Kaduna State Government has declared three days of mourning following the death of Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris on Sunday. The  statement on Monday received by LagosspyNG from Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Nasir El-rufai, Mr. Muyiwa Adeleye, said public offices will open as normal on 21 and 22 September,…

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…

Two herdsmen have been arrested for by thOgun State Police Command invading a farm in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. It was also alleged that they stole  the sum of N140,000 and gang-raping the 16-year-old daughter of the farmer. The suspects, Abu Adamu and Muhammadu Aliyu, were arrested last Wednesday by policemen…

Ogun State Government has announced the reopening of schools in the State with effect from  Monday, 21 September, 2020 for the first term of 2020/2021 session. This is the  second phase of the reopening of schools is extended to all classes in primary and secondary schools, Technical and Vocational Colleges, and Tertiary Institutions. In a…

Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network (ACVPN), a non-profit organization has vowed to deal with one Bishop who married a minor after defiling her for three years. The 15-year-old girl identified as Confidence Ukandu, and a 50 -year-old father of four identified as Prince Stephanos Lucky Enofe, but popularly known as Bishop Steph Enofe…

The Olugbo and paramount ruler of Ugbo land, Oba Fredrick Obateru Akintutan has showered praises Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for been resilient despite the gang up against the establishment of the Amotekun Corps. The Olugbo likened Akeredolu to the legendary late Obafemi Owolowo  who is known for been a courageous man. The monarch who…

A Yoruba leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi has been confirmed dead by his son, Folabi. Folabi noted that the elder statesman died “at the ripe age of 94 years”. The former Senator, died on Wednesday night. “He was until his death was a leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere (Ilosiwaju Yoruba) and a chieftain of…

Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has adopted Samuel, a 17-year-old boy, who drew his portrait with pencil. The Ooni also narrated his encounter with Samuel’s mother, a corn seller, who he said demonstrated an “incredible heart of motherhood” in appreciating him. According to him, the gesture was in furtherance of his drive towards providing support…

Many traders in Imo State have expressed worries and vowed not to obey the fresh lockdown ordered by the state government. The new lockdown is expected to take effect from Monday, 29 as instructed by the Governor to stop further spread of coronavirus in the state. Traders in Imo State on Sunday reported that the…

For an effective water transportation and management system in Baiyeku, Ikorodu, the Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, on Thursday, handed over the newly commissioned Baiyeku Concrete Jetty to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA). Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Honourable Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Arc. Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, urged LASWA to…

A Nigerian father aged 36 who had attempted hia first suicide has been arrested by the Police for attempting another suicide in Ogun state. LagospyNG gathered that the man was also caught with a bottle of an insecticide during the attempt to end his life. Oyedele, who is a cloth seller, was rescued from the Ogun…

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…