President Donald Trump of the United States and his wife have tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease, just roughly 31 days to the 2020 presidential election. The president confirmed this on Twitter after one of his aides Hope Hicks initially tested positive for the virus. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We…
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LASG Empowers 2000 Grassroots Indigents For Micro Businesses
The Lagos State Government has given financial assistance to another set of 2000 grassroots indigents to start a micro-business under the phase two of the Eko Cares Financial Assistance Initiative, otherwise known as “Sanwo-Olu Cares”, with the theme “Go Forward, Grow Lagos”. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, whose…
Lagos CP Detains Police Officer For Injuring A Photojournalist During Protest
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for immediate detention and orderly room trial of one Inspector Adadu Innocent attached to PMF 22 Ikeja, for hitting with a stick and injuring a photojournalist. The photojournalist who was identified as Kayode Jaiyeola, (Male) works for the Punch newspaper at Maryland, Lagos on…
[BREAKING] After Losing His Appointment As SA To Speaker, AbdulLateef Officially Resigns From APC
Former Special Assistant to Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef has finally tendered his resignation letter to All Progressive Congress (APC) just barely two days after he lost his appointment. LagosspyNG understands that AbdulLateef was relieved of his appointment after unveiling IYEPE2023, a movement that is aimed at aiding his gubernatorial ambition in 2023….
[FULL SPEECH] Major Talking Points From Buhari’s Independence Day Speech
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2020 Fellow Nigerians I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to…
Lagos Police Vow To Clampdown Any Protest On 1st October
Hakeem Odumosu has instructed officers and men of the command to disallow any unlawful societies, under whatever disguise, from staging rallies or protests within the state today, Thursday, 1st October 2020, Nigeria Independent day day. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, read the riot act on Wednesday during a security meeting with the Area…
Big Brother Naija TV Show Recorded 900 Million Votes – Organisers
MultiChoice Nigeria, the organisers of the Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) reality TV show say housemates at the just concluded season five got over 900 million votes from their fans. John Ugbe, chief executive officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, broke the news in his remark during the award-presentation ceremony on Wednesday. “I know you must be very curious…
Queen of England Congratulates Nigeria 60 – Presidency
The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has sent a message of felicitation to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Nigeria’s 60th independence holding on Thursday. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled, ‘The Queen of England congratulates Nigeria on…
BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Cancels Independence Day Parade Due To COVID-19
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said it won’t be business as usual after he opted for a low key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is still with us. In a statement received on Wednesday, from Gbenga Omotoso, the Governor directed that the planned parade and other…
Traffic And Environmental Offenders To Be Prosecuted In Mobile Court – LASG
Lagos State Government said it has concluded plans to deploy Mobile Courts to prosecute all traffic and environmental offenders within Lagos Island District. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business District, Olugbenga Oyerinde, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting with leaders of Market Associations in Lagos, led by Iyaloja-General of Nigeria,…
LASG Ready To Deliver 4th Mainland Bridge
Lagos State Government is optimistic about delivering the Fourth Mainland Bridge after a meeting with stakeholders on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the construction and launch of the Bridge’s logo on Tuesday. Speaking at the meeting, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, described the event as…
[Exclusive] AbdulHakeem Loses Appointment As SA To Speaker After Declaring Governorship Ambition
Hours after launching the Iyepe Political Movement for 2023, a political group intended to actualise his governorship ambition, Hon AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef’s appointment as Special Adviser to the Speaker on the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has been terminated. On Tuesday, 29 September, 2020, AbdulLateef launched his Iyepe Political Movement meant to…
Meet First Female Sergeant-At-Arms To Carry The Mace ( Symbol of Authority) In Lagos
Mrs. Oyindamola Olorogun is the first female Sergeant-at-Arms to carry the Mace ( Symbol of Authority) in the 41 years history of Lagos State House of Assembly LHOA. Mrs Oyindamola made history yesterday, Monday, September 28, 2020, by breaking the over 4 decades of history in the Lagos House of Assembly. She was the cynosure…
BREAKING: FG Declares 1st October Public Holiday
1st of October 2020 has been declared as public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government said on Thursday. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘FG Declares Thursday, October 1, 2020, Public Holiday To Mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary’ and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Georgina…
APC Campaign: Sanwo-Olu Urges Ondo People To Re-elect Gov. Akeredolu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday joined the campaign train and solicited support for the APC and its candidate, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. This is ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State. The Lagos State Governor said the APC administration in Ondo State had performed creditably well and therefore deserved a re-election for continuity. He…
Odumosu Vows Not To Compromise On Enforcement Of Traffic Rules In Lagos
Hakeem Odumosu said the Police command will not compromise in the enforcement of traffic rules which prohibit driving/riding against the traffic, riding okada (motorcycles) on restricted routes and illegal use of the BRT lanes across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State reaffirmed this during an emergency meeting on the enforcement order with the…
Court Rules Estate Residents Can’t Be Compelled To Pay Dues
In what could be described as a landmark judgement, a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, said Nigerians who live in a residential estate cannot be compelled to be a member of the Community Development Association (CDA) popularly known as residents’ association of estate. The judgment by Court on Monday simply means an an end…
Police Arrest Man Who Peddles Contraband Drugs In Lagos
The Rapid Reponse Squad of the Lagos confirmed the arrest of a man who peddles contraband drugs on Monday. In a tweet shared on the agency’s official Twitter handle, it was alleged that the suspect also serves as a security guard at night. Drugs like Tramadol, Codeine and “Manpower” were found on the suspect who…
BREAKING: Court Orders Senator Abbo To Pay N50m For Assaulting Lady At Sex-Toy Shop
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court has ordered Senator Elisha Abbo to pay N50 million as compensation to Osimibibra Warmate for assaulting her. The Senator representing Adamawa North was arrested on one count charge for assaulting Warmate at a sex-toy shop in Abuja. Warmate proceeded to file a fundamental rights suit marked CV/2393/19 before…
Oba Oniru Wants Lagos State Government To Acknowledge “Isese Day”
Oba Gbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland on Lagos Island, has urged Lagos State Government to recognize “Isese Day,” set aside for the celebration of traditional religion, for global tourists attraction. Lawal made the call on Sunday during the commemoration of the World Tourism Day, held virtually and physically at Lagos Theatre, Oregun. “Isese Day”…