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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has advised the seven members of the Allied People’s Movement, APM in the Ogun State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC to be loyal to the party and work towards realising “the #BuildingOurFutureTogether” agenda of the State Government. Speaking while receiving the defected lawmakers who were led on a courtesy call to his office in Abeokuta, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Kunle Oluomo, Governor Abiodun stressed the need for all members to be loyal and contribute to the development of the State. Abiodun, who described the lawmakers’…

Private jets have long been considered one of the ultimate status symbols. They’re also a bright spot in the beaten-up aerospace sector.Textron Inc., the maker of Beechcraft turboprops and Cessna jets, on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations and forecast an almost 15% increase in sales for its aviation division this year as the coronavirus pandemic encourages those who can afford to fly private to do so. Gulfstream-maker General Dynamics Corp. also reported earnings, revealing that fourth quarter was the strongest for new private plane orders in the year. Its aerospace unit ended 2020 with a book-to-bill ratio…

We have selected movies across different genres to ensure you have a fun packed weekend on GOtv Max! You get to enjoy thrilling true crime documentaries that will keep you on the edge of your seat, great blockbusters, shows to keep your kids educated and entertained at the same time, action packed football and so much more. So, scroll down till you find something here that hits the spot! Into Indian drama? My Identity Season 1 airingdaily at 7pm on StarLife (Channel 23). This show centers around Avni Ayesha who was born out of wedlock but determined to lose the illegitimate identity the society and her grandmother…

GOtv customers can look forward to another football weekend with live action from the 2020/21 Premier League, La Liga and Serie A seasons on SuperSport for matches scheduled for 29 January to 1 February 2021. The top clash from the Premier League this weekend is the meeting of Manchester City and Sheffielld United at 4pm on Saturday, showing live on SS Select 2. Manchester City will back themselves for another three-point haul when they host Sheffield United. At 9pm, Southhampton vs Aston Villa will also air live on SS Football (channel 31). SuperSport is the only place to get English…

GOtv customers on Jolli and Jinja packages can still take advantage of the ongoing ‘Max For Less’ offer which started on 14th of January. This limited time only offer gives GOtv customers on the lower packages the opportunity to enjoy quality entertainment on the GOtv Max package at a discounted price of N2,999 only instead of N3,600. Jolli and Jinja customers who upgrade to the Max package get a wider range of quality entertainment to choose from on top channels such as ESPN, SuperSport La Liga, BET, M-Net Movies 4, StarLife, Cartoon Network, Investigation Discovery and much more. This weekend, customers who upgrade to GOtv Max will enjoy world-class…

In a bid to further enhance developmental projects in  all community areas  across the local government areas, Ogun State Government has released the sum of N85.5 Million as Grants- in Aid to Community Development Associations as well as its Council.The Commissioner, Ministry of Community Development & Cooperatives, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat disclosed this during A – 4 day programme organised by the Ministry  for  the 2020 disbursement of grant -in- aid to Community Development Associations held recently in Abeokuta.Hon. Hamzat  who highlighted the procedures for the disbursement said,400 Community Development Associations had been considered to receive the grants in the first…

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed delight, saying Junior Chamber International has reinstated his hope for a greater continent of Africa. Obasanjo made this known at the Africa and The Middle East National Presidents virtual meeting held on Saturday. The former President pointed that with the quality of young people in the organisation, he is more hopeful about the development of the continent of Africa through their impacting programs. He however, urged the participants at the meeting to embrace change, saying it is the only thing that is permanent in the life of human beings and institutions, adding…

AWKA- Barely one week after members of Anambra State Assembly members were tested for Coronavirus disease the House of Assembly complex was yesterday shut down after some of the results were released. Though Chairman of the House Committee on Information Okechukwu Okoye allayed fears about some members testing positive, and that the House was shut down because it was fumigated, Daily Independent learnt that the results started coming in two days ago and there had been some apprehension. When this correspondent visited the Assembly complex located at three armed zone, Awka yesterday the environment was a ghost of its own with…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has approved the appointment of Mallam Ahuraka Yusuf Isah, a seasoned journalist, as the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Strategy to the Judiciary with immediate effect. The appointment was made public on Tuesday by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Hajia Hadizatu Uwani Mustapha. Before his appointment, Isah was a Judiciary Editor/ Chief Correspondent with the Leadership Newspaper, Abuja and has also worked in various newspapers and magazines in the country. Isah in the past served as a media aide to two CJNs namely; Justice…

A social analyst, Mr Shina Philips, says President Muhammadu Buhari needs to complement his strategy of retaining his service chiefs to ensure stability in police leadership and guarantee a holistic approach in the fight against criminality. Philips, the Founder and President of Nigeria Pitch Award, analysing recent developments in The Nigeria Police, said on Tuesday in Lagos, that the incumbent Inspector-General of Police and the entire Police Force were central to the success of the battle against criminals. “Unfortunately, the Police has not enjoyed the same stability in leadership that has repositioned the military to sustain the fight against criminals.…