Month: September 2020

Sanwo-Olu Flags-Off Distribution of 107,546 CACOVID Palliatives

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday flagged off the distribution of 107,546 food palliative packages donated and handed over to the state by the Private Sector coalition against COVID 19 (CACOVID). The food items were received on behalf of the state government by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House,…

Lagos Set To Upgrade Nine Slum Communities

  The Lagos State Government has declared its readiness to improve and upgrade about nine slum communities across the state. The slum communities that have been listed to be upgraded includes; Ilasan Housing Estate, Ikota Housing Estate, Adeniji-Adele Housing Estate, Makoko Community, part of Shomolu/Bariga, Ifelodun/Ijora-Badia, Obalende, Isale-Eko and Ebute-Ero. This was disclosed by the…

COVID-19: Lilvera Group Boss Advocates 80% Budget For Digital Marketing

The Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Lilvera Group, Mr. Buchi Johnson, has urged clients and corporate organisations to review their marketing plans and budgets as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has redefined the dynamics of the Nigerian marketing environment. The London Business School alumnus, who spoke to journalists in his Lekki office, said…

MFM: Attend October Edition Of Power Must Change Hands Programme

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide (MFM) noted for its unique and powerful deliverance prayer lifestyle has concluded plans with the Holy Spirit in “Connecting the God of Deliverance” at the forthcoming October edition of Power Must Change Hands programme in the mighty name of Jesus. The bible believing church with the reputable anointed…

Outcome Of Edo Election Is Triumph Of Democracy – Wike

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday said the outcome of the Edo Governorship Election will be recorded in history as a triumph of democracy. Wike stated this when members of the Wike Solidarity Movement (WSM) paid him a solidarity visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. The leadership and members of the Wike…

COVID-19 Spike: UK Cancels Plans to Return Fans to Stadiums in October

The planned return of spectators to stadiums in England from October 1 has been called off and could be on hold for another six months due to fears over a second wave of coronavirus infections. The plan was initially placed under review earlier this month after a rise in coronavirus cases, with pilot events restricted…

NDDC To Verify, Pay Outstanding Scholarship Claims

  The management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has pledged to verify and pay all outstanding foreign scholarship claims within the next few weeks. Dr Cairo Ojougboh, the Executive Director, Projects, of the Commission made the pledge in London at a meeting on Monday with representatives of the Commission’s scholars in the United…

Obaseki, Shaibu Receive Certificate Of Return From INEC

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State was at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Office in Aduwawa, Benin City on Tuesday to receive his certificate of return after emerging the winner for the September 19, 2020, governorship election. His running mate, Philip Shaibu, also present was presented his certificate of return. The National Commissioner supervising…

Delta Trains 450 Girls on Entrepreneurship

The Delta State government on Monday commenced a three-day Girls Entrepreneurship and Skills Training (GEST) programme for 450 girls. The girls were selected across the state from a shortlist of 873 persons with the aim of empowering the girl-child. The Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was present at the opening which took place at…