promised you a safer Lagos. We have reviewed the security infrastructure in the State and have put in motion plans to address the lapses. We are aware of pockets of violence and robberies that have occurred in different parts of the State. We are investigating these occurrences and our security agencies have swung into action to curb further incidents. We have established an integrated Security and Emergency control platform, all of which are aimed at strengthening the security apparatus in the state. The safety and security of every Lagosian is non-negotiable. We will leave no stone unturned in our drive to ensure a crime-free state. Equipment and vehicles of various needs were donated to all our security agencies to boost their efforts in combating crime in the state. As we tackle violent crime, we are also tackling domestic violence and other gender related crimes in the state. We have intensified our awareness campaign on domestic violence through the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team. Our traditional rulers and market leaders have associated with this resolve to put the unwholesome practice in check in our state. Recently, 190 officials of the State Emergency Command and Control Centre were trained on how to receive reports of Sexual and Gender Based Violence incidents in the State, especially with the approval to use the 112 toll free line to report cases of rape, defilement, domestic violence, child abuse, neglect maltreatment and other sexual assaults. Let me use this opportunity to express my profound appreciation to members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) for their support, collaboration and donations towards the State Security Trust Fund. The recent fund-raising of almost N1billion from the Organised Private Sector is a strong indication of your confidence in our administration to tackle security in the State. Health A healthy Lagos is a wealthy Lagos. My administration has provided 20 Mobile Intensive Care Unit ambulances, at a cost of N145.240m deployed in all our Ambulance Points in the State; bringing this to a total of 36 Mobile Intensive Care Unit ambulances. We have also provided additional 26 Transport Ambulances at the cost of N257.4m deployed across all our General Hospitals. We have created Ambulance Points across the States for easy access to our people. The ambulance service can be reached by calling the Toll-Free Line 112. Our administration in the last three months has installed 22 Power Generating sets ranging from 350 – 500 KVA as additional back-up sets across all our General Hospitals at the cost of N270m to ensure 24-hour power supply. In addition, 26 Mobile X-Ray machines costing N519.656m are being installed at all our general hospitals across the State. Similarly, we have granted approval for the recruitment of more paramedic staff and special medical coordinators to ensure 24 hours service in our health facilities. The abandoned Ayinke House Project which is more or less our baby factory for pregnant women has been re-awarded and the contractor is on site to finish and deliver this project within the next 3-6months. Expressions of Interest for a Lagos Medical Park have been received. We will enter the phase of the project soon and at the end of this, Lagos State will become a key destination for Medical Tourism. All these have been painstakingly done to create better access to health services for all Lagosians. Education We have taken stock of our education sector and I must admit that there is work to be done. I am not afraid of confronting the challenges.
Transport Transportation is one of the biggest challenges facing Lagosians. In recent weeks, the menace of trucks on our roads have caused us untold hardships and loss of man hours and revenue. This administration will stop at nothing to find a lasting solution to this challenge and ensure our people can move from one part of the state to another with less traffic impediment. The Apapa traffic gridlock is the most worrying. Today, this traffic is affecting other parts of the state and slowing down businesses. We have met with various stakeholders to find solutions to this problem. We have also appealed to the Federal Government to mobilize the contractor awarded the construction of Apapa Trailer Park and Road networks to immediately return to site. We are looking at long term solutions to traffic challenges that our people face daily. We have identified some of the causes of the traffic among which are poor design of junctions, bad location of bus stops, movement of heavy vehicles, bad roads and bad driving behavior. We have started implementing solutions already. In the meantime, we appeal to the tanker drivers and other road users that the Lagos State Traffic Law is still in force and would be applied on any offender. Road Infrastructure This administration is determined to ensure that all roads in Lagos State are in good condition and motorable. In the last three months, I have taken a tour of some major roads to ascertain for myself their state and this has helped to have a fair assessment of our roads. The Ejigbo–Ikotun Road, Okota-Cele Road, Metalbox Road and Acme Road in Ikeja are currently being rehabilitated, while work has started on Brown Street, Oshodi, Ladipo Street as well as Mushin Road. We must all remember that the Appropriation Law for 2015 – the approved budget – does not include most of the roads we met in bad condition and this is a major limiting factor in execution. Since the inception of this administration, we have undertaken the rehabilitation and maintenance of 181 roads across the State, touching every Local Government including Federal Roads as we believe that these roads are being used by Lagosians first. A few of these roads are:
As I speak, work has commenced on the Ago Palace Way-Okota Road. The State, in conjunction with your Local Governments and Local Council Development Area, are coming to your neighborhood soon. Till date, we have committed N1.386b to road construction and rehabilitation. We will pump more funds into road infrastructure in this present quarter. Outlook for Next Quarter What we have done in the first quarter is to lay down the institutional framework for the smooth running of the government for the next Three and Half years. What we have done can be described as the laying the foundation on which the service and programmes of this government will be built. You cannot run a 4year marathon at top speed from the onset. Like any other well-bred CEO, I have put in place all the ingredients needed to run a successful race. We will continue to woo investors to Lagos. We are assisting businesses and creating a conducive environment for these investors to start business and employ our people. Ladies and Gentlemen, our administration is committed to serve and render good governance. However, we need your support and cooperation to enable us deliver on our lofty programmes. I want to assure you that our programmes are well thought out and carefully designed to make life easier and better for all our citizens. While we do our best, I implore you to fulfill your side of the social contract by performing your civic responsibilities always. Please pay your taxes willingly. If you do your bit, we can achieve all our set goals. The task ahead is enormous, but we must all resolve to do our best for this state. It is a collective prosperity that I seek for all Lagosians. God bless Lagos State God bless Nigeria Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko O je mi logun, O jewa logun. Thank you. |
| Rihanna can't keep her hands off Travis Scott...pair kiss at Paris nightclub (photos) Posted: 06 Oct 2015 12:56 PM PDT  She said in a recent interview that she's not having sex, and that she's single...but she definitely has the hots for rapper Travis Scott. The two were seen locked in a passionate embrace in Paris night club l'Arc on Monday night. Black and white images show Rihanna, 27, kissing Travis, 23, and putting her arms around him. See more photos after the cut...          |
| As seen in Abuja today...(photo) Posted: 06 Oct 2015 12:36 PM PDT  |
| New music: Demmie Vee - YalaYolo Posted: 06 Oct 2015 12:28 PM PDT  He is also a talented producer/ Sound engineer. Given the right opportunity, this genius whose music is a creative fusion of R &B, Hiphop and Dancehall has everything it takes to give his already established peers a ride for their money. He proves this in the first of new singles titled 'YalaYolo.' Uptempo number that is a certified party starter. 'YalaYolo' is Produced by Masquerade, Mixed by Suka Sound. DOWNLOAD: http://www.mp3naija. Connect with Demmie Twitter @demmie3 | IG. Kalakuta_Pikin |
| Vincent Enyeama kicked out of camp by Sunday Oliseh? Posted: 06 Oct 2015 12:25 PM PDT |
| Tonto Dikeh plants a wet one on her husband (photo) Posted: 06 Oct 2015 12:44 PM PDT  |
| Charles Okah, alleged mastermind of 2010 Independence Day bombing, attempts suicide today Posted: 06 Oct 2015 10:22 AM PDT  "I have been incarcerated for about five years now and I have a family to cater for. My children would grow up without feeling the warmth of their father and I am tired of this endless trial. I really do not know what I have done to be treated this way. Is it not better to die than to wait and be messed up this way?"Immediately after he ended his speech, he made the suicide attempt by grabbing a chair in the court and quickly moved toward a window on third floor of the five storey building and attempted to jump down. However, Security immediately responded by pulling him back. They were assisted by lawyers and others. Consequently, Justice Kolawole adjourned the case to Oct. 20 for continuation of trial. |
| Mother of black boy who was mocked by racist Facebook users takes to social media to defend her son Posted: 06 Oct 2015 10:13 AM PDT  
 Sydney Jade, and her mother, Susan Hardy were recently interviewed by Atlanta Blackstar where they spoke about Cayden and the Facebook incident. "He's my grandson. He's not deaf, he's not mute, he's not abandoned," Hardy said regarding rumors which spread about Cayden over social media. She said her grandson is bright and loving, and advanced beyond his age. "His mother reads to him, and they go over the ABCs, so when we hear things like deaf, dumb and abandoned, our hearts are broken. It has been heartaching that my child and grandchild have to go through such hate, and for an innocent child–who [in] this day and age attacks a child?" Hardy adds that the viral nature of Roth's Facebook post has had serious implications for their family. "All this hate came about," she says. "And now my daughter and my grandson are across the nation. He put not only Cayden but Sydney in danger by posting Cayden." She also mentioned her concern about the exploitation and trafficking of children which takes place on the Internet. "Our office is a small office, there's only 10 people. We all hang out," Jade said of her office, which she described as a tightly knit group. As the Facebook post of her son became viral she was unaware until a friend brought it to her attention. "I was really caught off guard, and the fact the picture had been posted September 16th, and he wasn't fired until the 29th, and acting like nothing happened," she says. "He just went about like nothing even happened. It went on for days, a week and a half before anyone found out it even existed." She adds that she's grateful for her employer's swift action once the post was discovered. "It makes you feel good to know your boss has your back, even though he couldn't do anything to prevent it," she says. Most of all, Cayden's mother and grandmother wanted to focus on the positive. "On Friday morning when this happened, I didn't expect this massive outpouring I'd get in the next few days. I never in a million years expected it to be this massive," Jade says. "If it has to start with us, I'm going to finish it. It was my son put in the limelight. And not only my son but a child, a 3-year-old, someone who can't defend himself." |
| More pics from Ebuka Obi-Uchendu & Cynthia's traditional wedding Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:57 AM PDT |
| NayoSoul- The face of Soul Music in Nigeria releases stunning new pics and new music Posted: 06 Oct 2015 10:07 AM PDT   Please listen to her new music below, share and connect directly with Nayosoul on social media as follows:          Twitter handle: Nayosoul Instagram handle: Nayosoulmusic Photo credits: Photography: Aham Ibeleme Makeup: Leylarh Cardne Stylist: Bubu Ogisi Creative Director: Nayosoul Music credits: Produced by: Bigfootinyourface Mixed and mastered by: Ex-O |
| Photos: Kendall Jenner leads airline themed 'Chanel' show during Paris Fashion Week Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:55 AM PDT |
| Funny tweet on the Ministerial list Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:44 AM PDT  |
| Photos: 17yr old girl & her son found murdered in a forest in Kenya Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:44 AM PDT   "The bodies were fresh and had bruises on the neck. We have formed a team of detectives to conduct investigations into the killing and we are following crucial leads" Mr Maina said.The team is led by the Langata DCIO, Mbogo Mwaura. He said the body of Kalondu clad in a red dress laid on top of that of her son (pictured above before his death) who had been dressed in a jeans short and a pink jersey. On Tuesday, Kalondu's mother, Elizabeth Kanini, her elder brothers, Philip Kaleli and Patrick Kimeu were at the Karen Police Station to record statements as police seek to unravel the mystery surrounding the murders. According to Nairobi News, the man with whom Kalondu has been living for the past three months had last week escaped with her other child – then three weeks old daughter. Ms Kanini told the media that earlier on the day the bodies were found, she had left her daughter and her grandson still asleep at their house in Lenana. "She was to join me later at a construction site at the Karen Plains where I work as a cook for casual laborers. She did not turn up and at around 4.30pm, my son called me and told me that she had been found in the forest," Ms Kanini said.She said her daughter had been living with her and that she had been in a relationship with the man she identified as Stephen Awuor who was also a casual laborer at the Karen plains. "The man had lived with my daughter for three months and they separated two weeks ago when he attempted to burn her and her son," she said.Although Ms Kanini said that she did not know a lot about the man, she said that she had met him severally, as he had been working near her workplace. "I do not know where he lives or any of his close relatives. The only person who knew was Kalondu," she said.The bodies of Kalondu and her son were transferred to the City Mortuary where a postmortem on them will be conducted today. Source: Nairobi News |
| Ministerial List: ‘Nothing To Be Excited About’ - PDP Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:32 AM PDT  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has noted the list of President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees, as announced by the Senate on Tuesday. The party said "by a mere look at the list, one can tell that there is nothing to be excited about, especially considering the length of time it took the President to come up with it". Signed: Chief Olisa Metuh National Publicity Secretary |
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| Graphic photos of ISIS terror group stoning a man to death Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:23 AM PDT |
| Ministerial list: I am disappointed, says Balarabe Musa Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:20 AM PDT  "Why did it take the President four months to come up with these names? I believe this is the question that many informed Nigerians should ask. These are the same old names, ordinary Nigerians who the President knows and he must have even met them several times. |
| I have no interest in running for political office- Dangote Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:18 AM PDT  "I can't be in politics because they say when you want to clap you need two hands. If all of us in business go into politics then who is going to create the jobs? |
| Rapper Bobby Shurmda has again been denied bail… Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:18 AM PDT  The rapper has been locked up since December 2014 after he was arrested along with 14 other members of his street gang called G-Stone 90s on drugs and weapons charges |
| The Visit generates excitement as it's set to hit cinema October 16 Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:15 AM PDT  At the private screening of the movie with cinema proprietors, actors, media practitioners and entertainment stakeholders last weeks, the movie got lot of commendations and praise from those who know about movie business. According to Moses Babatope, The Visit is a movie to watch out for. 'I had goose pimples when I saw the movie, The Visit. It is a well done story, beautifully executed and technically-sound in terms of input'. Moses who is an executive director with Filmhouse Cinema who will be showing the movie implores the viewing audience to anticipate the movie. 'People should watch out for this movie, and most importantly we need to watch this movie at the cinemas. It deserves everyone's supports at the box office. This is a movie made with a lot of ambition and the actors outdid themselves in all ramifications' he said. For an officer of Genesis Cinema who does want her name in print said The Visit is well worth the hype. 'When I first heard about The Visit and the talk of the four-man cast, I was sceptical knowing full well that Nigerians are reluctant to see a Nigerian movie at the cinemas but watching it know, I can see it's a beautiful movie. It grabs your attention from the first minute to the last. This is a movie that should be t the cinema, it will do Nollywood proud. 'We are humbled by the response of people to The Visit. Our goal was to give quality entertainment; we are glad people who have seen the movie rate it highly, and the online community has been full of praises as well for its trailer. The general public should watch out for it in cinema comes October 16' Slsaher, a staff of Koga said. The visit which is a four-cast movie, is the story of two couples living together in the same house, but with completely different lifestyles. Their parallel lifestyles at a point colluded and the resulting effect were intriguing plots and sub-plots, that made those that have seen it dubbed IT as the most sensational Nollywood thriller of 2015. Watch trailer below... For further enquiries, please follow: @kogaent, @kogateevee,@brooksrockmedia. BB Pin: 2BB3B194 |
| Photos from Senates plenary session today Posted: 06 Oct 2015 09:06 AM PDT |
| See what a child did to her mother's money because she wanted to make it look 'pretty' Posted: 06 Oct 2015 08:59 AM PDT  |
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