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The first Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for the year 2017, will take place on Friday, January 6, 2017. The Service, with the theme, Abba Father, will hold at the new 3 Kilometers by 3 Kilometers ultra modern Auditorium on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. It …

Across the world, Christians celebrated the cross-over service on Saturday, December 31, 2016 and the first service of the year, January 1, 2017, in joy and with thanksgiving. It was not different in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, where scenes from the services in Methodist Church Nigeria, Tinubu, the Cathedral Church …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Saturday attended the wedding of Aisha Waziri Aminu and Muhammad Dahiru Mangal in Sokoto. Aisha Waziri Aminu is the daughter of Sokoto State Governor, Rt Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who is a long standing personal friend of Governor Wike. Governor Wike prayed God …

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to host the Rasheed Gbadamosi – Eko Art Expo from Friday, 27 to Sunday 29, January 2017 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos in fulfillment of the promise by the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to host an art exhibition …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday morning expressed optimism that the New Year will present limitless opportunities and true happiness for all residents. Governor Ambode, who addressed a mammoth crowd at the grand finale of the 2016 One Lagos Fiesta held at the Bar Beach front in Victoria …

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Sunday urged mothers to always immunize their children against killer diseases, just as she encouraged pregnant women to cultivate the habit of washing their hands to avoid infection. Mrs Ambode, who spoke during the presentation of gifts to first babies of …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government is working with the private sector to make major festivals in the country attractive to domestic and foreign tourists and to leapfrog the events to the top cadre of global festivals. He made the disclosure in …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday unveiled plans by his administration to boost and scale up the tourism potentials of Badagry thereby creating jobs for the youths and the people of the ancient town. Governor Ambode, who spoke in Badagry at the on-going One Lagos Fiesta, said government …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday announced readiness of the State Government to offer amnesty to cultists willing to renounce their membership of cult groups and turn a new leaf. Governor Ambode, who stated this in Ikorodu at the ongoing One Lagos Fiesta, said his administration has perfected …

Adorable Social Club of Nigeria and Adorable Foundation International held their End of Year party with Jesus Wives (widows) at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere in Lagos on December 20, 2016. Pictures below show the personalities that graced the colourful event.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday counseled the youths in the State on the need to embrace hard work, saying that such was important to be successful in life. Governor Ambode, who spoke in Epe during the ongoing One Lagos Fiesta, an annual end of the year revue …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday, described the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, as a young, innovative political leader who continues to serve as a bridge between the various sections of the country. Saraki, in his congratulatory message on the 49th birthday of …

Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Friday said the period of economic challenges in the country was only a passing phase that will soon become history. Mrs. Ambode made the remarks at the Carol Service in Alausa, Ikeja, organized by the State Government, as part of …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode at the weekend urged the youths and entrepreneurs in the State to take full advantage of the N25billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) initiative of his administration to grow their businesses and become self reliant. Governor Ambode, who stated this in Agege while flagging off …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, for always putting Nigeria’s interest above every other thing. The President stated this on Sunday in Abuja in a statement to mark the Speaker’s 50th birthday anniversary. President Buhari, in a statement by Garba …

President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki on Friday expressed sadness over the death of the Editor of Vogue Italia, Franca Sozzani and said she was “an incredible catalytic force for global development through fashion.” Mrs. Saraki in a statement personally signed by her, said the late Franca …

The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of 76 Management Staff of the Agency to their next grade levels. The promotions were approved at the 34th meeting of the Board which held in Lagos from 20th to 21st, December, 2016 under …

The Lagos State government has announced its preparedness to host what it calls a better, bigger and bolder edition of the popular One Lagos Fiesta across the five divisional zones of the state, starting from the Christmas eve on Saturday December 24. In a press release signed on Thursday by …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his Kebbi State counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday launched the much anticipated Lagos-Kebbi Rice christened LAKE RICE, saying that the partnership which culminated in the launch was not only designed to ensure food security but showcase the ability of Nigeria to become …

The Federal Government has declared Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th December, 2016 and Monday 2nd January, 2017 as Public Holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year 2017 Celebrations respectively. In making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau …

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Tuesday urged children to develop good character and grow up as responsible citizens. She spoke at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, at a Children’s Party organized by the State Government to mark the end of the year. Mrs. Ambode, …