Lagos State Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi, has recovered from COVID-19. LagosspyNG had reported in August 24 that the Health Commissioner tested positive. The news was contained in a statement tweeted by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso on Monday. “It is with gratitude to God that I announce the recovery and subsequent negative…
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BREAKING: Lagos Schools To Resume As Covid-19 Cases Drop
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that all tertiary institutions in Lagos State are to re-open for academic activities from September 14, 2020. This was revealed at the 18th state-wide briefing held at the State House in Marina on Saturday. The Governor also directed the primary and secondary schools across the State to resume on September…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Commiserates With Families Of Helicopter Crash
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent out his condolences to families, friends and associates of the victims of the disastrous helicopter crash in Opebi, Lagos. In a condolence message signed on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Friday, Governor Sanwo-Olu promised that his Government would work with all the…
BREAKING: Helicopter Crash Kills Two, Injure One In Lagos
Two persons have died and leaving one injured in a helicopter crash around Opebi area of Lagos State on Friday. According to the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, the injured victim has been taken to the hospital, while the dead bodies have been deposited at the mortuary.
LASG Announces Traffic Diversion On Ojota/Ikorodu
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Ojota axis of Lagos-Ikorodu Road due to the ongoing rehabilitation work. A statement seen by LagospyNG reveals that reconstruction works will be on in next four weeks, effective from 6.00 am on Saturday, 28th August, to Friday, 25th September 2020. According to a statement…
Lagos Generates N432.6 Billion In 6 Months Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has recorded 81percent of expected revenue during the first half of the year, which is N432.6billion, amid the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Sam Egube, revealed this on Thursday during the 2019/2020 Annual Press Week Lecture of the Lagos State Governor’s Office Correspondents (LAGOCO)….
LASTMA Debunks Reports On Stealing Motorist’s Car Brainbox
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has denied a media reports indicating that a man’s Toyota Corolla Saloon brainbox got missing within LASTMA premises after his arrest on Thursday, 20th August 2020. According to the General Manager Olajide Oduyoye, Godspower Osaze Ohamen failed to produce his Driver’s Licence for identification until he appeared on the television…
Sanwo-Olu Swears In Olakanle As New Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday sworn-in Hon. Oladotun Olakanle as the new Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Hon. Olakanle to prioritise the welfare of the people and always be guided by the principles of transparency, accountability and probity in the management of public…
BREAKING: Access Bank In Lagos Gutted By Fire
A branch of Access Bank in Adetokunbo Ademola street in the Victoria Island area of Lagos gutted fire on Wednesday. In a tweet seen by LagsospyNG, the bank confirmed the incidence saying no fatality was recorded. It said fire protocols have been activated and personnel have been moved to safety. “There has been a fire…
LASG Reaffirms Commitment To Road Rehabilitation Maintenance
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) on Monday restated the Corporation’s commitment to rid the State of bad roads by fixing potholes and road failures across the State. According to it’s General Manager, Engineer Olufemi Daramola in a statement issued to LagosspyNG, the Agency has done total and sectional rehabilitation of many roads in the…
LASG Confirms Appointment Of Dr. Emmanuel Zamba As LASHMA Substantive General Manager
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday validated the appointment of Dr. Emmanuella Zamba as the substantive General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA). In a statement issued by the Lagos State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, her confirmation as substantive General Manager is in recognition of her hard work and achievements…
BREAKING: Lagos Health Commissioner Contracts COVID-19
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has been confirmed positive to COVID-19. Gawat Jubril, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on New Media confirmed this on Monday via Twitter. He “will begin 14 days self-isolation and home care immediately,” while he “continues to discharge his duty as Deputy…
Lagos Releases Guidelines For Reopening Tourism, Hospitality Firms
The Lagos State Government has issued guidelines that will be implemented by hospitality and tourism establishments ahead of re-opening of business activities in the State. In a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf over the weekend, the protocols and guidelines are meant to ensure the health and…
Lawmakers Charge Contractors To Complete Lagos Rice Mill Project
Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly are mounting pressure on the contractors handling the Imota Rice Mill to speed-up work on the project in order to meet the December 2020 completion timeline. The Chairman, Lagos State House Committee on Agriculture, Kehinde Joseph, made this known on Thursday during an inspection your with other…
Lagos State Government Offers N100M Grant To 23 Innovators, Tech Startups
The Lagos State Government has dolled out the sum of N100 million seed fund to support twenty-three young innovators and tech firms in the state. The support is in line with the Lagos State Government initiative to pursue various technology-driven innovations across the six pillars of the development agenda of Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. Recall that…
Lagos State Government Warns Buyers To Be Wary Of Properties Without Permit
Prospective property buyers and uptakers in Lagos State have been warned of buying buildings without Planning Permits as such would be subject to enforcement by the regulatory authority. The warning was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako in Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday. The Commissioner…
BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Receives US Ambassador To Nigeria
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday received the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard at the state capital, Ikeja. Details of the meeting not yet confirmed at the time of filing this report
LASG Extends Operation Time For Food Market and Non-Food Market
The Lagos State Government has extended the hours of operations of both food markets and non food markets from 8am and close at 6pm. In a statement sent to LagosspyNG, the commissioner for local government and community affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, said the decision of the Governor Mr Babajide Sanwoolu is to further enhance trade and…
BREAKING: Lagos Top Politician, Rasak Dies
A top politician in Lagos State from Epe, Chief Lanre Rasak is dead. He served as a member of Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), died after a brief illness.
Sanwo-Olu, Ride-Haling Firms Reach Resolution, Reduces Operational License
Ride-hailing companies like Uber, BMP and Bolt have reasons to feel excited as the Lagos State Government has decided to reduced the operational license fee placed on operating in the state by 20%. This was announced on Friday by Governor Sanwo-Olu’s media aide, Jubril Gawat, after a stakeholders’ meeting with the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu….