Governor of Lagos State, Jide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his desire to meet the young lad who was seen in a viral video, asking his mom to ‘calm down’ after offending her. Sanwo-Olu commended the young boy for his sobriety and urged Lagosians to emulate and demonstrate his sense of self-restraint at this time the world is combating the…
Day: July 29, 2020
Third Mainland Bridge Repairs: Fashola Decries Long Time of Neglect
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Wednesday, said the on-going repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge and other Federal Government projects in the state are a result of a long time of neglect by successive governments in Nigeria. The Minister made the remarks in Lagos when he paid an official inspection visit…
Lagos To hold Two-Day Virtual Sallah Celebrations With Musicians, Comedians
Some A-list Musicians and Comedians including Kenny Black, Gbenga Adeyinka, Omobaba, Small Doctor, Humblesmith, as well as some popular Islamic musicians such as Alawiye and Iya ‘N Ghana, among several others, have been slated to entertain Lagosians during the forthcoming Ileya Celebrations. The event, which is an initiative of the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism,…
200,000 Workers To Continue Working Remotely Until 2021, Google Claims
Google is planning to allow its 200,000 full-time and contract workers to continue remote working until at least July next year due to the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai decided to extend Google’s remote working plans to the middle of 2021 following a meeting with senior company executives last week, according to the…
Nigerian Man Imprisoned For Attempting To Acquire Voter Card In Ghana
The Kaneshie District Court on Tuesday sentenced Isaiah Chima, 31-year-old Nigerian, to six months imprisonment in hard labour for attempting to register in the ongoing Ghana voters’ registration. Chima, a tailor, pleaded guilty to attempt to register as a voter contrary to Section 24 (a) of CI. Election Regulation 1995 and was convicted on his…