Fashola Launches Expanded School Eye Health Programme for Pubic Schools *Hands Over Imota Asphalt Plant

Public school pupils in Lagos State will now benefit from the eye test initiative of the Nigerian Optometrists Association and the Lagos State Government, as Governor Babatunde Fashola, recently launched the state's Expanded School Eye Health programme. He urged a partnership between parents and teachers to ensure that the children were able to see in order to enhance their education.

Vision Field Boards, a board on which letters of the alphabets are written in different fonts in descending order for testing visual acuity, will be fixed in Vision Field Corridors, the location or "Corridor" where the board is fixed, for the children to test their sight at their own time while in school.

Governor Fashola spoke while addressing teachers,

8 Things Never To Say to ADOPTIVE FAMILIES

FAMILY TIPS

Adoptive families hear lots of things from friends and strangers. But many remarks and questions make these families uncomfortable, even if you don't mean to be intrusive. People unfamiliar with adoption may think they're showing interest or support by asking questions. But some comments can be upsetting or damaging to families. Here are the top eight things you should avoid bringing up, what you can say instead and when to keep quiet.

For a funky new look! Try COLOURED HAIR

BEAUTY & STYLE

If you are ready for a new look and a new hair colour is what you are after, then go for it! You can have healthy colour treated natural hair, you just have to take precautions to prevent dryness and breakage.

Opt for darker colours rather than light hair colours

It is recommended that you go for darker colours rather than lighter colours because they are not as damaging to the hair. When you are making a drastic transition to lighten your hair, it takes a toll on your strands.

However, if you do choose to take the route of dying your hair let's say a light blonde colour, consult a professional.  The at home kits are tempting because they are cheap and

FAYEMI MARKS BIRTHDAY WITH THE ELDERLY *Wife Tasks Stakeholders on Discrimination Against Correctional Centre Inmates

Unlike others who use their birthdays as a means to amass wealth and show off, the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, recently marked his 49th birthday with elderly citizens in three local government areas of the state, restating the commitment of his administration to give succour to the vulnerable members of the society.

The governor, who spent the day with the elderly, including a 103-year-old woman, interacted with them and members of their households, cut his birthday cake with them and presented them with gifts, including mattresses, fans, refrigerators, foodstuffs, clothes and beverages.

Another Feather To Aregbesola's Cap, As He Bags INL's MAN-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD

The governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola was the cynosure of all eyes on Friday, February 21, 2014 as  he was honoured by Independent Newspaper Ltd,  publishers of Daily, Saturday and Sunday Independent with 2013 Man-of- the-year  award.

Scores of dignitaries from all walks of life gathered at the Eko Hotels Convention Centre, venue of the event to celebrate the Astute Leader of repute.

OYO SCREENS SHORTLISTED YES-O CADETS *Ibadan Indigenes Donate N.25b To Build New Olubadan Palace

Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has taken a step to redeem its pledge to bring back a stronger and more re-invigorated Youth Empowerment Scheme of Oyo State (YES-O) to the people, to serve as a stop gap for the teeming unemployed youths.

A screening exercise for the shortlisted candidates for YES-O was held from February 3rd to 7th at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo, who issued a statement, said the exercise was part of government's efforts at reconstituting the scheme, which was inaugurated on December 1, 2011.

The governor, who dissolved the scheme on October 2013, attributed it to the need for the state government's drive and quest to re-invigorate it for optimum performance.

24,000 OGUN WOMEN TO BENEFIT FROM N400m GOVT LOAN

About 24,000 women in Ogun State will benefit from the N400 million micro-credit revolving loan scheme, which the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in conjunction with ECObank Plc, is disbursing.

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Elizabeth Sonubi, disclosed this in a chat with reporters in Abeokuta. She said that beneficiaries are to be given funds ranging between N20, 000 and N200, 000

Mrs Sonubi said the N400 million loan is the third phase of the revolving scheme given to women involved in petty trading and small scale businesses to boost their operations and empower them to perform their roles as wives and mothers effectively.

Aregbesola Inaugurates $50m Phones Manufacturing Plant

Several technological advances have always tried the minds of men. But one thing is for sure, technology has usually been there to help us in our everyday situations. Just think of how you could get food to stay fresh without a fridge? In fact, technology has given us the power to support our rapidly-growing needs in order to survive.

Still not convinced? Let me give you some examples of how technology supports our lives everyday:

Work: These days, who would not want to see a computer in the office? Other fields, such as construction, require the use of bulldozers and other equipment to help build the skyscrapers we see today. Several robots have been designed to help with rescue missions. In truth, the wonders of technology will continue to support our business activities.

Onitsha’s Ofala Festival

The Ofala festival is an occasion when all Indigenes of Anambra State in the East of Nigeria, come together to dance, sing, meet old friends and making new ones.

Every year, the town witnesses a gathering of cultural enthusiasts from far and near, to celebrate the Ofala festival. It is a Nigerian cultural festival, which drew the legendary Jackson brothers to Nigeria in 2011. By all intents and purposes, a big one.

Men and women dress in their traditional attires and dance to the heart-pulsating beat of traditional drummers and make merry. The festival arena is the palace, considered a sacred ground. Various cleansing and blessing rites are carried out at the King's palace before the actual preparation for the big occasion.

Fashola Hands Over New Classrooms ‘800 Schools To Be Connected To Lagos State Public Water Supply System’

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola  has recorded another landmark, as he recently handed over three new blocks of 42 ultra-modern classrooms to Iba Housing Estate Senior Secondary School, Ojo and Alice Ogbara Memorial Junior Secondary School, Sabo Oniba, pledging his administration's commitment to the development of education.

The first two blocks of 24 classrooms handed over at Iba Housing Estate Senior Secondary