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,…
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.
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…
LASG Warns Private School Owners to Desist from Re-opening of Schools
Lagos State Government warns private Primary and Secondary School owners to desist from re-opening school while ensuring that they adhere to government’s directives to maintain the closure of schools or risk sanction.
Breaking: Lagos Sen. Bayo Osinowo Died of Covid-19 Related at 64 Years
Ealier today, the death of Nigerian lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District Bayo Osinowo popularly known as Pepper was announced to the public, he died few hours ago today, Monday, June 15th 2020, at First Cardiologist Hospital, Lagos. The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District and a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
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…
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…
LASUTH Loses 54-Year-Old Nurse To COVID-19
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja has lost a nurse, Mrs Adenike Bakare, to COVID-19. Bakare, who was an Assistant Director, Nursing Services, according to a source, died on Friday and was buried privately in Lagos the same day. “No one is sure of her source of infection; LASUTH is not a designated treatment…
Lagos First Lady Urges Men to Replicate America’s Anti-Racism Movement against Rape
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday called on Nigerian men to replicate the ongoing massive United States anti-racism protest in Nigeria to stop sexual, gender-based violence and send a strong message against rape and its perpetrators. Speaking while receiving participants at a special All-Male awareness walk organised by the…
FULL TEXT: Sanwo-Olu Addresses Lagosians On Democracy Day To Commemorate His One Year In Office
Theme: GREAT LEAP TOWARDS A GREATER LAGOS BEING AN ADDRESS BY MR. BABAJIDE OLUSOLA SANWO-OLU, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, ON THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS ADMINISTRATION’S FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE, ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020. Fellow Lagosians, On Saturday, March 9, 2019, you demonstrated great confidence in me and in our great party, the All Progressive…
Sanwo-Olu To Host Tinubu, Soyinka, Blair, Others On Democracy Day Webinar
To commemorate this year’s National Democracy Day celebration, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat will today hold a Democracy Day webinar for youths in Lagos. The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka will be joining the Lagos State helmsman…
Lagos Eyes N100b Bond To Boost Infrastructure In The State
Lagos State Governent has claimed that the signing of the issuance of N100 billion Series III Bond under its N500 billion Bond Issuance Programme by the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would bridge the infrastructure gaps. The Commissioner for Finance, Rabiu Olowo, revealed this during the briefing commemorating the first anniversary of the Sanwo-Olu administration at Alausa,…
Lagos APC Proscribes Mandate, Justice Groups
The Lagos State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has proscribed the Justice Group, Mandate Group and all other groups within the party in the State. In the communique signed by 27 party chieftains who are members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the party said the activities of the groups were inimical to unity,…
Family Rebukes Inauguration Of The New Oniru of Iruland in Lagos
The Abisogun Oniru family in Lagos has kicked against the recent inauguration of Abdulwasiu Gbolahan Lawal as the new Oniru of Iruland. LagosspyNG reported few days ago that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu installed Lawal, a former Commissioner for Agriculture in the state, as the 15th Oniru of Iruland in Eti-Osa local government area of…