The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Charles Dokubo, got sacked, President Muhammadu Buhari. The Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. He also announced that Milland Dikio has been appointed as interim coordinator of the programme. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Milland Dixion Dikio (rtd) as Interim…
ICPC Arrests 25 VIO, FRSC Officers For Drivers’ License Fraud
25 Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) have been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged drivers’ licence and vehicle particulars’ fraud. Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Motor Vehicle Licencing Authority (MVLA) who were involved in this offense were also arrested. The Spokesperson for the Commission, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, disclosed…
BREAKING: Adesina Re-elected As President of the African Development Bank
Akinwunmi Adesina was on Thursday re-elected as the President of the African Development Bank for another five-year tenure, according to reports. Recall that Adesina had spoke ahead of the election during the opening ceremony of the virtual annual meetings of the Board of Governors and Shareholders of the AfDB, which is being hosted in Abidjan,…
Lagos Taskforce Murdered Bus Driver and Conductor at Abule-Egba
Two commercial motorists on Wednesday, were murdered by officials of the Lagos State Taskforce at Emmanuel Bus Stop, Abule- Egba following a disagreement over traffic offense. According to reports gathered by LagosspyNG, the victims, a commercial bus driver and his conductor, were allegedly shot by the officials for yet to be ascertained reasons. An eyewitness…
Nigeria’s Economy Performed Better Than US, UK In 2nd quarter – Presidency
Nigeria’s economy performed better than United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany and others in the second quarter of 2020, Presidency said on Wednesday. Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) had said the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP declined by –6.10% (year-on-year) in real terms in the second quarter of 2020, ending the 3-year…
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 To Review Process Of Issuing State Of Origin Documents
Lagos State Government said it will soon commence the review process for issuing State of Origin documents to individuals, just as specific steps will be mapped out to follow due process before the documents are given to anyone. The Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Engr. Tayo, Bamgbose-Martinswho disclosed this during a meeting…
BREAKING: FFK Bows To Pressure, Tenders Apology To Daily Trust Journalist
Ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has apologised to Eyo Charles, the Daily Trust journalist whom he attacked at a press conference. LagosspyNG had reported how Fani-Kayode, verbally abused at Charles before ending a briefing in Calabar, Cross River state. Charles had asked him if his recent trips were being sponsored. In a statement shared via his Twitter…
NUJ Condemns Fani-Kayode’s Verbal Abuse On Daily Trust Reporter
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday condemned the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani Kayode for verbally abusing a reporter in Calabar, Cross River State. During a press conference in Calabar, a Daily Trust Newspaper journalist, Eyo Charles had asked the former Minister if his recent tour was been sponsored by a…
Notorious Laptop and Phone Robber Arrested In Lagos
One notorious laptop and phone robber, Tope Oladiran, has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Zone 2 Command. According to reports, the suspect was arrested through native intelligence in Akute axis of Lagos, where he was relaxing in an hotel. Oladiran, 40, has no fixed address but goes about Ikorodu looking for whose phone or…
[Opinion] Communication without Communicating; Lessons From Shoprite’s Miscommunication.
COMMUNICATION WITHOUT COMMUNICATING: Lessons From the Shoprite’s Miscommunication By Ishola Ayodele In a bid to comply with the reporting requirements of the South African regulatory authorities, Shoprite issued a statement on the 3rd of August, 2020. Part of the statement reads, “Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited may be classified as a discontinued operation when ShopRite reports…
BREAKING: Veteran Broadcaster, John Momoh Appointed As Unilag Council Chairman
The owner of Channels TV, John Momoh has been appointed by the Federal Government as the Chairman ad Interim of the University of Lagos Governing Council. LagosspyNG on Monday had reported that the Senate elected Prof Folashade Ogunsola as acting VC. According to reports gathered, Momoh’s first task is the ratification of the election of a…
Nigeria Police Puts On Hold Entry Requirement For Candidates
The Nigeria Police said it has suspended entry requirements for applicants who wished to join the Nigeria Police Force as constables. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu in a signal dated August 24 directed that no candidate should be disqualified irrespective of their physical appearance, age and qualification. The Force is currently recruiting 10,000 constables…
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…
University Of Lagos Appoints Prof. Ogunsola As Acting Vice-Chancellor
The Senate of the University of Lagos has appointed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. Ogunsola, a professor of Medical Microbiology and the first female to be appointed in the history of the University. During a senate meeting held earlier to appoint an acting VC as mandated by President…
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…
DigiConverge Launches, Sign Exclusive Content Distribution Partnership With VivaliveTV
Digiconverge, a one-stop digital convergence platform that provides fit-for-purpose services in e-broadcasting and global content syndication has launched operations in Africa, starting with Nigeria. The platform which already enjoys the blessings of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has signed an exclusive content distribution partnership for Africa with the Viva Entertainment Group Inc. US to bridge the gap…
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…
DSS Confirms Losing Two Men To IPOB Members In Enugu
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said, members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were responsible for the death of the two operatives who died in Enugu state. Earlier on Sunday, it was widely reported a violent clash had erupted between the members of IPOB and security agents at Emene area of…
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…