Lagos State, in 2024, will sustain its investment momentum towards expanding the growth of the economy. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented an estimate of N2.2 trillion expenditures to the House of Assembly for next year, proposing increased capital spending across key priority areas in the Economic Affairs sector. There will be renewed focus on Works and Infrastructure next year, Sanwo-Olu said, noting that the proposed intervention would enable the State Government bridge infrastructure deficit in economic viable sectors, including transportation, agriculture, tourism, waterfront infrastructure development, energy and mineral resources. Improvement expected from the investment, the Governor said, would boost…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Oyo State Government has described rumours making rounds that it has allocated Agodi Botanical Gardens to a proposed Housing Estate, as baseless and untrue. The state Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin Funmilayo said that mischief makers are trying to bring the State Government into an unnecessary distraction and nullify the laudable achievements recorded so far. He disclosed further that the Government values reforestation and afforestation, and as such, would not convert Agodi gardens into a residential Estate. He added that the large expanse of land to be converted to Baywood Estate does not include…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has assured that the projections on crude oil production and price benchmark for the 2024 Budget were realistic and realizable. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Company, Mr. Mele Kyari, gave the assurance during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Wednesday, 13 December, 2023. Speaking on the dynamics of the market in relation to the projected budget benchmark price of $77.96 per barrel, Kyari said: “With what we see in the market today and potentially in the year 2024 and even…
As a rider to the ratification of every recommendations of the Personnel Management Board by the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (C.S.C) on the seven indicted officials, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Friday, 8 December, 2023 released letters of Termination of Appointments and Reprimand to all 7 indicted officials of the Agency at Oshodi, Lagos. In a press statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq confirmed that every recommendations made by the Personnel Management Board on the 7 indicted LASTMA officials during their meeting on Tuesday, 19 August, 2023…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has hinted at plans by the Federal Government to rebuild Tudun Biri village in Igabi local government area of Kaduna State which was hit by a misfire from drones belonging to the Nigerian military. According to the VP, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the Pullako Initiative should be kick-started in Kaduna State, with a complete package, including houses, clinics, schools, veterinary clinics, empowerment initiatives and solar energy, among others, in Tudun Biri community as a way of compensation for the destruction caused by the drone misfire. The Vice President disclosed this on Thursday, 7…
ECOWAS leaders have resolved to urgently review efforts to activate a standby force for counter- terrorism operations in areas infested by terrorist groups. A communiqué read by Dr. Omar Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission, at the end of the 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, on Sunday, 10 December, 2023, in Abuja, said the leaders reiterated their commitment to the eradication of terrorism and other threats to peace, security, and stability in the region. They also resolved to hold an extraordinary summit on unconstitutional changes of government aimed at promoting peace, security,…
Streaming giant, Prime Video is on the move again as it is out with a new captivating original film, Breath of Life, premiering on December 15, 2023. Breath of Life, a journey of redemption and hope, unnravelling the depths of human Connection. Written and Directed by BB Sasore and produced by Eku Edewor, and its executive director is Derin Adeyokunnu, this heartwarming masterpiece delves into the transformative journey of Timi, an extraordinarily gifted and wealthy man grappling with the depths of grief and despair following a tragic loss. When Timi’s path intersects with Elijah, a humble young man who becomes his housekeeper, their unexpected encounter ignites a profound transformation.…
Former Auditor General/Permanent Secretary for Local Governments in Lagos State, Alhaji Mubashiru Hassan has congratulated the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi on the Honourary Doctor of Divinity award bestowed on him by a Lagos based theological institute, Crystal Bible College. Speaking exclusively to thegazellenews.com on the award, Alhaji Hassan described it as well deserved. “It’s a well deserved honour. Our Chairman is a God-fearing cleric on his own and he has been directing the affairs of our great with divine assistance from Almighty God,” Hassan said According to him, the Lagos APC Chairman has…