Billionaire business man, Aliko Dangote said he wants former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to replace Brazil’s Roberto Azevedo, as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization in 2021. Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala is one of the candidates vying for the position which became vacant following the resignation of Roberto Azevedo on Monday, August 31. The Africa’s richest…
Lagos To Celebrate World Coconut Day
Lagos State Government said it will mark the Year 2020 World Coconut Day with series of activities in the State on Wednesday, 2nd September 2020. Some of the activities include empowering more than 5,000 Coconut Value Chain entrepreneurs through its Coconut Renewal Initiatives such as Eko Coconut Bread Initiative, Coconut Processing Inputs and Training/Capacity Building…
Lagos State Starts Reconstruction Of Opebi Helicopter Crash Site
Lagos State Government through LASEMA has began the reconstruction of the Opebi Helicopter crash site which I occurred on Friday. The helicopter crash affected the fence and buildings at 14 and 16, Salvation Road, Opebi in ikeja. Governor Sanwo-Olu in company of Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins and the…
Lagos Ministry Debunks Reports On School Resumption Calendar
The Lagos State Ministry of Education through it’s Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) unit of the has told members of the public to disregard a resumption time table flying around the social media. The time-table claims to be the 2020/2021 academic calendar, states that the first term of the session would start September 21, 2020 and…
LASG Commences Digital Training For MSMEs
The Lagos State Government has partnered with BeyondPerception.io, a digital company to commence a free digital transformation training for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Lagos State. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on SDGs and Investment, Mrs. Solape Hammond, said over 10,000 MSMEs are currently undergoing the training, informing…
No Victor, No Vanquished – Kogi Governor Declares
After the Supreme Court judgement on Monday, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has said that there is no victor and no vanquished despite been pronounced as the winner in the November 16, 2019 Governorship election. Governor Bello who said the victory means a lot to him, thanked God and the people of the State for giving…
LASU Releases Guidelines Ahead Of Resumption
Lagos State University on Monday released guidelines on how its students would resume. This is coming after few days the Lagos State Gov. Sanwo-Olu announced resumption date for tertiary institution within the state, According to reports from The Punch, The Lagos State University has announced that its students would resume in batches as detailed below….
Why President Buhari Transferred NIMC To Communications Ministry
President Muhammadu Buhari said he understands the critical role of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) towards the realisation of the objectives of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a Digital Nigeria. It is on this premise that he approved that NIMC should be transferred to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy….
Lagos Health Commissioner, Abayomi, Recovers From COVID-19
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…
State Assembly: Lagos APC Primary Election Holds Thursday
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) said primary election to replace the two dead lawmakers from Lagos East senatorial and Kosofe Constituency will hold on Thursday. Recall that LagosspyNG had reported the death of Senator Bayo Osinowo and Tunde Braimoh many weeks ago. Lagos APC Publicity Secretary Seye Oladejo said in a statement that the party…
LASG Seals 27 Buildings In Lekki Over Illegal Construction
The Lagos State Government has sealed 27 residential and commercial buildings in Lekki for illegal illegal and unapproved building construction. The Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, disclosed this during clampdown exercise. According to him, the sealing of the structures, most of which are in use, was because the buildings…
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…
Black Panther Star, Boseman Dies of Colon Cancer
Chadwick Boseman, the lead actor in the popular movie” Black Panther” is dead. The actor had been combatting colon cancer since 2016 and died at home with his family and wife by his side, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. He was 43, his publicist, Nicki Fioravante said in a statement. “A…
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.
[BREAKING] NUJ In Akwa Ibom Shuns Fani-Kayode’s Press Conference
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Akwa Ibom State has instructed its members not to attend the press conference planned for Femi Fani-Kayode, a Former Minister of Aviation. In a statement on Friday, the State Chapter directed journalists not to attend any activity organised by the former minister. LagosspyNG had reported how the Ex-Minister…
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…