A former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, has been confirmed dead from Covid-19. He was a former Ghanaian military leader and, later, civilian President between 1981 to 2001. Rawlings initially rose to power in Ghana as a flight lieutenant in the Ghana Air Force, following a coup détat in 1979. After initially handing power over…
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Mobile Court In Lagos Forfeits 31 Vehicles To FG For Violation
The Lagos State Mobile Court has confirmed forfeiting 31 vehicles to the Federal Government for violating the State Traffic Law by driving against the traffic on a one-way road in Lagos. The Court made the pronouncement after the 31 defendants (drivers) pleaded ‘Guilty’ to the ‘One-way’ traffic offense charged against them. According to the Mobile…
Man Who Killed His Girlfriend Arrested By Lagos Police
Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Segun Titilayo, 29, for allegedly killing and burying remains of his girlfriend, one Oritoke Manni, 26. LagosspyNG gathered that, the deceased was said to be a bar attendant at K.C Hotel, in Apakin Town, Lekki, Lagos. Some eyewitness account reports that, the deceased earlier visited the suspect and…
Lagos Police Command Dismiss 10 Personnel For Indiscipline
The command have dismissed and prosecuted 7, while 10 personnel were dismissed for various criminal and disciplinary offences that were committed between October 2019 and October 2020, ranging from murder, discreditable conducts, excessive use of power, corrupt practices and negligence. In addition, eighteen (18) of the men were reduced in ranks and twenty-nine (29) were…
Gov. Obaseki Gets Sworn In For Second Term
Few months after Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was declared the winner of the gubernatorial election, he got sworn in for a second term in office on Thursday. The inauguration event was held on Thursday at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital. Many of the Peoples Democratic Party members graced the event….
BREAKING: NNPC, First E&P, Starts Oil Production From Oil Mining Leases
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company has commenced oil production from Anyala Field located in Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 83/85. This was revealed on Thursday by the Group Managing Director, NNPC, Mele Kyari. He said: “NNPC is committed to monetizing ’s abundant oil/gas resources from all our assets. It’s in our…
Lagos Govt. Opens 20 LASRRA Registration Stations
The Lagos State Government is set to reopen 20 of the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency’s (LASRRA) stations across the metropolis to the general public for the seamless registration of residents. The General Manager, Mrs. Ibilola Kasunmu, made this disclosure on Wednesday, at LASRRA Ikeja Office, while speaking on some of the planned activities of…
Lagos Lawmaker Admonishes Kids Not Give Up Their Dreams
The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has admonished children never to give up on their dreams no matter their background. Obasa gave the advice when he visited his alma mater, St Aquinos Thomas Primary School, Akin Baruwa St, off Atunrase St, Mushin, Lagos, where he celebrated his 48th…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Confirms Olusanya As Substantive Commissioner For Agriculture
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Ms. Abisola Olusanya as the substantive Commissioner for Agriculture. The State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola revealed this confirmation in a circular. Sanwo-Olu, who congratulated and wished the new Commissioner a successful tenure in office, first appointed Ms. Olusanya into the State Executive Council on the…
BREAKING: Buhari Reinstates Unilag Vice Chancellor
The embattled Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has been reinstated by President Muhammadu Buhari. LagospyNG had reported few months ago when the embattled Vice Chancellor got suspended without due process after management crises in the institution. This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement by the Ministry of Education’s Director…
I Support CBN’s Move To Freeze End SARS Promoters’ Account – Ondo Governor
The Governor of Ondo State has come out clean to support and defend the freezing of bank accounts belonging to #EndSARS promoters and believes the action is not a conclusion the accounts were used to sponsor acts of treason. “Speaking very honestly, I don’t see anything wrong in it,” Governor Rotimi Akeredolu said on Wednesday….
[OPINION] US Elections: Did You Celebrate Too Early?
By Joseph Okechukwu You know, the last 24-48 hours have been particularly challenging, both emotionally and psychologically for Trump supporters worldwide and understandably so. If you’re on Social Media, by now you must have lost count of the insults and humiliating jeers from the “Bidenians.” And all of that simply at the prospect of a…
Lagos Police Command Clampdown Cultists
The Lagos State Police Command have reiterated its commitment in getting rid of cultists and hoodlums who foment troubles and threaten peace and security of Lagos State. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu gave the matching order recently to the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Heads of Department via Police Wireless…
Southwest Leaders Demand Adequate Protection Of The Region’s Economic Asset
The leaders of the Southwest region are concerned over the protection of its economic assets after the massive destruction of properties during the End SARS protest. The threat posed by the recent destruction of key public assets to the economy of the Southwest has brought up a Peace Dialogue in which political leaders, traditional rulers…
BREAKING: Lagos Govt To Repeal Law On Pension For Former Governors, Deputies
Lagos State Government will repeal the Public Office Holder Payment of Pension Law which prescribes pension for former Governors and Deputy Governors in the State. The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this pronouncement on Tuesday during the presentation of Y2021 Budget Estimates to Lagos State House of Assembly. According to the Governor, an Executive Bill to…
FG Being Misled Into Prosecution Of #EndSARS Protesters – Falana
Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has said the Federal Government was being misled into prosecuting the promoters of #EndSARS protests. He argues that there was no connection between the youths calling for socio-economic reforms, including an end to police brutality, and the hoodlums that went on the rampage. Recall that reports…
Sanwo-Olu To Present 2021 Budget To State Assembly Today
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will present the Y2021 budget estimates to the Lagos State House of Assembly, today, November 10, 2020, at 10am. The budget session is expected to focus on advancing the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda of the State Government. Members of the public are encouraged to watch the presentation, which will be aired…
Lagos CBD To Resume Full Operations On The Island – LASG
The Office of the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts has expressed its readiness to resume full operations within the Lagos Island Business District. It also restated its commitment to the improvement of the business environment in all areas designated as business districts across the metropolis. The Special Adviser to…
ALERT: LASG Announces Temporarily Closure Of Adejobi Street, Agege
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has announced plans to temporarily close Adejobi Street, Agege; Adegbola Level Crossing and Works Road, Ikeja. This is to allow the continuation of the ongoing Nigeria Railway Modernisation Project (Lagos-Ibadan section) with extension to Lagos Port, Apapa. According to a statement issued on Friday by the State Ministry for…
BREAKING: NPF Debunk Trending New Police Salary Structure List
The Nigeria Police Force have rubbished and denied social media reports indicating that a new salary structure has been released. The trending new police salary list is said to be a fake news and did not emanate from the Nigeria Police Force. ”So the general public is hereby advised to disregard such post and treat…