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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Gab Ejuwa Oghara—The Nigerian Naval Logistics Command Headquarters, Oghara, Delta State, in exercise of its social responsibility to its host community, deployed its medical team to treat indigenes of the area for malaria, de-worming of children, laboratory tests and distribution of mosquito nets to people of the community. According to the Flag Officer Commanding, Rear Admiral Belgory Ibe-Enwo, “The exercise is to further strengthen the harmonious and amicable relationship between the military and the civilians in the community. “The programme provides free medical tests and care for the rural people and it is not the first by the Nigerian Navy. While it is done annually in the Navy, this is, however, the maiden edition in Oghara and environs. We aim to reduce diseases in our local communities and improve the health care in the rural areas. “The peoples’ response is very positive. The turn up is good and we hope the next time it will be organised, more peo...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Kingsley Adegboye LAGOS state government has noted that its efforts to reclaim in the state has   boosted land availability for housing, tourism,Housing and investment opportunities. Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Adebowale Akinsanya, an engineer, who disclosed this at the 2017 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing of the Ministry, in commemoration of the second year anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, said that some of the Island projects include, Orange, Diamond, Gracefield Island by Phoenix and Eko Atlantic City, among others. The Commissioner also disclosed that the Eko Atlantic City project which was developed from freshly reclaimed land next to Victoria Island was destined to set a new standard for living and working in West Africa, pointing out that investigations have revealed that current development in the city is taking after the skyline of Manhattan Island in New York. According to the Commissioner, the city o...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J G UARANTY Trust Bank Plc has been named the African Bank of the Year at this year’s African Bankers Awards. The awards was presented during a prestigious gala dinner last week at Ahmedabad, India, on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of African Development Bank. Now in its eleventh year, the African Banker Awards is internationally recognized as the landmark finance event to reward achievements, commend best practices and celebrate excellence in African banking. The award provides a platform to bring together industry leaders from across Africa, celebrate the achievements of those driving economic growth and shaping the future of Africa. Commenting on the awards ceremony, publisher of African Banker Magazine; Mr. Omar Ben Yedder said “In the year under review, GTBank demonstrated positive results across numerous indices, including a strong balance sheet, growing customer base and a continuous regional expansion. The bank’s strong performance in 2016 underline...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the Kwara United Football Club over the sudden death of its player Saka Azeez during training. Abdullahi said he was saddened by the demise of the defender who was full of life and contributed to the success of the Ilorin-based team before his shocking exit. “I understand that he was a good man and great footballer with bright prospects before his death. I was shocked by the news and could not imagine that a man who was so full of life and energy would just pass away just like that. “I commiserate with the footballers, management and fans of the team. I pray that God gives them the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said. Abdullahi who is a former minister of sports also called on football and sports administrators in the country to ensure that all their players are fit and undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent the cases of sudden death of...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lanre Gentry, the estranged husband of Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is moving on with his life, and reconciliation with Mercy Aigbe, may have been foreclosed. //storify.com/Adekunle2/lanregentry/embed?border=false //storify.com/Adekunle2/lanregentry.js?border=false [ View the story “#lanregentry” on Storify ] In his Instagram private account on Saturday, Gentry who was docked at a magistrate court in Ikeja Lagos for wife battery recently, posted the photograph of himself and another beautiful lady. His simple caption for the Black and White photo speaks volume: ‘Temi My Love”. He left the rest for the imagination. The post Lanre Gentry, Mercy Aigbe’s hubby, gets new lover? appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2r4xdAv