Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network (ACVPN), a non-profit organization has vowed to deal with one Bishop who married a minor after defiling her for three years. The 15-year-old girl identified as Confidence Ukandu, and a 50 -year-old father of four identified as Prince Stephanos Lucky Enofe, but popularly known as Bishop Steph Enofe…
Month: September 2020
JUST IN : Ghana President Becomes The New ECOWAS Leader
The President of Ghana,Nana Akufo-Addo, was elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West Africa States at the ongoing 57th ECOWAS Summit in Niamey, Republic of Niger. President Muhammadu Buhari was one of the heads of states that attended the submit. LagospyNG understands that Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi…
BREAKING: President Buhari Speaks On The New Electricity Tariff
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday explained that that new electricity tariff is simply an implementation of a Willing buyer, Willing Seller Policy that will open opportunities for increased delivery of electricity.’’ He said his government is willing and determined to provide stable electricity to every home and industry, while considering the economic challenges before individuals,…
[Opinion] Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka Unfounded Story: Should We Even Regulate This Social Media?
Honestly, you need to be a critical thinker to discern certain things in this volatile space called social media. Don’t be too quick to agree and believe certain information, especially the sensitive ones. Always do your research. Dig deep and deeper. Research requires skill. It goes beyond just extracting information on Google. Not all stories…
Lagos Reopens Recreational Parks, Wants Strict Compliance
The Lagos State Government on Sunday declared open two of its recreational parks for public use after several months of being out of use. Lagos residents and visitors at the parks must comply with the subsisting COVID-19 protocols, the government said. Mrs Titilayo Ajirotutu, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Parks and Gardens (LASPARK),…
Accident: Passengers Burn To Ashes In Anambra
It was all gloomy when passengers in a bus were burnt beyond to death on Sunday after the commercial vehicle caught up in flames in Anambra State. According to information gathered on Monday morning, incident, which happened along Ihiala-Onitsha road was due to overseeing by the driver. One of the tyres of the vehicle burst…
Oniru Of Iru Land Hosts Coronation Reception, Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu, In Attendance
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and All Progressive Congress National Leader, Bola Tinubu were some of the dignitaries that attended the installation rite of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, as the 15th Oniru of Iru land in Lagos State. The event, held at the Iru palace on Victoria Island, was marked with a parade of…
Property Owners Should Perfect Title Documents – Lagos State Government
All legitimate land and property owners are expected to perfect all title documents pertaining to their lands and property, Lagos State Government has said. This is in an effort to put land grabbers at bay and ensure easy administration of justice in the event that such assets are forcefully taken. The Coordinator of the Lagos…
Sanwo Suspends Balogun For Imposing Levy On Content Creators
After public criticisms, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has decided to suspend Bamidele Balogun, the Executive Secretary of its Film and Video Censors Board for imposing an authorised levy to content creators. Balogun had issued issued an unauthorised letter mandating content producers to pay a 5 percent levy on Friday which generated lots of opposition on social…
BREAKING: Nigerian Government Receives Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin, delivered the samples of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine to Nigerian government. According to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Friday in Abuja, the vaccine would be referred to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control as well as the Nigeria Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, amongst…
Lagos Govt Frowns At Abandoned Vehicle On High Way, ”They Cause Traffic”
Lagos State Government said many abandoned vehicles parked indiscriminately on highways and inner roads across the State are contributing to the daily traffic gridlocks experienced by the residents and motorists. According to the Chairman, Removal of Abandoned Vehicles Committee (RAVC), Henry Babatunde Ige, over a million vehicles parked indiscriminately on Lagos roads and other unauthorised places…
3 Fraudsters Jailed For Defrauding Union Bank N160M
Three fraudsters have bagged a total of 35 years imprisonment for scamming Union Bank Plc of N160 million, Lagos Special Offences Court has confirmed. The trio outwitted the “big, strong and reliable” financial house, and the EFCC’s investigations and prosecutions will see them in jail. The convicted fraudsters are: Solomon Uguma, Oladimeji Ajanaku and Raymond…
COVID-19: Sporting Leagues To Resume With No Fans – PTF
The Federal Government on Thursday announced that sports leagues are to resume without fans in the stadiums Few weeks ago, LagospyNG reported how the FG earlier approved use of recreational parks for supervised physical exercise and non-contact sports. It emphasised that sporting leagues can resume without fans in the stadium. The National Coordinator of the…
BREAKING: FG Adjusts Nationwide Curfew From 12 Midnight To 4am
As part of the efforts to ease the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Federal Government has adjusted the curfew from 10pm to 12 midnight through 4am. National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday during a briefing in Abuja. He however explained that…
Pregnant Lady Stabs Lover To Death For Telling Her To Abort
One pregnant lady, identified Onyinye Chime has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her lover to death in Anambra for telling her to abort the pregnancy. The police in Anambra State arrested the 25-year-old lady on Wednesday for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Eleyi Azubuike, to death at his home in Ochiagha street in Nkpor. The spokesperson of…
NLC To Decide Next Line Of Action After Increase On Fuel Price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted negatively to the decision of the Federal Government to increase fuel price and may likely embark on an industrial action. The Union said it will summon an emergency meeting to deliberate on the actions to take soonest. The President of NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, while reacting to the fuel…
Students Association Pleads With Fed Govt, ASUU To Negotiate
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has pleaded with the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve issues that led to the ongoing strike. University students have been on strike even before the coronavirus lockdown in March. According to the NANS President Danielson Akpan, ASUU embarked on an indefinite strike…
LASG Promises To Open New Towns In Ito-Omu, Ibeju Lekki
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it will open up new towns in Ito-Omu, Ibeju-Lekki and its adjoining communities in order to bring development to the people of the area. The Acting General Manager New Towns Development Authority (NTDA), Olakunle Aboyeji revealed that Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has given his approval for the development…
JUST IN: IGP Appoints Muyiwa Adejobi As Lagos State Police Command Image Maker
Muyiwa Adejobi has been appointed as the new Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer by the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu. The appointment of Adejobi, a member of Penpushing Platform was contained in a posting of officers issued in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) The Osun State born police officer was before…
Outrage As Petrol Price Increases From N138 To N151
The Federal Government has announced an increment on Pump Price of Premium Motor Spirit PMS (Petrol) from N145 to N151.56 per litre with effect from today, Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020. PPM released on memo on Wednesday to it’s stakeholders saying this: “Please be informed that a new product price adjustment has been effected on our…