After the Supreme Court judgement on Monday, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has said that there is no victor and no vanquished despite been pronounced as the winner in the November 16, 2019 Governorship election. Governor Bello who said the victory means a lot to him, thanked God and the people of the State for giving…
Month: August 2020
LASU Releases Guidelines Ahead Of Resumption
Lagos State University on Monday released guidelines on how its students would resume. This is coming after few days the Lagos State Gov. Sanwo-Olu announced resumption date for tertiary institution within the state, According to reports from The Punch, The Lagos State University has announced that its students would resume in batches as detailed below….
Why President Buhari Transferred NIMC To Communications Ministry
President Muhammadu Buhari said he understands the critical role of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) towards the realisation of the objectives of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria. It is on this premise that he approved that NIMC should be transferred to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy….
Lagos Health Commissioner, Abayomi, Recovers From COVID-19
Lagos State Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi, has recovered from COVID-19. LagosspyNG had reported in August 24 that the Health Commissioner tested positive. The news was contained in a statement tweeted by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso on Monday. “It is with gratitude to God that I announce the recovery and subsequent negative…
State Assembly: Lagos APC Primary Election Holds Thursday
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) said primary election to replace the two dead lawmakers from Lagos East senatorial and Kosofe Constituency will hold on Thursday. Recall that LagosspyNG had reported the death of Senator Bayo Osinowo and Tunde Braimoh many weeks ago. Lagos APC Publicity Secretary Seye Oladejo said in a statement that the party…
LASG Seals 27 Buildings In Lekki Over Illegal Construction
The Lagos State Government has sealed 27 residential and commercial buildings in Lekki for illegal illegal and unapproved building construction. The Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, disclosed this during clampdown exercise. According to him, the sealing of the structures, most of which are in use, was because the buildings…
BREAKING: Lagos Schools To Resume As Covid-19 Cases Drop
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that all tertiary institutions in Lagos State are to re-open for academic activities from September 14, 2020. This was revealed at the 18th state-wide briefing held at the State House in Marina on Saturday. The Governor also directed the primary and secondary schools across the State to resume on September…
Black Panther Star, Boseman Dies of Colon Cancer
Chadwick Boseman, the lead actor in the popular movie” Black Panther” is dead. The actor had been combatting colon cancer since 2016 and died at home with his family and wife by his side, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. He was 43, his publicist, Nicki Fioravante said in a statement. “A…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Commiserates With Families Of Helicopter Crash
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent out his condolences to families, friends and associates of the victims of the disastrous helicopter crash in Opebi, Lagos. In a condolence message signed on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Friday, Governor Sanwo-Olu promised that his Government would work with all the…
BREAKING: Helicopter Crash Kills Two, Injure One In Lagos
Two persons have died and leaving one injured in a helicopter crash around Opebi area of Lagos State on Friday. According to the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, the injured victim has been taken to the hospital, while the dead bodies have been deposited at the mortuary.
[BREAKING] NUJ In Akwa Ibom Shuns Fani-Kayode’s Press Conference
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Akwa Ibom State has instructed its members not to attend the press conference planned for Femi Fani-Kayode, a Former Minister of Aviation. In a statement on Friday, the State Chapter directed journalists not to attend any activity organised by the former minister. LagosspyNG had reported how the Ex-Minister…
LASG Announces Traffic Diversion On Ojota/Ikorodu
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Ojota axis of Lagos-Ikorodu Road due to the ongoing rehabilitation work. A statement seen by LagospyNG reveals that reconstruction works will be on in next four weeks, effective from 6.00 am on Saturday, 28th August, to Friday, 25th September 2020. According to a statement…
Lagos Generates N432.6 Billion In 6 Months Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has recorded 81percent of expected revenue during the first half of the year, which is N432.6billion, amid the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Sam Egube, revealed this on Thursday during the 2019/2020 Annual Press Week Lecture of the Lagos State Governor’s Office Correspondents (LAGOCO)….
LASTMA Debunks Reports On Stealing Motorist’s Car Brainbox
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has denied a media reports indicating that a man’s Toyota Corolla Saloon brainbox got missing within LASTMA premises after his arrest on Thursday, 20th August 2020. According to the General Manager Olajide Oduyoye, Godspower Osaze Ohamen failed to produce his Driver’s Licence for identification until he appeared on the television…
Sanwo-Olu Swears In Olakanle As New Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday sworn-in Hon. Oladotun Olakanle as the new Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Hon. Olakanle to prioritise the welfare of the people and always be guided by the principles of transparency, accountability and probity in the management of public…
Buhari Sacks Charles Dokubo, Appoints Dikio As Amnesty Coordinator
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Charles Dokubo, got sacked, President Muhammadu Buhari. The Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. He also announced that Milland Dikio has been appointed as interim coordinator of the programme. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Milland Dixion Dikio (rtd) as Interim…
ICPC Arrests 25 VIO, FRSC Officers For Drivers’ License Fraud
25 Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) have been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged drivers’ licence and vehicle particulars’ fraud. Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Motor Vehicle Licencing Authority (MVLA) who were involved in this offense were also arrested. The Spokesperson for the Commission, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, disclosed…
BREAKING: Adesina Re-elected As President of the African Development Bank
Akinwunmi Adesina was on Thursday re-elected as the President of the African Development Bank for another five-year tenure, according to reports. Recall that Adesina had spoke ahead of the election during the opening ceremony of the virtual annual meetings of the Board of Governors and Shareholders of the AfDB, which is being hosted in Abidjan,…
Lagos Taskforce Murdered Bus Driver and Conductor at Abule-Egba
Two commercial motorists on Wednesday, were murdered by officials of the Lagos State Taskforce at Emmanuel Bus Stop, Abule- Egba following a disagreement over traffic offense. According to reports gathered by LagosspyNG, the victims, a commercial bus driver and his conductor, were allegedly shot by the officials for yet to be ascertained reasons. An eyewitness…
Nigeria’s Economy Performed Better Than US, UK In 2nd quarter – Presidency
Nigeria’s economy performed better than United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany and others in the second quarter of 2020, Presidency said on Wednesday. Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had said the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP declined by –6.10% (year-on-year) in real terms in the second quarter of 2020, ending the 3-year…