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Tribute to late Alhaji Bako Kontagora (Garkuwan Kontagora) on his 30th year Remembrance Late Alhaji Bako Kontagora of blessed memory was a consummate businessman, astute politician and renowned philanthropist. Born as Sa’id Bako Mohammed in Kontagora Niger state, Garkuwa was an enigma who bestrode the business and political landscape of Kontagora, Niger state and Nigeria as a colossus. Garkuwa had a big dream to affect lives and he gave it his all. His life is a testament to the veracity of Napoleon Hill’s assertion in his famous book, ‘Think and Grow Rich’ that “whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve”. Garkuwa did not allow his lack of formal education early in life to deter him, but with the discipline he got from Islamic education, he was able to acquire a working knowledge of the English language through adult education. This was all he needed as a springboard to become an international businessmen of repute. He established blue chip companies with bo

NGIJ Set to unveil Kogi Governance Assessment Report (GAR) On Tuesday  NGIJ Set to unveil Kogi Governance Assessment Report (GAR) On Tuesday The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) is set to unveil the final report of its findings in Kogi State on the adminstration of Governor Yahaya Bello. The Guild’s spokesman, Adeyemi Obadimu, in a statement, said the GA Report will be officially unveiled at a Press Conference on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Nicon Luxury Hotels, Abuja. Obadimu disclosed that the report was the product of a month-long survey of the various policies, programs, projects and activities of the four years administration of the current state government as well as the impact on the people. He stated that, members of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) led by the National President, Wale Abydeen, were in the Confluence State to physically assess the situation through application of questionnaires across the three senatorial d

YAHAYA BELLO IS A VICTIM OF MEDIA BLACKMAIL AS NGIJ REPORT RATES KOGI GOV. PASS MARK Contrary to widespread media speculations of ‘abysmal’ performance of the All Progressive Congress, APC led administration in Kogi State, findings from the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) Good Governance Index Report has revealed that indeed, Governor Yahaya Bello has recorded notable improvements in some critical sectors, particularly healthcare, rural electrification, road construction and security. Agriculture, education, job creation and improved Internal generated revenue were also amongst other improved sectors in the last three years. However, the Index report scored the Bello administration low on financial prudence, workers welfare, youth and sports development as well as public communication. The GA Report, a product of a month-long survey of the various initiatives and projects of the three years administration of the current Kogi State government, wh

Okiki Bright drags telecoms giants to Court over intellectual property theft An upcoming hip hop artiste, Okiki Bright has dragged telecommunications giants, 9mobile, Airtel, Glo and another company Mobilexcetera  before the federal high court, Ikoyi Lagos over illegal use of his intellectual property, ‘Gba gbe boshe sele’ as caller tune without his authorization. Investigations by members of the Nigeria Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) reveal that in a suit, FHC/L/CS/1776/17 and dated November 22nd, 2017 at the federal high court, Lagos the promising artiste is asking, among other things, for the sum of four hundred million naira from the four defendants and a perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from continued use of the work. At the resumed hearing of the matter on Monday 1 July 2019 before the Honourable Justice I.N OWEIBO, Okiki Bright testified and tendered 16 exhibits, contending that , “after recording my song titled ‘Gbagbe bosesele’ a friend

Infrastructure, Health, Security Top List as NGIJ Scores Gov. Bello High on Good Governance By: Fashina Mobolaji Shaking FlycomNews A finding from the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) Good Governance Index Report has revealed that the current Kogi State government of Yahaya Bello recorded notable improvements in some critical sectors, particularly healthcare, rural electrification, road construction and security. Agriculture, education, job creation and improved internal generated revenue were also amongst other improved sectors in the last three years. However, the Index report scored the Bello administration low on financial prudence, workers welfare, youth and sports development as well as public communication. The GA Report, a product of a month-long survey of the various initiatives and projects of the three years administration of the current Kogi State government, which was unveiled at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, quot

BIRTHDAY REMARKS TO HON GBOLAHAN ADEPEGBA JP Birthdays are usually a very memorable and special day in the life of every human being. It is also a day that calls for reflection, for some people, it is a day to just wine and dine, have fun and it goes on for the rest of their life. Whilst for some, it is a moment of impact and leaving enduring legacies behind. For the person of ,HON GBOLAHAN ADEPEGBA  JP  it is a moment of mould and birthing great and sound leaders of characters and competences. Spurred by his burning passion to see the light and, you have exhibited uncommon wisdom, remarkable vision, and exemplary leadership. I wish you peace, good health, and happiness. Congratulations and happy birthday! As you mark your years of existence on earth today, on this special day, l want to tell you that people recognize your labor of love and useful work for the good of humanity you are serving in the city of Lagos. Many happy returns!  I also join with other well-wishers to c

#SPONSOREDADVERT!!!! NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF  PROPRIETORS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS (NAPPS) LAGOS CHAPTER INVITES ALL PRIVATE SCHOOL OWNERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TO NAPPS DAY 2019 Theme: Celebrating Teachers as an Asset to Nation Building. Date: 26th Sept, 1st Oct, 12th Oct., 2019. Venue: Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere Lagos. Time: 9:00 AM prompt. Announcer: Dr Wasiu O. Adumadeyin President Lagos NAPPS

BREAKING NEWS: KOGI STATE HIGH COURT RESTRAINS IMPEACHMENT ORDER DEPUTY GOV. ELDER SIMON ACHUBA. The Kogi State high court, siting in Lokoja Tuesday has ordered an experte order restraining the Kogi State house of assembly from proceeding on the alleged impeachment notice on the state deputy governor , Elder Simon Achuba . Flycomnews gathered from impeccable source  that the court placed the ordered / granted an experte motion , restraining the state House of Assembly from proceeding on the alleged impeachment procedure on / of the state deputy governor , Elder Simon Achuba. Details Later.

SUCCOR AS OKORO MARKS HIS BIRTHDAY IN GENERAL HOSPITAL LAGOS AS HUGE CASH OF 30 ENVELOPES GIVE OUT. Chief Executive Officer of H O Agboola Autos Lagos, Mr Agboola Olarenwaju Hakeem put smiles on the faces of 30 patients in Lagos Island General Hospital Marina, in his celebration to mark this year's birthday Birthdays are the reminder of life and it's vanities, about the times of impact and grace to do, they are the measure of existence in a wild goose chase. As this played out today when one of the big boys in Lagos Island decided to take a minute of visitation to the General Hospital Marina  Lagos Island (Emergency Wards)  with huge cash of envelops to over 30 patients and personnel in an early hour of today. According to him, feel excited that today marks my birthday and being here at Lagos Island General Hospital Marina, to pay courtesy visit and give a token to those who are in need of assistant. He said he decided to have a low key birthday and prefer to choi

PHOTO NEWS| LAWMA BACK ON THE  STREET FOR CLEANER LAGOS  AS SWEEPERS GET COMMENDATION LAST WEEK

LAWMA FEMALE SWEEPERS GET COMMENDATION The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ola Oresanya, has described the female street sweepers as the engine room of the organization, working round the clock to keep the state clean and sustain the environment. He said this at Ikeja during an award ceremony organized by Spotlight African Network to celebrate the women workforce of the Authority for their input towards achieving cleaner and healthier environment in the state. At the program tagged, LAWMA Women Making A Difference, Community Service Leadership Awards, he said: I use this opportunity to appreciate you all and to commend the Spotlight African Network, for recognizing and celebrating the great roles you have consistently played, in making the environment conducive for all residents and visitors in our state. Speaking further, he commended the organizers of the event for recognizing the efforts of the sweepers, and for organizing a safety