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*Headlines Today* [Thu-26-Oct-2017]*


Orile Agege Egunbiyi Fatimah wins Cooking Gas at 2017 COWLSO
...Seven Others win Brand New cars, trip to Dubai, Ghana


COWLSO: "Women are uniquely created, endowed with skills and blessed with creativity- Mrs. Bolanle Ambode

…We’ve Empowered 2,613 Female Entrepreneurs With N2.1bn-Gov. Ambode

Obasa Cup Final Takes Place Thursday; LABASCO, State High School For Male Final; Govt Coll, Girls High Sch For Female Final


Be creative and build businesses from nothing, Secretary EDDI, Dr. Yinka Ayandele urges women at the 2017 National Women's Conference in Lagos

*Punch Newspaper*

Fayose escapes mysterious car fire accident

Buhari didnt invite Maina home, says Presidency

Liverpool youngster Woodburn signs new deal

Netanyahu personal diplomatic envoy steps down

BREAKING: Leicester City name Claude Puel as new manager

Jonathans loyalists responsible for Mainas restatement -Presidency

Dogara commends Buhari for assenting to North East Development Commission Bill

Blame reckless driving, not demons for road crashes FRSC

PHOTOS: Edo police parade 31 suspected criminals

Patience Jonathans $15.5m: Court decides firms fate Nov 22

VIDEO: Moments from The Best FIFA Football awards 2017

N918m fraud: Titi Atiku ordered EFCC to detain me, says Akpan-Jacobs

Man ready to make baby with sex robot

Ive nothing to hide, says Khelaifi in World Cup probe

Edo police arrest seven over murder of UNIBEN professor

Customs impound 1440 bags of rice, vehicles and used tyres

US-bound passengers face new security interviews at check-in

Zamfara to recruit 49 midwives


 *Vanguard Newspaper*
Breaking: PDP approves N3m for chairmanship nomination form

Saraki commends Buhari for signing NEDC bill into law

EFCC recovers N11.9m for Redeemed Church

Read Nigerian Senate's proceedings for Wednesday 25th October, 2017

Buhari to present 2018 budget next week

Senate takes action on non-payment of student scholarships in Russia

Rivers govt. partners World Bank, others to provide portable water

How I was detained by Atiku over N918m ' Fraud victim

Reinstatement: Court document shows Malami twisted judgment to favour Maina

FG partners stakeholders to support children with birth defect

Dogara commends Buhari for assenting to North East Development Commission Bill

Every female needs self esteem, empowerment to break male dominace

Fake news, misinformation biggest obstacles to 2019 election ' Lai Mohammed

Wearing fake eyeglass frames can damage eyes ' Professionals

DTHA Assures Public Servants Of Conducive Working Enivronment

Kenya: Tension as Odinga announces resistance movement

Obaseki inaugurates Edo Boundary C'ttee

Gaining positive emotions (2)


 *The Nation Newspaper*
Maina: PDP lacks moral authority to attack Buhari, says Presidency

Troops arrest 'smugglers', recover arms

Meet John Paul Usman awardees for civic leadership

Photos: Jidenna arrives Nigeria for Heineken live your music parties

Saraki commends Buhari for signing NEDC Bill into law

Buhari signs North-East Development Commission Bill

Gyan's Baby Jet Airlines to fly soon

FRSC absolves demons of blame in road accidents

Man charged with receiving stolen phone

Reps query Minister's utilization of N22bn without result

Oando Foundation equips 80 primary schools in 22 states

NYSC warns against charging mobilisation fees

Enugu LGC kicks-off routine immunisation

Maina family rises in defence of son

ETTU Champions League: Quadri leads Sporting

Kebbi to retrain unqualified teachers

Ramos gives partner post award special

Anambra guber candidate decries monetary inducement in politics


 *Thisday Newspaper*
Tuesday 24th October 2017

Obaseki inaugurates Edo Boundary Committee

Lake Chad Basin Calm but Unpredictable, Says Military

US to Assist Nigeria Develop New Technologies in Oil Production

Obaseki receives New Police Commissioner, assures of new security architecture

Shekau's Wife Killed in NAF Air Strikes

Maina Not a Fraudster, Says Family

NNPC: Committee Not under Pressure from Presidency, Says Wamakko

Edo Plans Ultra-Modern Bus Parks, Reviews Pricing Template for Road Projects

Obaseki to revive farm settlements in Esan West LGA

National Assembly to Probe Maina's Return, Reinstatement

Naira Scarcity Hits Interbank Market as Overnight Lending Rises to 120%

Oando Claims Court Order Halting Suspension on Shares, Forensic Audit

FRC to Reintroduce Suspended National Code of Corporate Governance

PDP Governors Slam Buhari over Corruption Scandals

States Rule Out Borrowing to Bridge Funding Shortfalls

CBN Dep'Gov, Fidelity MD Other Bankers to Be Honoured With CIBN Fellowship

NNPC $25bn Probe: Pressure May Affect C'ttee's Focus, Redirected to Duke Oil

COWLSO KICKS OFF 2017 NATIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE IN STYLE

...As dignitaries enjoin women on nation building, creativity

The virtues and relevance of women in nation building were unequivocally lauded by Nigeria's top dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the National Women's Conference, organized by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

In turns five Nigerian governors, including Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and wife of the Lagos State governor, Bolanle Ambode and the wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osibanjo on Tuesday said for the nation to move forward women are key agents in driving the nation building agenda

The other Governors were Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson; Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.

Speaking at the colourful gathering, Gov. Ambode said women were constantly creative; making something out of nothing.

Creativity has become very essential to succeed in todays world because we face new challenges everyday  at home and at work. As the woman creates and transforms, she positively impacts the family, the workplace and the nation.

With the female population in our country today, it is clear that our women have the capacity to positively affect the Nigerian economy and are already doing so. What is required is a deliberate and articulated policy to support female entrepreneurs and MSMEs. And from my experience, female entrepreneurs are outstanding business people who are very creative and hardworking. If you want a job done properly and delivered on time, give it to a woman, he said.

The governor emphasised that his administration remained committed to supporting female entrepreneurs, disclosing that through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, many female run Medium and Small Scale businesses had been funded, adding that as at September 2017, 2,613 female entrepreneurs had received a cumulative sum of N2.1 billion, which he said represented 42% of the total loans disbursed but that governments target was to ensure that at least 60% of the loans were given to women.

Moreover, Ambode encouraged more women to approach the Employment Trust Fund and also take advantage of the many initiatives from the Ministries of Wealth Creation and Women and Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, saying that supporting women businesses should no longer be seen as a social support or empowerment but as a necessary step to revive and improve the economy.

On his part, Gov. Emmanuel said women represent love, stressing that celebrating women should be a habit and not at an event as their rights were God-given, adding with love, women could actually create and transform the nation.

Edo Governor, Obaseki said his administration would continue to support the course of women in the area of entrepreneurship development.
Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose emphasized that life without women would be one full of crises, saying that if women were put at the helms of affairs of the nation, they would turn things around.

We must encourage women, even in politics; women should not be second fiddle. When you conduct Local Government election, they should make it to be that when a woman scores 40 percent of the vote, they should be declared winner, he said.

In her welcome address, wife of the Governor of Lagos State and Chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, Mrs Bolanle Ambode said the theme of the conference, "She Creates, She Transforms," and with a theme thrust of "Creativity and Skill Acquisition," was expected to focus on ingenuity of the Nigerian women in the pursuit of innovative and practical solution aimed at achieving sustainable development within her immediate sphere and community at large.

"Women are uniquely created, endowed with skills and blessed with creativity. We are helpmates, we care for the family. We impact our immediate environment positively. The woman out of very little creates. We transform the little created to something bigger and better. Our transformation efforts extend to all facets of human engagement."

She listed some of the topics to be examined to include "Building a better World," "Women in Agriculture," "Women Empowerment-A Pathway to Development," and "Financing Option for Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises."

Mrs Ambode said women must rise and have zero tolerance for the barbaric practice of female genital mutilation, saying that the campaign must start from the homes, churches, mosques, offices, among others.

According to her, female gender mutilation is evil, it is evil, it is anti-social and unjustifiable. In fact, it is a crime against women. We must devote time for enlightenment and awareness, especially among uneducated mothers. We must stand together against it until the practice is totally eradicated in our country and the world."

Mrs Ambode said women must never fall to the temptation of pursuing economic empowerment at the expense of taking good care and paying attention to their children, warning that children, who did not enjoy good parental care, easily grow to potentially dangerous youths, who becomes nightmares for the society.

"We must desist from and discourage child-labour, Child Abuse and fight child-trafficking with all our strength. We owe it a duty to give good parenting to our children and indeed all other children put in our care. We must give them hope and allow them see the positive side of life as a way of bringing back good morals and societal stability," she said.

Declaring the conference open, Mrs Osinbajo challenged women to reflect on the past and to know where they were coming from and continue to create and transform the nation in all spheres of life.

She listed several women who had achieved greatness in the past, such as Funmilola Ransome-Kuti and challenged women to emulate their virtues.

She also charged women to speak out against rape and abuse; speak for the needy and speak in defence for the unity of Nigeria.

Major highlights of the opening ceremony was the launch of the COWLSO anthem- We are one, and the presentation of the inspirational woman of the year award to Engr. (Mrs.) Sandra Aguebor (MFR), aka Lady Mechanic.

Gov. Ambode appointed as Chairman of Southern Governors Forum (SGF) in Lagos

.Southern Governors unite on true federalism, devolution of powers

…To collaborate on security, infrastructure, economy

For the first time in 12 years, Governors of the Southern States of Nigeria on Monday met in Lagos, where they unanimously reiterated the call for true federalism and devolution of powers to States.

The Governors, in a communique at the end of the meeting read by the host Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, also resolved to collaborate with one another for the growth and development of their economies.

Aside Governor Ambode, the meeting was attended by Governors of Ogun, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Oyo, Seantor Abiola Ajimobi; Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Ebonyi, David Umahi; Edo, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Ondo, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu; Abia, Mr. Okezie Ikpeazu; Enugu, Mr. Henry Ugwuanyi; Bayelsa, Mr. Seriaki Dickson and Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose.

Governors of Cross River, Anambra and Delta were represented by their Deputies - Mr. Evara Esu; Dr. Ikem Okeke and Mr. Kingsley Otuaru respectively.

Continuing with the communique, Governor Ambode said the Governors after extensive deliberations, also emphasized priority on security and lives and property of citizens of the regions, while also resolving to work on effective linkage on good infrastructure across the 17 States in the region.

At the meeting, Governor Ambode was unanimously appointed as the Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) while Governors Seriaki Dickson of Bayelsa and David Umahi of Ebonyi States were appointed as Co- Chairmen of the Forum.
The Forum also scheduled the next meeting for Port Harcourt in a yet to be announced date.

Earlier, Governor Ambode, while welcoming his colleagues to the meeting, reflected on the clamour for true federalism and devolution of powers, saying that states will benefit from the envisaged restructuring.

He said the goals of true federalism, which included the strengthening of autonomy and the enhancement of fiscal viability will enable the states to develop at their own pace and based on their peculiarities.

He said the forum had achieved an increased awareness on the sustenance of the national question germane to peaceful co-existence in the country.

However, he said there is a lot to be done and achieved, stressing that true federalism required urgent, meticulous and proactive attention by the forum.

Ambode frowned at what he described as the non-periodic review of the revenue formula as provided by the constitution to reflect evolving realities.

He said the review is crucial to enhance the viability of states and local government and their capacity to fulfil their developmental roles in the polity.

The governor added: “States are disparaged for always carrying begging bowls to Abuja in quest of hand-outs from the Federal Government. This is a function of our present national constitution that burdens the Federal Government with activities and responsibilities that rightly fall within the province of states.

“The productivity and revenue-generating capacities of most states are thus stifled, thus turning them into no better than street beggar states incapable of even meeting routine obligations of paying workers’ salaries and pensions without federal support.”

Ambode recalled that Lagos State had fought and won several legal battles since 1999 that have systematically strengthened her autonomy and enhanced her fiscal viability.

He noted that the state had won the legal control over the management of its environment, the control of urban and physical planning, the regulation of overhead masts, the registration and regulation of hotels and restaurants, and the control of inland waterways.

Ambode said these victories belonged, not only to Lagos, but also to other states, adding that, if Lagos could achieve so much by fighting alone, the Southern Governors’ Forum will accomplish more through collective planning and strategy.
The governor said the forum has been reactivated at the time the National Assembly is harmonising its differences over the 1999 Constitution amendment, which will soon be transmitted to the Houses of Assembly for approval

He said: “It is important for this forum to comprehensively look at the proposed amendments with a view to working with our respective Houses of Assembly to ensure a coordinated response on our part that will strengthen the practice of democracy, federalism, constitutionalism and the rule of law.
Ambode clarified that, while pushing for greater devolution of powers, responsibilities and resources from the centre to the states, the goal of the forum is neither to a weak centre and strong states and vice versa.

The governor paid tribute to former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu for his initiave, recalling that he hosted the first meeting of the forum in Akodo Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki, whe he was at the helm of affairs.

He said while the initiative was received with mixed feelings at the time, Tinubu was vindicated later because of its achievements as the forum became a vocal voice on maters of critical importance, not only to the Southern Nigeria, but to the country as a whole.

Ambode hailed the forum for advocating for a special allocation to oil-producing states in the Federation Account, adding that its agitation led to the current 13 per cent revenue derivation and allocation from the Federation Account.

He said: “Another major victory won towards strengthening the country’s practice of true federalism was the declaration by the Supreme Court in 2002 that the then prevalent practice of the Federal Government deducting monies from the Federation Account as a first charge for the funding of Joint Venture Contracts, the NNPC priority projects, servicing of Federal Government’s external debt, the judiciary and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other federal obligations were illegal and unconstitutional.

“The Supreme Court in that case abolished the special funds created by the Federal Government to enable it draw funds from the Federation Account to pay for matters that fell within its exclusive responsibility before sharing whatever was left with states and local governments.”