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A frontline gaming company, Western Lotto Nigeria Limited, has reacted to the news of the purported prohibition of foreign lottery games in Nigeria by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), describing it as “ill-advised, counter-productive and null and void.The company said the lottery commission cannot by a mere pronouncement confer on itself the powers that the enabling Act or the National Assembly did not confer on it; more so when the matter is before the court. Western Lotto, which recently became the sole rights owners of the Ghana Games in Nigeria, said the action of the Lanre Gbajabiamila-led Commission was “unreasonable…

Benin Film Academy, a brain child of veteran Nollywood movie maker, Ambassador Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen has won big at this year’s Film in Edo Project Initiative.Announcing the winners in the keenly contested talent development initiative of the Edo state government and Market Development in Niger Delta (MADE) funded filmmaking competition over weekend at the Edo Innovation Hub, ICE Road, Benin city, Benin Film Academy trained Mr. Michael Eriyo, Miss Charlotte Ojeaga and Mr Joseph Okhomina won big.Designed to stimulate the growth, development and sustainance of the art of filmmaking in Edo state, Pitch-Win And Shot Competition, very soon creative atmosphere…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Monday told his cabinet members to brace up to the responsibilities and challenges of their new offices as they are under public scrutiny. According to the Governor, a lot of burden would be on them to live above board and be morally upright. He charged members of the newly constituted cabinet of the State to be role models, manage expectations and join him in advancing the goals of even development across the State, as they are now public servants and not mere representatives of their towns or local governments. He said they should not be found…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that not responding to various attacks by his opponents during the electioneering campaign in the run up to the 2019 gubernatorial election, gave him victory at the poll.The Governor, who revealed this at this year’s Universal Week of Prayer, with the theme: “Liberty Wherewith Christ,” organised by the Iperu Branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), noted that anger could deny one his or her destiny, if not well managed.”It is good not to be angry. I always pray to God not to allow me be angry. I know what…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Sunday said those military officers who died in active service should be regarded as martyrs.He enjoined the people of the State not to wait until the next Remembrance Day to support the wives and families of fallen soldiers.Abiodun said that like the early Christians who died in the defence of their faith, these “military martyrs paid the supreme sacrifice for Nigeria to remain one and for us to sleep with our two eyes closed.”He urged fellow Nigerians to look around their neighbourhoods and stretch out their hands of fellowship to them.Prince Dapo Abiodun…

The entire membership of Yorùbá Council of Youths Worldwide Ogun State Council congratulates the newly sworn in Commissioners in Ogun State, the Commissioners and their portfolio are as follows:1. Hon. Afolabi Afuape (Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs) 2. Hon Tunji Akinosi (Forestry) 3. Prof. Sidi Osho (Education, Science and Technology ) 4. Dr Adeola Odedina (Agriculture) 5. Mr Olaolu Olabimtan (Budget and Planning) 6. Barr. Gbolahan Adeniran (Justice) 7. Dr Tomi Coker (Health) 8. Barr. Femi Ogunbanwo (Special Duties) 9. Tpl. Tunji Odunlami (Urban and Physical Planning) 10. Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun (Environment)11. Mrs Kikelomo Longe (Commerce and Industry) 12. Mr Dapo Okubadejo (Finance) 13. Hon. Oludotun Taiwo (Rural Development) 14. Hon. Ganiyu…

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun will on Friday swear in the 19 commissioners recently screened and approved by the state Assembly.The confirmed 19 commissioner-nominees would also be given their portfolios at the event slated to hold at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta at 11am prompt.These commissioner-nominees include Mr Afolabi Afuape, a former Commissioner for Sports in the state and another former commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Tunji Akinosi.The others include the pioneer vice chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Sidi Osho and a former Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Dr Adeola Odedina as…

Former Ambassador to Switzerland, Yahaya Kwande has said that at 90 years, he would not die until former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, becomes the president of Nigeria. In this interview, he said that the nation needs a person in the mould of Waziri Adamawa to reposition the country.By way of agenda setting in view of the challenges facing our country, Nigeria, what do you recommend for President Muhammadu Buhari in the New year?The Nigeria Television Authority(NTA) came to me to comment on the President’s speech and his promises. I congratulated him but the one I said was faulty was the…

If everything goes as planned, Abeokuta, Ogun State, born, bred, and based Fuji music Star, Alhaji Sefiu Alao Adekunle, would soon be breaking a big record in the Fuji music fold in the country by becoming the first artiste in his genre to own a radio station. Though, he may not be becoming the first indegenous artiste to achieve that lofty feat as Gospel Tungba singer, Yinka Ayefe already owns radio stations in both Ibadan, Oyo State, and Abeokuta called Fresh F.M. But this fresh feat of owning a radio station, when it happens for Baba Oko as Sefiu Alao…

Mr Mohamed Ibn ChambasThe Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has lauded the conduct of the Guinea Bissau presidential election.This followed a three-day visit by Chambas to Guinea Bissau between Dec. 28 and Dec. 31.He applauds the people of Guinea Bissau for the successful conduct of the polls and the peaceful atmosphere that prevailed throughout the electoral process.The Special Representative commended the two candidates for their magnanimity and grace in accepting the results, and urges all party supporters to continue to show maturity and…