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Actor Funso Adeolu after the incident It’s the end of December 2016 and we are all praying for safe entry in 2017, well; actor Funso Adeolu has the reason to give God thanks for his life. The famous actor escaped death in Ibadan on 12 December. He was on his way home from the movie set of ‘Giant’ (Omiran) produced by Tolulope Oke and featuring Femi Adebayo when disaster struck. I can categorically give a first-hand testimony of the scene that it was only by the saving hands of God that the car did not overturn into the swampy ditch on the express. Rescuers about to pull the car out The Toyota Camry was literarily hanging by a thread at the edge of what I can only describe as a death trap. Our government really must do more in repairing our roads, putting the safety of road users first. There are too many death traps on Nigerian roads. Rescuers about to pull the car out The actor who was on-set hours after the incident sat by the road side during the pulling out of his car

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has distributed 18 Prado Jeeps worth N279 million to 18 traditional rulers in the state. The governor, who made the announcement during the distribution at Government House, Abakaliki on Saturday, said that about 80 traditional rulers in the state would benefit from the largesse. He appealed to traditional rulers who have not collected their Jeep to be patient or indicate the vehicles of their choices for money to be provided to buy them. “The Prado Jeeps cost N11.5 million each when we assumed office, but currently they cost N25 million each and they are scarce. “We have made the necessary commitment to the supplier as the vehicles might not even be purchased at that amount in 2017,” he said. The governor said the vehicles would give the traditional rulers a sense of belonging and instill the required confidence on them to enhance their status. He said: “the vehicles will enable you compete favourably with your counterparts across the country

Actor Funso Adeolu after the incident It’s the end of December 2016 and we are all praying for safe entry in 2017, well; actor Funso Adeolu has the reason to give God thanks for his life. The famous actor escaped death in Ibadan on 12 December. He was on his way home from the movie set of ‘Giant’ (Omiran) produced by Tolulope Oke and featuring Femi Adebayo when disaster struck. I can categorically give a first-hand testimony of the scene that it was only by the saving hands of God that the car did not overturn into the swampy ditch on the express. Rescuers about to pull the car out The Toyota Camry was literarily hanging by a thread at the edge of what I can only describe as a death trap. Our government really must do more in repairing our roads, putting the safety of road users first. There are too many death traps on Nigerian roads. Rescuers about to pull the car out The actor who was on-set hours after the incident sat by the road side during the pulling out of his car

The fallen oil tanker being lifted What could have been a major tragedy was on Saturday averted by the combined efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire Service when a tanker fully loaded with 33,000 litres of PMS fell on the Anthony Bridge Inward Gbagada. According to an eyewitness account, the incident which occurred at about midnight on Saturday was as a result of two trucks struggling to overtake each other which collided, leaving the fuel tanker fallen on its side while the other one sped away. General Manager of LASEMA, Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu who confirmed the incident, said that at about 12:15am, a call came at the agency’s call centre to alert about the accident. The fallen oil tanker “We discovered that the fuel in the tanker was leaking heavily from the three compartments and men of the Lagos State Fire Service were on ground to blanket the fuel with chemicals and foam to reduce the level of combustible capacity to explode

L-R: Dr. Oke presenting bond certificate to a retiree, Mrs Elizabeth Ashiru; Mrs Folashade Onanuga and Mrs Folashade Adesoye The Lagos State Government on Friday paid the sum of N1.9 billion to 495 retirees from the state public service as their pensions right under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS. The retirees were issued bond certificates by the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pension, Dr. Benson Oke at the 34th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation organised by the Lagos State Pensions Commission, LASPEC, at the NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Oke also disclosed that between August 2015 and November 2016, the government paid N21.929 billion to 5,025 retirees and that as at November 2016, the accrued pension rights of about N55.941 billion had been paid to 12,426 retirees by the state government since the commencement of payment of entitlements in the CPS dispensation. “The state government is also very much committed to the regular con

As Christians in Nigeria join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has enjoined Nigerians to embrace the virtues of love and peaceful co-existence that the season symbolises. The Governor, in his Christmas goodwill message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, urged Nigerians to also seize the moment to reach out to fellow Nigerians who are in distress at this period of the nation’s history. He said that despite the economic challenges, Nigeria was still making steady progress, urging Nigerians not to lose faith in their belief that the nation would experience better days ahead. “The season of Christmas is one that exemplifies the virtues of love and peaceful co-existence. We must continue to extend a hand of love, benevolence and live as one family irrespective of our creed or colour. We must also continue to respect each other’s right to live freely and peacefully”, the Governor said. Governor Ambode said Nigeria

Hair Salon Barbing and hairdressing salons in Lagos say they record low patronage contrary to high expectations for increase in patronage by the public, particularly during the yuletide. A survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicates that many of the respondents agree that patronage in this season might not increase after all. Mrs Jumoke Dada, the owner of Mummy K Beauty Salon, Lagos, said that the business was slow. “This year has been tough and many people are complaining of lack of funds and many reuse their weave-on to make their hair,’’ she said. Another hairdresser and salon operator, Micheal Laide, said that few people were doing their hair but not the usual rush for Christmas period. “The men are doing their normal haircut and women their hairdo and some ladies prefer retain their hairdo for about a month to three months. Laide said: “Maybe, the economic recession contributed to that or people do not want to sleep in salon this year,’’ he said. Albert Maduako,

Barack Obama and Trump Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has explained why his administration rejected incoming President Donald Trump’s advice on the Friday’s UN Security Council’s resolution on Israeli settlements on Palestinian territory. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, in a statement issued on Friday, said that the U.S. action was predicated on preserving the possibility of a two-State solution to the protracted Israeli-Palestine conflict. The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York, reports that Trump had on Thursday, pressured the U.S. to veto the Security Council’s Resolution initially sponsored by Egypt. Following the pressure that Trump also reportedly put on the sponsor of the resolution, Egypt withdrew it and the vote was consequently delayed till Friday. However, the resolution was put forward on Friday by Malaysia, New Zealand, Senegal and Venezuela and the 15-member Council adopted the resolution by a vote of 14 in favour and with one ab

Passengers at a motor park Nigerians have defied the impact of the country’s economic situation to travel for Christmas as many motor parks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witnessed massive turnout of travelers on Saturday. Many of the motor parks around Jabi and Utoko axis of the city recorded massive passengers turnout since Friday. Mr Jude Ugwu, Public Relations Officer, Peace Mass Transit (PMT), said that people still prefered to travel despite the economic downturn and the increase in fares. Ugwu disclosed that the PMT park recorded an upsurge of passengers on Friday which he described as the ”peak day’’ for travelers. According to him, what PMT is experiencing this year is the same as last year. “We had a surprise because we were not expecting passengers to turn out the way they did this year considering the cost of fare and the economic situation in the country today. “Eventually we saw a good turnout of passengers irrespective of what is on ground economically,’’

Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff The Chief of Army staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended the efforts and sacrifices of gallant officers and men of the Nigerian Army currently engaged in the counter insurgency operations in the North East and other operations across the country and abroad. Buratai gave the commendation in a Christmas and New Year message to the the personnel. “I congratulate you for your bravery, doggedness and loyalty in these endeavours. I want to urge you all to maintain the momentum and remain steadfast as we continue to professionally and responsively carryout our constitutional roles. “On my part, I will continue to ensure that troops’ welfare and that of their families, remains my utmost priority. “Let me reassure you of the Federal Government’s commitment to providing the Nigerian Army with the requisite support for us to perform our duties. “The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, has pledged his

Nigerian soldiers President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja commended the troops of the Nigerian Army for crushing Boko Haram terrorists in their last enclave in Sambisa forest. In a goodwill message to troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole on the successful capture of the Boko Haram enclave in Sambisa forest, Buhari expressed delight, saying he was proud of the troops. He said: “I am delighted at, and most proud of the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army, on receipt of the long-awaited and most gratifying news of the final crushing of Boko Haram terrorists in their last enclave in Sambisa forest. “I want to use this opportunity to commend the determination, courage and resilience of troops of Operation Lafiya Dole at finally entering and crushing the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents at Camp Zero, which is located deep within the heart of Sambisa forest. “I was told by the Chief of Army Staff that the Camp fell at about 1:35 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, and that the terroris