The Senate of the University of Lagos has appointed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. Ogunsola, a professor of Medical Microbiology and the first female to be appointed in the history of the University. During a senate meeting held earlier to appoint an acting VC as mandated by President…
Day: August 24, 2020
LASG Confirms Appointment Of Dr. Emmanuel Zamba As LASHMA Substantive General Manager
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday validated the appointment of Dr. Emmanuella Zamba as the substantive General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA). In a statement issued by the Lagos State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, her confirmation as substantive General Manager is in recognition of her hard work and achievements…
DigiConverge Launches, Sign Exclusive Content Distribution Partnership With VivaliveTV
Digiconverge, a one-stop digital convergence platform that provides fit-for-purpose services in e-broadcasting and global content syndication has launched operations in Africa, starting with Nigeria. The platform which already enjoys the blessings of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has signed an exclusive content distribution partnership for Africa with the Viva Entertainment Group Inc. US to bridge the gap…
BREAKING: Lagos Health Commissioner Contracts COVID-19
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has been confirmed positive to COVID-19. Gawat Jubril, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on New Media confirmed this on Monday via Twitter. He “will begin 14 days self-isolation and home care immediately,” while he “continues to discharge his duty as Deputy…
DSS Confirms Losing Two Men To IPOB Members In Enugu
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said, members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were responsible for the death of the two operatives who died in Enugu state. Earlier on Sunday, it was widely reported a violent clash had erupted between the members of IPOB and security agents at Emene area of…
Lagos Releases Guidelines For Reopening Tourism, Hospitality Firms
The Lagos State Government has issued guidelines that will be implemented by hospitality and tourism establishments ahead of re-opening of business activities in the State. In a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf over the weekend, the protocols and guidelines are meant to ensure the health and…
Oyo State Serial Killer Rearrested by Police
The Nigeria Police have arrested a 19-year-old boy, Sunday Shodipe, who is known a notorious killer in Oyo State. Shodipe was rearrested after a manhunt was declared by the IGP, LagosspyNG recalled that, the serial killer escaped from police custody and the Inspector General of Police recently placed a bounty of N500, 000 thousand naira…