The mother of late Super Eagles striker, Rashidi Yekini, Alhaja Sikiratu will be placed on a monthly stipend, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has said.
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Japan To Authorize Remdesivir Drug To Treat Coronavirus
Japan on Thursday said it plans to authorise the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government said, with an eye to approving another medication Avigan this month.
COVID-19: LASG Tasks Residents to Adhere to Safety Guidelines
Lagos State Government has reiterated the need for residents to comply with the safety guidelines issued for the transport sector as part of efforts to curb further spread of the Coronavirus disease.
NNPC Reduces Ex-depot Price Of Petrol To N108 Per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Wednesday announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of petrol from N113.28k per litre to N108.00K per litre across all its products loading facilities as well as in its thruough-put operations.
BREAKING: FG Extends Flight Ban By Four Weeks
The federal government has extended the ban imposed on local and international flights by four weeks.
Ondo Sends Back Almajiris From Sokoto
A large number of Almajiris who came into Ondo state on Monday May 4 from Sokoto State, have been sent back.
COVID-19: LASG Gets Relief Materials from Infinix Mobility Limited
Infinix Mobility Limited has donated relief materials worth millions of Naira to the Lagos State Government in an effort to cushion the effects of the ongoing pandemic.
Covid-19: If Kano Goes Down, Nigeria Goes With It – Prof Usman Yusuf
Former executive secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof Usman Yusuf, has expressed concerns over the increasing cases of coronavirus in Kano and reports of hundreds of “strange deaths” recorded in the state.
70 Year Old Man Bags 18 Months Imprisonment For Insulting Buhari
The 70-year-old man, Lawal Izala, who was reported to have insulted President Buhari on a viral video has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment. Izala was arrested last week for allegedly insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Aminu Masari.
[BREAKING] 60 COVID-19 Patients Discharged In Lagos
At last 60 patients who tested positive for coronavirus in Lagos state have been discharged after recovering from the disease, ministry of health has said.
10 Doctors Contract COVID-19 At Kano Teaching Hospital
At least 10 medical doctors have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, official said on Tuesday. The Chairman, Association of Resident Doctors, AKTH, Dr Abukakar Nagona, who made the confirmation to newsmen in Kano, said the doctors were treating patients, who came to the hospital with symptoms later discovered to be…
Lebanese Community Donates Food Items, Ambulance Worth N82.5 Million To LASG
The Lebanese Community in Lagos today donated eight truck-loads of various food items and an ambulance worth N82.5 million to the Lagos State Government in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gbajabiamila Says Infectious Diseases Bill To Go Through Public Hearing
Speaker of House of Representative has assured that the controversial Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, 2020 being debated on the floor of the House of Representatives will be put to public hearing.
Airplane Carrying Medical Supplies Crashes In Somalia
An airplane carrying medical supplies crashed in south-western people has crashed in Somalia leaving six persons dead, authorities said.
[Opinion] Over-Reliance On Your Job Is Like Depending On Crude Oil
By Justice-godfrey Okamgba Pause for a minute. Take a deep breath and think about this. What if I get fired from work tomorrow? Remember, you can still get fired even without benefits. This is very common in Nigeria. Sometimes, you are owed for many months and may never get paid. There are people who lose…
Bill Gates Bribed Lawmakers With $10m For Speedy Passage Of Compulsory Vaccine Bill
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), on Monday said the leadership of House of Representatives in Nigeria was poised to forcefully pass the compulsory vaccine bill without subjecting it to the traditions of legislative proceedings.
World Leaders Raise $8.1bn For Coronavirus Vaccine, Urge Cooperation
World leaders called Monday for cooperation not competition in the quest for a coronavirus vaccine, as they pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8.1 billion) at a fundraising telethon snubbed by the United States.
BREAKING: Lagos Judiciary Holds First Virtual Court Sitting
With the coronavirus pandemic rocking the globe, the Lagos State Judiciary led by the Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba holds its first virtual court sitting. According to Channels TV, a judge of the Court, Justice Mojisola Dada is delivering her judgment in the criminal trial of the State against Olalekan Hammed. LagosspyNG gathered that proceedings…
Dr Jide Martins Appointed As Director Of Office Of The Public Defender
The Lagos State Government has appointed Dr. Babajide Martins as the Director of the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender, OPD.
Sanwo-Olu Unveil Whistle Blower Complain Hotline
Governor Sanwo-Olu has announced phone numbers that lagosians can call so as to report any non-compliant residents or entity in Lagos metropolis, as the state commence gradual easing of the initial 4 weeks lockdown due to novel Coronavirus today Monday, 4th May, 2020.