Lagos Seals Up Popular Kanu Nwankwo Hotel

This used to be one of my favourite hotel when I was coming to Lagos from Abuja. I just hope they settle.

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a hotel owned by ex-Super Eagles player, Kanu Nwankwo, the Hardley Apartments, located on Victoria Island in the state.

They said, “After today, the enforcement unit will go round. Anybody that breaks the seal has violated the Lagos State law. We will then involve the Ministry of Justice.”

Kanu's hotel was among other hotels, churches and mosques sealed across the state on Monday over alleged air and noise pollution. No fewer than 30 facilities were shut in many areas across Lagos.

LASEPA said the owners of the facilities had been contacted several times in the last one year, adding that they refused to fully complied with instructions.

At the Hardley Apartments, it was noticed that the generators powering the hotel had large exhaust pipes facing the road.

The Director of Enforcement, Kayode Bello, ordered that one of the generators be tested, and it was discovered that it gave off thick gaseous emissions.

Bello said, “Even the sound is going to be more than 45 decibels at night. We want you to comply ─ that is the reason we are here. We have been on this for more than a year.”

The doors and gates of Kanu's hotel were subsequently chained, and plastered with the LASEPA seal.

LASEPA General Manager, Rasheed Shabi said the owner of the places sealed would sign an undertaking that they would comply with instructions meant to clean up the environment.

Governor Ambode appoints 19 new permanent secretaries

Press statement from Lagos state government

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of 19 new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, the appointments are in line with the Governor’s drive to restructure the civil service for efficient performance and service delivery. The development is also coming on the heels of the streamlining of some existing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) aimed at ensuring greater efficiency.
The new Permanent Secretaries, the statement said, have been deployed across board in the new structure of the civil service.

The names of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Mr. Bamgboye Abiodun; Mrs. Dapo-Thomas Boladele Aderemi; Mrs. Ariyo Elizabeth Olabisi; Mrs. Adekanye Adebunmi Elizabeth; Mr. Bode Agoro; Dr. (Mrs.) Ayandele Olufolayimika Abiose; Dr. (Mrs.) Sodeinde Nuriat Ibironke; Mr. Odeyemi Mohammed Adesina; Mrs. Odulana Arinola Olufunmilayo. Others are Mrs. Onisarotu Adesina Jemil; Engr. Bade-Adebowale Ajibade Caster; Mrs. Amosu Sewande Ayodele; Mr. Kadiri Abayomi Adebisi; Mrs. Anifowoshe Amidat Abiola; Mr. Adeyemi Folarin Anthony; Dr. (Mrs.) Oduwole Olanike Elizabeth; Mr. Mustapha Abdul Ahmed Olorunfemi; Mrs. Odunlami Funlola Adesola and Mr. Odupitan James Olusola.

Meanwhile, 15 Permanent Secretaries have also been retired from the civil service accordingly. Governor Ambode is expected to swear in the new Permanent Secretaries at the Lagos House, Alausa on Wednesday, August 5th.

We Are Not Divorcing, Our Love Is Real – Will Smite and Wife

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Burundian Journalist and AFP correspondent arrested and beaten

According to Esdras Ndikumana, (pictured above), who is a reporter with AFP, he was taking photos at the scene of the assassination of Burundian top general on Sunday in the capital Bujumbura when he was arrested by members of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) and taken to their office where he was subjected to severe beatings on his back, legs and the soles of his feet. They also broke his finger. He was later released and hospitalized...

"We will seek explanations from the authorities in Burundi and an assurance that such an incident will not happen again. Our correspondent must be able to continue to carry out his work in complete safety" Michele Leridon, AFP's Global news director said in a statement.

The political crisis in Burundi has seen many independent media outlets shut down and many journalists have fled the country or have gone into hiding because of threats and attacks. 

Nigerian enterpreneur Sujimoto meets the Ruler of Dubai (photos)

Sujibomi Ogundele aka Sujimoto, the CEO of Sujimoto construction was recently spotted in Dubai with the king of Dubai, his Royal Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The multi-millionaire Nigerian business man has been trying for years to make million dollar investments in Dubai and maybe that's what the short meeting with the king was about. More photos after the cut...

    

Photos: New Service Chiefs arrive senate for their screening today

The newly appointed Service Chiefs are currently at the Senate where they are expected to be screened by the senate members. They were appointed on July 13 by Pres. Buhari. More pics after the cut...

This Huddah Monroe sef! See the photo she just posted on IG

The former BBA Housemate shared the pic on her instagram page and wrote " Picked the best outfit for the pool party this Saturday at Best western . What do you guys think ? Should I Add a bikini or not ?" See the full pic after the cut...

Female Singer Cynthia Morgan Goes Topless

It looks like nothing is too much for Cynthia Morgan, the German Juice crooner. Check out more pics...

EFCC Grills NAFDAC DG Over Multi-Million Naira Fraud

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhi, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over allegations bordering on abuse of office and corruption.

As at the time of posting, Dr. Orhi was still being questioned by a crack team of EFCC detectives as he was said to have awarding contracts running into millions to companies in which he has interests.

An EFCC top source confirmed to Vanguard that the DG, who arrived the commission’s headquarters around 10am Monday had been making useful statement to its agents.

The source said: “It is true that the NAFDAC head was summoned by us and he is currently being quizzed in relation to allegations that he has been awarding contracts running into millions of Naira to companies close to him."

Asked if the man would be released on self recognition, the source said he had no idea but that doing so might depend on whether the operatives were satisfied with his answers to issues raised or not.

Timaya meets Rihanna in Barbados (photo)

The music star who's currently in Barbados for the country's music festival met Rihanna after his performance on stage. Rihanna was earlier seen dancing to Timaya's music. See that after the cut..