We are working on permanent solutions to address the flooding in Lagos - Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the flooding caused by heavy rainfalls in the State within the last few days would soon be a thing of the past, as the State Government was working towards embarking on holistic solutions to address the situation once and for all.

Speaking at a sensitization workshop on water management and environmental control held at Ikeja today, the Governor said aside the fact that the issue of flooding was not peculiar to the State or Nigeria as it was a global phenomenon, but that urgent steps are being taken to tackle the challenge in a holistic manner and protect the State from future re-occurrence. 

In his words, 'if we have learnt anything in the on-going flooding of some parts of the State, it is that there is an immediate, even urgent need for us to embark upon a review and re-engineering of our canals and drainage systems. This must be pursued hand-in-hand with a clear and crystal re-envisioning of our water management system. So, in effect, what we should immediately pursue is a holistic solution to what is certain to be a recurring problem. It must be a sincere collaboration between government and the citizenry'.

The Governor said despite the fact that the State had been denied ecological funds by the previous federal government for political reasons, several reforms were being implemented in line with the capacity of the State Government to protect the shoreline and carry out de-flooding, which according to him, are equally expensive to implement.

We are working on permanent solutions to address the flooding in Lagos - Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the flooding caused by heavy rainfalls in the State within the last few days would soon be a thing of the past, as the State Government was working towards embarking on holistic solutions to address the situation once and for all.

Speaking at a sensitization workshop on water management and environmental control held at Ikeja today, the Governor said aside the fact that the issue of flooding was not peculiar to the State or Nigeria as it was a global phenomenon, but that urgent steps are being taken to tackle the challenge in a holistic manner and protect the State from future re-occurrence. 

In his words, 'if we have learnt anything in the on-going flooding of some parts of the State, it is that there is an immediate, even urgent need for us to embark upon a review and re-engineering of our canals and drainage systems. This must be pursued hand-in-hand with a clear and crystal re-envisioning of our water management system. So, in effect, what we should immediately pursue is a holistic solution to what is certain to be a recurring problem. It must be a sincere collaboration between government and the citizenry'.

The Governor said despite the fact that the State had been denied ecological funds by the previous federal government for political reasons, several reforms were being implemented in line with the capacity of the State Government to protect the shoreline and carry out de-flooding, which according to him, are equally expensive to implement.

Photos: Police recover 300 cows from notorious cattle rustlers in Niger State

Niger State Police Command  trailed notorious cattle rustlers terrorizing  Rafi Local Government  and environs into Baga-Baga forest of Allawa and Kwasa-Kwasa forest of B/Gwari in Kaduna State and recovered 300 cows and sheep they rustled from Fulani camp at Ringa village.

The cows and sheep were returned  back to the rightful owners.

Police  also recovered  48 cows in Lapai and four suspects  arrested.

Photos: Police recover 300 cows from notorious cattle rustlers in Niger State

Niger State Police Command  trailed notorious cattle rustlers terrorizing  Rafi Local Government  and environs into Baga-Baga forest of Allawa and Kwasa-Kwasa forest of B/Gwari in Kaduna State and recovered 300 cows and sheep they rustled from Fulani camp at Ringa village.

The cows and sheep were returned  back to the rightful owners.

Police  also recovered  48 cows in Lapai and four suspects  arrested.

EFCC twitter handle shares some wise words

Hardship is no excuse for criminality, the law has no feelings. True.

EFCC twitter handle shares some wise words

Hardship is no excuse for criminality, the law has no feelings. True.

Brila FM goes off air due to the Lekki flood

Sport radio, Brila FM has been off line since Saturday night. In a tweet explaining the reason for going off air, the management said, 'Sincere apologies everyone. Our Lagos station was affected by the Lekki axis flood on Saturday &we will be back on air latest Monday morning'.

Brila FM goes off air due to the Lekki flood

Sport radio, Brila FM has been off line since Saturday night. In a tweet explaining the reason for going off air, the management said, 'Sincere apologies everyone. Our Lagos station was affected by the Lekki axis flood on Saturday &we will be back on air latest Monday morning'.

French prosecutor wants the son of Equatorial Guinea's President jailed for embezzling $115m from his country

A French public prosecutor on Wednesday asked a court to sentence the son of Equatorial Guinea's president to three years in jail on charges of embezzling $115 million from his country to buy Parisian luxury properties and exotic cars.

Teodorin Obiang, who's the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea and the eldest son of President Teodoro Obiang denied the charges of laundering embezzled public funds. He is being tried in absentia.

The French authorities investigating the possibly illicit purchases of French assets by African leaders, estimate that Teodorin’s collection of cars, real estate, and other items are worth more than €100 million (about $115 million). The prosecutor is also seeking a €30 million fine for Teodorin.

The Prosecutors allege that Teodorin stole at least $115 million from the country while serving as agriculture minister for his father, who first took power in 1979.

Among the acquisitions at the centre of the trial are a large property bought for 25 million euros ($28.31 million)in 2005 on Paris's upmarket Avenue Foch, with gymnasium, steam room, hairdressing studio and a discotheque with cinema screen.

In addition, prosecutors say Obiang built up an exceptional collection of costly cars, which along with clothes, jewels and real estate took the value of all his assets to around 100 million euros.

According to Reuters, the case is the first of several to reach court in a broader judicial investigation into allegations of illicit acquisitions in France by long-time leaders and family relatives in several African countries including Gabon and the Congo Republic.

The court's ruling is expected to come at a later date.

Over the past few years, European authorities have seized some of Obiang’s properties including a $120 million 76-meter yacht, called Ebony Ice, and a fleet of some of the world’s rarest cars, and a mansion in Paris, complete with a club, gold-plated bathrooms, and original paintings by Degas and Renoir.

In a previous settlement with US authorities, Obiang handed over more than $30 million in assets, including a villa in Malibu, California and luxury cars. He was able to keep Michael Jackson collectors items including a crystal glove Jackson once wore.

French prosecutor wants the son of Equatorial Guinea's President jailed for embezzling $115m from his country

A French public prosecutor on Wednesday asked a court to sentence the son of Equatorial Guinea's president to three years in jail on charges of embezzling $115 million from his country to buy Parisian luxury properties and exotic cars.

Teodorin Obiang, who's the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea and the eldest son of President Teodoro Obiang denied the charges of laundering embezzled public funds. He is being tried in absentia.

The French authorities investigating the possibly illicit purchases of French assets by African leaders, estimate that Teodorin’s collection of cars, real estate, and other items are worth more than €100 million (about $115 million). The prosecutor is also seeking a €30 million fine for Teodorin.

The Prosecutors allege that Teodorin stole at least $115 million from the country while serving as agriculture minister for his father, who first took power in 1979.

Among the acquisitions at the centre of the trial are a large property bought for 25 million euros ($28.31 million)in 2005 on Paris's upmarket Avenue Foch, with gymnasium, steam room, hairdressing studio and a discotheque with cinema screen.

In addition, prosecutors say Obiang built up an exceptional collection of costly cars, which along with clothes, jewels and real estate took the value of all his assets to around 100 million euros.

According to Reuters, the case is the first of several to reach court in a broader judicial investigation into allegations of illicit acquisitions in France by long-time leaders and family relatives in several African countries including Gabon and the Congo Republic.

The court's ruling is expected to come at a later date.

Over the past few years, European authorities have seized some of Obiang’s properties including a $120 million 76-meter yacht, called Ebony Ice, and a fleet of some of the world’s rarest cars, and a mansion in Paris, complete with a club, gold-plated bathrooms, and original paintings by Degas and Renoir.

In a previous settlement with US authorities, Obiang handed over more than $30 million in assets, including a villa in Malibu, California and luxury cars. He was able to keep Michael Jackson collectors items including a crystal glove Jackson once wore.

Aisha Buhari returns to London to visit President Buhari

Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, is on her way to London to visit her husband, President Buhari, who is currently on medical leave there. According to a statement issued by the director of information, office of the wife of the president, Suleiman Haruna today, Mrs Buhari would stop over at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, en route London.

“She is expected to stop over at Addis Ababa, to make a symbolic appearance at the meeting of the Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) on Monday 3rd July, 2017. She will join other members to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the organisation and use the opportunity to reiterate the voting rights of Nigeria in the upcoming elections of the organisation. She will continue her journey to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, 4th July, 2017. She will convey to the President the best wishes of Nigerians and their fervent prayers for his quick recovery.”

The statement read Mrs Buhari traveled to London to see President Buhari on May 30th and returned to Nigeria on June 6th.
Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, last week, alleged that she was not allowed to see President Buhari when she was in  the UK.

Aisha Buhari returns to London to visit President Buhari

Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, is on her way to London to visit her husband, President Buhari, who is currently on medical leave there. According to a statement issued by the director of information, office of the wife of the president, Suleiman Haruna today, Mrs Buhari would stop over at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, en route London.

“She is expected to stop over at Addis Ababa, to make a symbolic appearance at the meeting of the Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) on Monday 3rd July, 2017. She will join other members to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the organisation and use the opportunity to reiterate the voting rights of Nigeria in the upcoming elections of the organisation. She will continue her journey to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, 4th July, 2017. She will convey to the President the best wishes of Nigerians and their fervent prayers for his quick recovery.”

The statement read Mrs Buhari traveled to London to see President Buhari on May 30th and returned to Nigeria on June 6th.
Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, last week, alleged that she was not allowed to see President Buhari when she was in  the UK.

Single. I'm happy- Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna has confirmed her split from her baby Daddy and former fiancé, Rob Kardashian. She confirmed it with the post above. They keep getting back together, so they will probably get back together again.

Single. I'm happy- Blac Chyna

Blac Chyna has confirmed her split from her baby Daddy and former fiancé, Rob Kardashian. She confirmed it with the post above. They keep getting back together, so they will probably get back together again.

Governor Shettima hails Igbo carpenters working in an orphanage school under construction at Baga, Borno

"This is the Nigeria of our dreams!" declared Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima when he met a team of igbo carpenters while on inspection tour of orphanage school construction site at Baga road bypass, Maiduguri.

"Eze is an Igbo man, a carpenter and a resident of Maiduguri who cannot speak Hausa or any of our local languages of the state" he said. "Eze together with his team of 25 Igbo carpenters are currently working in one of our orphanage schools under construction at Baga Road bypass in Maiduguri. "I met them earlier this week and we are mightily proud of them."

Governor Shettima hails Igbo carpenters working in an orphanage school under construction at Baga, Borno

"This is the Nigeria of our dreams!" declared Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima when he met a team of igbo carpenters while on inspection tour of orphanage school construction site at Baga road bypass, Maiduguri.

"Eze is an Igbo man, a carpenter and a resident of Maiduguri who cannot speak Hausa or any of our local languages of the state" he said. "Eze together with his team of 25 Igbo carpenters are currently working in one of our orphanage schools under construction at Baga Road bypass in Maiduguri. "I met them earlier this week and we are mightily proud of them."

Photos: First lady of Kebbi state, Zainab Atiku Bagudu, bursts into tears during her visit to a public hospital in the state

 Her personal photographer, Aisha Augie-Kuta, who shared the photo online wrote
"Wife of the Governor of #Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Atiku Bagudu @drzus emotionally walks away from a mother of two & her ill children at a hospital in Kebbi State. During the visit, she gave financial support to over 300 patients in three different hospitals anchored by the Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development.
She said "As a consultant pediatrician and a mother, there is so much to cry about with our hospitals. We are happy with the approvals from the Governor for renovations, purchases and hiring of doctors. Our hope is that Kebbi can meet up with the basic standards of healthcare as soon as possible". 29-6-17 #ourkebbi#nigeria #Africa". Attachments area

Photos: First lady of Kebbi state, Zainab Atiku Bagudu, bursts into tears during her visit to a public hospital in the state

 Her personal photographer, Aisha Augie-Kuta, who shared the photo online wrote
"Wife of the Governor of #Kebbi State, Dr. Zainab Atiku Bagudu @drzus emotionally walks away from a mother of two & her ill children at a hospital in Kebbi State. During the visit, she gave financial support to over 300 patients in three different hospitals anchored by the Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development.
She said "As a consultant pediatrician and a mother, there is so much to cry about with our hospitals. We are happy with the approvals from the Governor for renovations, purchases and hiring of doctors. Our hope is that Kebbi can meet up with the basic standards of healthcare as soon as possible". 29-6-17 #ourkebbi#nigeria #Africa". Attachments area

South African court orders schools to promote more than one religion

The South Gauteng High Court in South Africa has ruled that public schools promote more than one religion in the country.
This comes after six public schools were accused by OGod organization of promoting Christianity over other faiths.
During the case hearing in Court today,  the organisation for Religious Education and Democracy argues that there’s religious bias in South African public schools.

While the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools and Solidarity, which represents the six schools the case was brought against, says that the Constitution allows public schools to identify with one religion and promote it.

They also argued that it's permitted in terms of the constitutional, legal framework and existing case law.

Handing down the ruling, Judge Willem van Der Linde ruled that the adoption of a single religion at schools would disadvantage pupils.

According to him, schools cannot deny pupils the opportunity of practicing other religions.

The ruling means public schools have an obligation to review policies around religion, while parents and school governing bodies can now determine what religion or religions children are taught at schools.

South African court orders schools to promote more than one religion

The South Gauteng High Court in South Africa has ruled that public schools promote more than one religion in the country.
This comes after six public schools were accused by OGod organization of promoting Christianity over other faiths.
During the case hearing in Court today,  the organisation for Religious Education and Democracy argues that there’s religious bias in South African public schools.

While the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools and Solidarity, which represents the six schools the case was brought against, says that the Constitution allows public schools to identify with one religion and promote it.

They also argued that it's permitted in terms of the constitutional, legal framework and existing case law.

Handing down the ruling, Judge Willem van Der Linde ruled that the adoption of a single religion at schools would disadvantage pupils.

According to him, schools cannot deny pupils the opportunity of practicing other religions.

The ruling means public schools have an obligation to review policies around religion, while parents and school governing bodies can now determine what religion or religions children are taught at schools.