River State Government has confirmed 27 new cases of Coronavirus with Manager of demolished Prodest Hotel, Eleme, listed among the latest cases, official said. Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paulinus Nsirim who made the disclosure Sunday evening said the development validates the State Government’s proactive fight against COVID-19. Nsirim recalled that “Protest Hotel…
Month: May 2020
Police Arrest 19 Year Old Girl For Faking Own Death To Avoid Financial Pressure
The Lagos State Police have arrested a 19-year-old girl who faked her own death on Facebook to avoid financial pressure from mother. This was contained in a statement released on Sunday by the Lagos police spokesman, Bala Elkana. According to the statement, 19-year-old Margaret Adiya, was arrested following a petition signed by a man, Tony…
[Opinion]Communication Without Communicating
Albert Einstein once said, *“The problems of our lives cannot be solved by being in the same level of thinking we were when we created them”*. Hence there is a great need for us as communicators to start thinking strategically in order to create the strategic communication that will yield the desired results. The word…
Lagos Reduces N1.168trn 2020 Budget By 21%
The Lagos State government has commenced a downward review of the year 2020 budget as a result of the negative economic and social effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos, Sam Egube, disclosed this on Thursday, noting that the review was approved by the State Executive Council….
LASG Announces Incentives To Businesses Amir Covid-19 Pandemic
The Lagos State Government said it will offer incentives to businesses that employ large number of people to avoid job loss amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed this while announcing it Register-to-Open guidelines as the state plans to re-open the economy. He said businesses must ensure that all businesses must put…
APC NWC Can’t Decide Edo Primary Mode, Obaseki Tells Oshiomhole
All Progressives Congress’ National Working Committee has no power to decide how the party governorship primary in the state will be conducted, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said. The primary has been scheduled to hold next month, with the governorship poll fixed for September. The APC NWC headed by Adams Oshiomhole has ordered direct…
Lagos Reduces Year 2020 Budget Figures By 21 Percent
The Lagos State Government has embarked on a downward review of the year 2020 budget, precipitated by the negative economic and social effects of the Coronavirus disease on the global economy. Making the disclosure, the Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Sam Egube said the process, which was approved by the State Executive…
LASG Concludes Plans To Re-Open The Economy
Lagos State Government has set the process of re-opening its economy in motion, with the rollout of Register-to-Open guidelines. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the State Government daily battles the reality of balancing reactivation of economic activities and the continuation of the State’s response to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Governor said the battle to…
FG Declares Monday and Tuesday Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May, 2020 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s EIDUL-FITRI Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Muslim faithful for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Aregbesola who called on them…
Lagos State Police Arrest Inspector Who Shot A Cleric In Ikotun
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO DSP Bala Elkana has confirmed the arrest of an inspector attached to the Ikotun Police Division, Charles Okoro, for allegedly shooting dead a cleric, Fatai Oladipupo, in the Obabayi area of Ikotun. According to lagosspyNG sources, the incident happened on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, around 10.05pm at…
COVID-19: Sultan Orders Suspension Of Eid-El-Fitr Prayers
The Sultan of Sokoto and Head of Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI), Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the suspension of Eid-el-Fitr congregational prayers in the outskirts of towns and cities across the country. He gave the directive in a statement on Thursday by the JNI Secretary-General, Dr Khalid Aliyu. The Sultan, who is also the President-General…
Tutor-General Commends Investment in Digital Literacy
The Tutor-General and Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Education District III, Dr. Olufolayimika Abiose Ayandele has commended the investment of the Lagos State Government in education and technology. Speaking at the 14th Annual Ramadan Lecture of Education District III held virtually on Tuesday, Dr. Ayandele said the State’s introduction of virtual classes has ensured pupils continue to…
[Opinion] Boom! Another Political Bombshell
Justice-godfrey Okamgba A Nigerian Minister in an interview with the Punch said: ”I didn’t join politics because I wanted to be a leader or because I wanted to solve Nigeria’s problems. I joined because of unemployment. I also, believe there is a part that grace played in it.” Some people still think politics in Nigeria…
FG Extends Easing Of Lockdown In Lagos, Ogun, Abuja By Another Two Weeks
The Federal Government has further extended the gradual easing of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by another two weeks. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus Pandemic and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, who announced this during the daily media briefing of…
Banker Commits Suicide In Lagos, Leaves Note For Dad, Girlfriend
A middle-aged man, identified as Kelvin Rhima who worked as a banker is reported to have committed suicide at his house on Modinatu Street in Ogba, Lagos State. According to a report by Vanguard NGR, the lifeless body of Kevin —who worked as a staff of a new generation bank— was on Tuesday discovered dangling from…
New LAWMA MD Commences Work, Receives Six Marine Waste Boats
The new Managing Director of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni has commenced work in earnest. Odumboni replaced Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin who is said to be on suspension on the orders of the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. In an operational synergy between #LAWMA and #FBRA on the Collection of PET Bottles along…
BREAKING: Fire Outbreak At NIPOST Headquarters In Abuja
A fire outbreak has occurred at the headquarters of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) in Abuja. Post Master General/CEO of the Nigerian Poster service (NIPOST) Mr Abebayo Adewusi who confirmed the incident on his twitter page lauded the Federal Fire Service and the FCT fire department for their quick response in putting out the fire….
IGP Revokes Order On Movement Of Essential Workers
The Inspector-General of Police has rescinded an order restricting the movement of essential workers amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Recall that there were many reports that essential workers were restricted from moving within Lagos at the beginning of the 8 pm curfew imposed to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, in a statement late…
Reddington Hospital Performs First Complex Open Heart Surgery
The Reddington Multi-specialist Hospital, Lagos has announced a successful complex heart surgery involving a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and Mitral Valve repair in a 66 year old man, Mr. Oluwatoyin Adebiyi. The Complex Surgery was performed by the new Tristate Reddington Cardiac programme led by Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Prof Kamar Adeleke and Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon,…
Facebook Makes Stronger E-commerce Push
Facebook has launched a new commerce toolkit, called Shops, with a revamped model for how the company fits into the online shopping landscape. Shops will give every SMB, merchant and product company the ability to set up a virtual storefront across Facebook’s app properties. Unlike previous Facebook and Instagram commerce products, Shops will also be…