A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has rubbished claims attributed to Lai Mohammed, the minister of information, that the recent increase in electricity tariff is the fault of the Jonathan administration. In a statement on Sunday, Reno Omokri blamed the Muhammadu Buhari administration for not completing the privatisation of the power sector by selling…
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PPPRA To Be Scrapped As Buhari sends PIB To Lawmakers
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to the National Assembly for consideration and passage. The bill seeks to scrap the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), the Punch reported. The proposed law will in turn establish the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited after all…
LASG Kicks Off Computer Based Test For 210 Pupils
The Lagos State Examinations Board has started the Year 2020 Entrance Examination (Computer Based Testing version) for 210 pupils seeking admission into Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the CBT at the Headquarters of the Board, Old Ipaja Road, Lagos, on Saturday, the Honourable Commissioner for…
[BREAKING] Labour Unions Agree To Suspend Proposed Strike
The Federal Government have finalized talks with Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to suspend the strike scheduled to commence today. “Federal Government and Labour Union reach agreement at 2:53am. Deregulation to stay as Government rolls out palliatives for labour (details in 2 weeks); Electricity tariffs suspended by Government for 2 weeks with…
BREAKING: LAYCON Wins 2020 Big Brother Nigeria TV Show
Nigerian rapper, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as LAYCON, has won the 2020 Big Brother Naija ‘lockdown’ edition. Laycon said that if he had to sum up his experience in a few words they would be: life-changing, unexplainable, and wonderful. If he was announced as the winner he would invest a lot of his money, but his…
Lagos State Partners FBN To Unveil N5B Support Capital For Low-Cost Schools
As part of the effort to cushion the effects of COVID-19, Lagos State Government in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Ltd has launched a N5 billion Recovery Support capital for education sector to support low-cost private schools across the State. The intervention fund, which targets over 2,000 private schools, was formally launched by Governor…
Labour Union Insists On Monday Protest Despite Court Order
The Nigeria Labour Congress appears resilient and ready not to back out from the intended industrial action proposed to kick off on Monday. In a communique on Friday by its General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, the NLC asked its members across the nation to come out in large numbers to protest the increase in fuel…
Sanwo-Olu Approves Construction Of 250 Roads, 23 Power Projects
Lagos State Government on Friday flagged off the construction of 250 roads and 23 power projects in various parts of the State. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said it is a step taken in keeping with its “promises made during the electioneering campaign. His Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, in a statement titled,“Sanwo-Olu flags off construction of 377…
Ogudu Alleged Police Video: Police Recovers Charms, Indian Hemp From Occupants
The Lagos State Police command has come across a trending video alleging the police attached to Ogudu Area command of Lagos State of harassment, excessive use of power and attempted extortion, released by some young men today, Friday, 25th September, 2020. The Command wishes to debunk the allegations and urge the general public to regard…
BREAKING: Governor Fayemi Suspended From The APC
Another political drama ensued on Friday when the State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State issued a statement suspending Governor Kayode Fayemi for activities found to be detrimental to the party’s objective. Governor Fayemi was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the recently concluded governorship…
Governor Bello Expresses Shock Over Fatal Tanker Explosion In Kogi
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has expressed shock over the unfortunate fatal tanker explosion which took place in the early hours of Wednesday 23, September, around the Felele area of Lokoja metropolis. In a statement sent to LagosspyNG by Onogwu Muhammed, Chief Press Secretary, the Governor is saddened to learn of the tragic loss…
Lawmakers In Lagos To Address Cultism Menace With Newly Proposed Bill
Lawmakers at the Lagos State Assembly has identified new modalities to curb the incessant cultism and unlawful societies with a newly proposed bill. The bill entitled; “A Bill For A Law To Provide For The Prohibition of Unlawful Societies And Cultism In Lagos State And For Other Connected Purposes,” went through public hearing on Thursday…
[UPDATED] 30 Injured, 23 Buildings Destroyed In Lagos Gas Tanker Explosion
The gas explosion which occurred at Iju Ishaga, Lagos State on Thursday, at least, had 30 persons injured and 23 building burnt. LagosspyNG had reported earlier providing a scanty details of the fatal incident. However, providing a more detailed report, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA said in a statement on Friday that the total number…
Anambra Police Command Apprehend Two Suspects Involved In Child Stealing
Anambra Police Command have intercepted an almost successful child theft operation and arrested the perpetrators of the dastardly act. The Police through an intelligent report apprehended one Chijioke Chukwulota aged 31years of Imo State but resides at Uruagu village, Nnewi . According to reports, the suspect lured his ex-girl friend whom he allegedly impregnated and…
LASCOPA Seals Warehouse For Repacking Expired Products
Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed Canvest Nigeria Limited warehouse, located at Plot 4, Cocoa Industrial Road, Ogba, Ikeja, for repackaging unwholesome and expired curry powder with the name Chinchilli and Ducross for sale. According to the General Manager,Kemi Olugbode, the enforcement team discovered thousands of expired products stored in cartons, while some…
[BREAKING] Gas Tanker Explodes In Lagos, As Many Get Injured
A tanker transporting gas exploded on Thursday in the Ifako-Ijaiye area of Lagos with many persons sustaining burn injuries. Director-General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said efforts are being made to put out the resulting fire from the explosion, Channels Television reports.
President Buhari Explains How CAMA Act Will Help Nigeria Fight Corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday explained that the recently passed Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (CAMA) in Nigeria will enhance transparency and corporate accountability in the fight against corruption. President Buhari spoke in a video message presented at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) 2020 Virtual Leaders’ Summit on the sidelines of the 75th Session of…
BREAKING: Ize-Iyamu Denies Pleading With Obaseki To Return To APC
The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in in the last Edo election Osagie Ize-Iyamu has has denied telling Governor Obakei to return to the APC. ’I have not addressed media professionals after last Saturday’s poll won by Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ’ he said. In a statement…
LASG Seals 21 Illegal, Substandard Pharmacies, Patent Medicine Stores
Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods for offences bordering on illegal operations and operating beyond the scope of practice shut some medicine stores in the state. At least 21 Pharmacies, Patent Medicine shops and unlicensed premises at Alakuko, Ajegunle, Ologogoro, Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Agbado and Agege in Alimosho, Ifako-Ijaiye and Agege Local…
Odumosu Orders Trial Of Officer Caught Taking Bribe From Motorist
The Commissioner of Police , Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for the immediate orderly room trial of Inspector Joseph Dike attached to Aguda Division of Lagos State on Wednesday. The police chief was distressed by the manner in which the inspector was caught in a widely circulated picture extorting a motorcyclist at…