The Lagos State Government vowed to continue kicking against the illegally operated container terminals in the State as it sealed three illegal locations along Festac Link-Bridge, Amuwo-Odofin, including the one used for batching sand underneath the bridge, among others. The Government said that the existence of container terminals and docks must be controlled in order…
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BREAKING: FG Apologises For Misleading Tweets About Bank Account Holders
The Federal Government on Friday apologised for the tweets directing account holders in the country’s financial institutions to register their details again. The misleading tweets on Thursday from the FG have generated lots of controversies within the last 15 hours. However, the Federal Government tweeted on Friday, saying the completion of self-certification forms was not…
ALERT: Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu To Commission Eko MSME Fashion Hub-1 Today
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will today, Friday, 18th September 2020, commission the MSMEs Fashion Shared Facility, known as “Eko MSMEs Fashion Hub-1”, at No. 5 Ogunsiji Street, off Alade Market, Allen Avenue, Ikeja in Lagos. The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Lola Akande,…
BREAKING: Babalakin Resigns As UNILAG Pro-Chancellor
The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Dr. Wale Babalakin(SAN), has resigned following an alleged disagreement with the Federal Government on the Visitation Panel sent to the university. He said there were too many vested interests in UNILAG matter, who were not approaching the issues objectively. But he said it has come to a stage…
LASWA Assures Lagosians Of Safe Water Transportation
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has reiterated the commitment of the Agency towards ensuring that the Traffic Management and Transportation pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda achieves the vision of safe water transportation. The General Manager, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel stated this during a working visit of members of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on…
[BREAKING] LASG Debunks Viral Video On Sale of Branded Wastebaskets
The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, said it has nothing to do with the viral video, where some uniformed impostors were promoting the sale of branded wastebaskets. All the characters in the viral video are fraudsters who do not represent the State Government or any of its agencies, the State Commissioner for the Environment and…
Family Members Speak On Separation Of Fani-Kayode From Wife
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and his ex-beauty queen wife, Precious Chikwendu, have separated. The couple, who are parents to four sons, including a set of two-year-old triplets, have been married since 2014. A family source told PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday that the marriage broke down irretrievably due to a health challenge which…
LASG Partners UNDP, C40 Cities To Fight Climate Change
The Lagos State Government, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and C40 Cities are in talks to address the climate change scourge, which has become a defining environmental challenge to the world. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mrs. Aderonke Odeneye maintained that Lagos State, UNDP and C40 Cities had clearly shown a commitment to…
Nigeria Police Cadet Examination Holds On September 17
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that the entrance examination of the Cadet Scheme for the 8th Regular Course into the Nigeria Police Academy will hold on Thursday, 17th September 2020, at designated centres across the country. A statement signed by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP. Hakeem Odumosu, stated that the…
[Opinion] How To Be A Nigerian Lawyer
By Chuckwudi Iwuchukwu This is for the new Nigerian lawyers inducted into the bar yesterday . Congratulations to the new wigs and this article is a must read for you Life is challenging. There is a reason your poor family decided to pool resources to send you to Law School. They didn’t send you there…
Lagos State Government Launches LTR To Enhance Traffic Information
The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Traffic Radio, LTR, motorcycles introduced to enhance live reporting of traffic situation across the State. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who spoke at the premises of Lagos Traffic Radio on Tuesday, stated that launch was not just about the motorcycles but the bigger picture…
Osun Government Wants Police To Investigate Murder Of Two Yahoo Boys
Following an alleged chase of a vehicle by the officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Osogbo, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has called on the Nigerian Police to immediately launch an extensive investigation into the circumstances and events that led to the reported death of a citizen, The government said it was shocked…
FG, Lagos Government, Stop Barge Operations Along Marina Coastline
The Federal Government, in conjunction with Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, ordered the stoppage of operations that has desecrated the once beautiful and peaceful Marina coastline. With this order, Lagos Marina is set to regain its beauty and serenity, with the planned stoppage of barge operations along the coastline. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is…
Police Kills ‘Yahoo Boys’ During Car Chase In Osun
The officials of Nigeria Police Force Special Anti Robbery Squad In Osogbo, State of Osun have accidentally killed two yet young men while chasing them with a car. According to a viral video, two young boy lifeless body was seen laid on the floor, they were allegedly killed during a car chase by Officers of…
UK To Ban, Seize Assets Of Edo/Ondo Election Offenders
The United Kingdom has rolled out a number of sanctions it would impose on anyone who stokes violence during the governorship polls in Edo and Ondo states. The British High Commission in Nigeria stated in a Tuesday release posted on Twitter that the sanctions could include visa ban, seizure of UK-based assets or prosecution under…
26 Year Old Teacher Arrested For Defiling A Minor
Ogun State Police Command announced the arrest of one Matthew Adebayo, a 26 year old Secondary School teacher for allegedly defiling his 15 year old student, in Sango area of the State. According to a Press Statement obtained by LagosspyNG, by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement…
Tinubu Appeals To Edo People To Reject Gov. Obaseki
All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, has appealed to the the people of Edo State to reject the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki on Saturday. Governor Obaseki, who represents the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on Saturday contend with Osagie Ize-Iyamu of All Progressive Congress (APC) the Governorship position. “Edo State voters must reject Obaseki,…
BREAKING: Emir Of Biu Is Dead
The Emir of Biu in Borno State, Alhaji Mai Umar Mustapha Aliyu, has been confirmed dead on Tuesday morning. He was 79 at the time of his death and ascended the throne in 1989. The cause of the monarch’s death was not stated by the family, who described his demise as a huge loss, according…
Traffic Law Amendment: LAGS To Make Provision For Compulsory Lane Marking
There would provisions for compulsory lane markings, traffic laws signals on highways in the ongoing amendment of the Lagos Traffic Law and Regulations, lawmakers have said. The Chairman, House Committee on Transportation, Mr Temitope Adewale (Ifako-Ijaiye I), made this known during an oversight tour of the Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Friday. Adewale said…
Sanwo-Olu, Amaechi, Visit The Train Accident Scene In Oshodi
The Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi in company of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, visited the site of the Monday fatal accident involving a commuter train and two vehicles. Two persons reportedly died in the accident, which occurred along the driveways into the Nigerian Army Shopping Arena in Oshodi. The victims, a father…