Photo: Ogun deputy Gov stops her convoy to help accident victim

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga pictured above in the middle as she worked with her staff to save a truck driver who was involved in a lone accident along Ijebu-Ode/Sagamu road in Ogun state.

Buhari congratulates Muslims nationwide as Ramadan fast begins tomorrow

Press statement from the presidency below... President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to pray for the return of peace, love and prosperity throughout the country as Muslims start the 2015 Ramadan fast. In a congratulatory message released on his behalf by the Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, President Buhari implored Muslims to seek maximum benefits from the Ramadan period "by being helpful to all manner of people, learning and following the true message of the religion as taught by the Holy Prophet." The President in his message directed an appeal to the perpetrators of violence and destruction in the name of Islam all over the world to desist from tarnishing the name of the religion. "As we make collective efforts to bring to a permanent end the menace of the Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin countries, let me use this auspicious occasion to appeal to our misguided brothers to drop their arms, embrace peace and seek a better understanding of Islam during this Holy period and beyond," Buhari said. The President prayed to Allah to bring peace and harmony to all parts of the country and the world at large. "I wish all our citizens a blessed Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem Mubarak," the statement concluded. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity) State House Abuja.

Osun state replies Ben Murray Bruce - says he is mocking Nigerian workers

This evening Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce offered to donate his wardrobe allowance to Osun state workers who have not been paid their salaries for months (read here). Well, the government of Osun state didn't appreciate his 'kind' gesture and clapped back at him. They released a statement saying he is mocking Nigerian workers. Find the statement signed by the Director Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Office of the Osun state Governor below... My attention has been drawn to a tweet by a member of Upper chamber of the National Assembly Senator Ben Murray Bruce of the PDP from Bayelsa saying he will not reject the alleged hefty pay for members of the National Assembly but collect it and donate to Osun workers. It is saddening and tragic that Mr. Murray Bruce whom many had accorded a lot of respect is too early in the day joining the fray of politicisation and trivialising the salary issue affecting more than half of the states of the federation in this ridiculous manner. While Nigerians are in hot debate over the alleged jumbo pay and the mood of the country Murray Bruce seems to have turned the plight of Nigerian workers to a thing of an entertainment. Of all the states in the federation who are battling to pay salaries as a result of the precarious economic situation his party the PDP threw Nigeria into why is it that it is Osun he wants to take his pay to? This is certainly playing to the gallery and nothing but a mockery in the faces of Nigerian workers and not only of Osun extraction. It is not only wicked but ungodly to play politics with the suffering of the people. If the Senator’s conscience tells him his pay is too high especially in the face of the prevailing economic predicament of Nigeria the most honourable thing to do is to lead a protest for reduction and not a self serving philanthropy only in the direction of Osun workers. Semiu Okanlawon, Director Bureau of Communication and Strategy Office of the Governor Osogbo

Pedestrian Bridge at CMS has been cleared of trash (photos)

This morning I shared a photo of the bad state of the pedestrian Bridge at CMS in Lagos - it was filled with trash. The Lagos Waste Management, LAWMA, have since done something about it. The bridge has been effectively cleaned up and the Authority has assigned a sweeper to ensure sustainability. More photos after the cut...

Saraki receives agency responsible for allowances of Assembly members, releases statement

The Senate president this afternoon met with the management of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation & Fiscal Commission RMAFC, to clarify issues bothering on the alleged N8.64 billion wardrobe allowance the newly inaugurated Assembly members are entitled to. At the meeting, the Chairman of RMAFC, Engr. Elias Mbam denied the media reports, stating that each lawmaker is entitled to N506, 600 wardrobe allowance per annum. A press statement from Senator Saraki on the matter after the cut ... President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki today warned government agencies adamant of not remitting Federal Government revenue to the Federation account saying government will no longer condone such mismanagement act. Senator Saraki said this when he received the Chairman of Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Engr. Elias Mbam and his team in Abuja that non-compliance by agencies of government has brought major setback in the processes of governance. He reiterated the support of the Senate in bringing back justice to any erring agency that indulges in diverting government revenue to illegal channel adding, “Monetary revenue and allocation is a serious challenge to our economy. Though, diversification of economy is very important but is not an overnight issue. We must block every leakage in government revenue. “We made campaign promises to Nigerians and we must fulfill all our pledges. It cannot be business as usual. We will do everything within our capacity to elevate the living standard of Nigerians.” Senator Saraki also cleared air on the N8.64billion bogus wardrobe allowance to lawmakers as reported in the media, saying the Commission is charged with fixing of remunerations to public office holders and advise the media to be more accurate in their reporting. Earlier, the RMAFC Boss, Mbam said the agency have always enjoyed cordial relationship with the National Assembly while calling for continued working partnership with the view to enhance their effectiveness. Mbam condemned the recent media report that exaggerated the wardrobe allowances of Senators and members of the House of Representatives saying, that wardrobe allowance is 25 percent of the basic salary which when broken down amounts to N506, 600 per legislator, per annum. He advised that the agency operates a functional website where information concerning the day-to-day activities of the agency is published. Bamikole Omishore Media Office of the President of the Senate

Tecno Abuja Boom Party with Kiss Daniel

It’s going to be epic, unbeatable and unforgettable. It’s the most anticipated campus party of the year - the Tecno Boom Party! Tecno is invading Abuja with the new Tecno Boom J7 and it’s going to be live at the University of Abuja Gwagwalada campus on Thursday 18th June, 2015, with lots of star prizes and freebies to be won! And that’s not all! Guess what! You won’t be leaving with whom you came with, because you would be leaving with your homeboy Kiss Daniel! Tecno invading Abuja live with the Tecno Boom Box #ItsBoomTime. The Lagos boom party was awesome, but the Abuja boom party would be an EPIC invasion. Don’t be told, be there to witness history! You can share your thoughts, Comments and pictures with the harsh tag #ItsBoomTime to Win Tickets and Party Hard with @kissdaniels BOOM J7: Best Music Phone ever TECNO Mobile’s idea of a holistic mobile entertainment is captured on the BOOM J7 pre-installed music app jam-packed with local and international hit songs that users could either stream live or download directly into their smartphone library. Every component of the BOOM J7 is put together to compliment music including its Full Metal Hi-Fi headset with noise cancellation technology.

Osun APC calls for understanding at Ramadan due to unpaid salaries

In a statement issued by its director of publicity, research and strategy, Mr Kunle Oyatomi in Osogbo, Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress-APC in Osun state has appealed to the people of the state to exercise utmost patience, perseverance and understanding in the face of the financial adversity, which has lead the state into the month of Ramadan. He said: “In times like this, when we face a collective challenge approaching the Ramadan our faith must not waver, our restraint must not snap and our perseverance should hold firm so that we can triumph over this tragedy within the fasting period.” “We give assurances to government workers and the people who depend on government that this crisis of non-payment of salaries and other entitlements will very soon be resolved.” “These cynical people, are empty and incapable of even suggesting a solution; but are out there only to sow discord and pry on others’ misfortune to gloat in mockery. “But as Ramadan approaches, our spiritual self-restraint should take control of our emotional and financial strains; and Osun should demonstrate that their religious faith is solid and capable of withstanding what we are going through. “It is only through this unflinching demonstration of active faith that Allah will grant us relief and victory over our problems,” the party encouraged the people of Osun.The APC reinstated that governor Rauf Aregbesola was working so hard and relentlessly to end this crisis, and, “sooner than later, the non-payment of salaries will be a thing of the past’’.