The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state will provide N5 billion to cushion the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the state. According to the Governor, the N5bn palliative will ensure business sustainability and stimulate economic growth. Revealing this on Wenesday, during in…
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Lagos Warns Against Drilling Boreholes without Licence
The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LSWRC), has cautioned operators in the borehole drilling industry against operating without the requisite licence or permit from the State Government, just as it sealed a construction site on Cameron Road, in Ikoyi for violating the Environmental Protection and Management Law 2017. The Executive Secretary, LSWRC, Mrs. Funke Adepoju,…
Julius Berger Faces N2.5bn Lawsuit By Ogbaru Community.
The Ogbaru Community in Anambra State has dragged Julius Berger Nigeria Plc before the Federal High Court in Awka, alleging a violation of Environmental Impact Assessment in the construction of the 2nd Niger Bridge. Also joined as defendants in the suit are the Federal Ministry of Works and B and Q Dredging. The community is…
KAI Marshal Applauds Provision of Welfare Packages To Workforce
The KAI Marshal of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) Brigade, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (Rtd) has expressed gratitude to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for consistently compensating beneficiaries of civil servants that passed away in the active service of the State. The Marshal stated thi, Wednesday, at the Command Headquarters, Bolade-Oshodi, during…
US Government Frowns Over Incessant Killings In Nigeria
The United State government on Wednesday expressed worry over the incessant attacks on citizens of Nigeria living in the northern part of the country. The U.S. government, in a statement signed by Michael Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State from its Nigeria embassy said the recent killings are senseless and brazen. “We condemn the recent senseless and brazen killings…
BREAKING: Acting APC Chairman, Giadom Cancels Edo Governorship Primary Screening
The Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom has cancelled the screening for the Edo State governorship primary. Mr. Giadom explained that he has taken over based on a previous court order empowering him to do so. According to him, he has the backing of the members of the party’s National…
GBfoods Completes N20 Billion Tomato Processing Factory In Kebbi
GBfoods, a global leader in culinary product manufacturing, in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kebbi State Government and the Emirate of Yauri recently built a N20 billion Tomato processing factory, in Kebbi State. The factory is the second largest in Nigeria and the only fully backward integrated plant in ECOWAS – and…
Pressure As US Indicts Six Nigerians Over $6m Fraud
Just barely one week after FBI and Interpol arrested Nigerian Hushpuppi, the United States has also exposed six another Nigerians over another alleged internet fraud worth more than six million dollars. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the suspects are Richard Uzuh, Micheal Olorunyomi, Alex Ogunshakin, Felix Okpoh, Nnamdi Benson and Abiola Kayode. In…
Sanwo-Olu Reconstitutes Boards of Security, Employment Trust Fund
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the reconstitution of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). A statement signed on behalf of the Governor by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile explained that the new board appointments, which take immediate effect were necessitated by…
[BREAKING]: Lagos Govt Stops Reopening Of Churches, Mosques
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended the reopening of Churches and Mosques in the state, following the rising cases of Covid-19. The governor made the announcement while fielding questions from Journalists at the states house.
Executive Jet Apologizes For Fying Naira Marley to Abuja
After violating government directive on social gathering, the Executive Jet Services Limited, an aviation company, has tendered an apology for flying Naira Marley, a singer, to Abuja for a concert. Recalled that the federal capital territory administration (FCTA) had sealed off the Jabi Lake mall, which hosted the singer, for violating restrictions to slow the…
BREAKING: Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Resigns From APC
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced this on Tuesday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
LASCODA Set to Organise Coconut-Based Arts, Crafts Training
The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has set plans in motion to organise a 4-week long coconut-based arts and craft training for residents of the State. The General Manager, LASCODA, Mr. Dapo Olakulehin, who disclosed this recently, explained that the training programme is one…
Inferno Destroys Shops, Houses In Ondo Town
A late-night inferno on Sunday destroyed property worth millions of naira in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The inferno which engulfed 13 shops and two houses occurred at Obanla area of the state capital, a few meters from the popular Oja-Oba market. The fire was suspected to have been caused by gas leaks as sources…
[BREAKING] Senator Osinowo Is Dead
Nigerian lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District Bayo Osinowo popularly known as Pepper is dead. He was reported to have died, a few hours ago at First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos.
Covid-19: Musician Arrested for Robbery in Lagos
Two entertainers, a musician and a pianist, both robbery suspects arrested by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) unit of the Lagos Police Command have confessed that they were forced into robbery by the need to survive the Covid19 lockdown-induced hunger. The suspects: Chinonso Michael, 25 years, an Afro hip – hop singer and Chimelu Victory,…
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Set To Cancel Haj 2020 for First Time Since 1932
According to reports, Saudi Arabia’s authorities are considering cancelling the Haj season for the first time since the establishment of the Kingdom in 1932, after the number of coronavirus infections exceeded 100,000, a senior official in the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah told the British newspaper Financial Times. “The case has been carefully studied…
BREAKING: Resident Doctors Embark On Indefinite Strike
After several signs of warning, the Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have finally embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike. NARD President, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, announced this while addressing a press conference on Monday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. He noted that the union has decided to exempt its members working…
LASTMA Condemns Resurgence of Fake Online Report
The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olajide Oduyoye has condemned the resurgence of a previously debunked online news alleging that LASTMA officials were banned from arresting motorists who flout the Lagos State Traffic Law. Oduyoye explained that the false report, which was earlier circulated online by an Auto Repair Company…
Matriculation: NOUN VC Enjoins Students On Challenges
Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, has enjoined new students of the university to rise to the challenges of the modern world in their quest for knowledge, including eradicating future diseases like the current Covid-19. He made the call during the university’s 19th matriculation ceremony, which was held…