The African Development Bank (AfDB) has finally set up a of three-man people to undertake an independent assessment of the report of the ethics committee on the allegations against the bank’s president, Akinwunmi Adesina. In a statement obtained from its bureau of board of governors on Wednesday, the AfDB disclosed that it agreed on the terms…
LASG Reiterates Free Covid-19 Testing Across Laboratories In The State
The Lagos State Government has reassure the residents that testing is still free at all the COVID-19 public testing laboratories. According to LASG, all Lagos residents and all Lagosians are enjoined to take advantage of this service if they feel unwell or feel they have had a close contact with an infected person. ”The Government…
BREAKING: Petrol To Sell For N140 As PPPRA Recommends Price Hike
The Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) is considering an increase of the retail pump price of petrol from the previous N121.50. According to the agency, the recommended petrol retail band for a litre of petrol is now between N140.80 and N143.80.
BREAKING: PDP Wins All Chairmanship, Councillorship Positions In Taraba
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all 16 chairmanship and 168 councillorship positions in Taraba State More detail to follow.
Lagos State Frees 18 Awaiting Trial Inmates
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Tuesday, freed 18 awaiting-trial inmates of the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre. Justice Alogba, who pardoned the inmates at an open court session held on the premises of the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Igbosere, Lagos Island, said the gesture was in line with the…
FG Eyes N1trn Revenue Fron Stamp Duty Collection Annually
The Federal Government is eyeing a whooping one trillion Naira revenue generation from from stamp duty collection annually. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) alone remitted N66 billion as stamp duty revenue into the federation account between January to May this year. Stamp duties remitted by Money Deposit Banks (MDBs) was N20.00bn, stamp duties revenue…
Governor Wike Praises Buhari For N78.9bn Reimbursement On Federal Road Projects
The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the disbursement of N78.9 billion as reimbursement for the amount spent on executing some federal road projects in the state, The approval for the refund was granted at the virtual federal executive council (FEC) meeting presided over by Buhari on June 3. In…
BREAKING: Ondo State Governor, Akeredolu, Tests Positive For COVID-19
Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has joined the group of political class who have tested positive for Coronavirus. The governor disclosed on his verified Facebook account on Tuesday that he was already in self-isolation as required by the case management guidelines of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control for someone that is not showing symptoms….
LASCOPA Commences Verification of Compliants on Adulterated C-Way Water
Sequel to a public complaint about the unwholesome activities of a water facility operated by one Mrs. Olufunmilola Salawu, accused of refilling CWay Dispensable Water bottles in Isheri-North, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), on Friday, took samples of the CWay water recovered at her residence for necessary tests to determine its purity. The…
BREAKING: Nigerian Government Lifts Ban On Interstate Travels
The Federal Government on Monday said the ban placed on interstate travels has been lifted with effect from July 1, provided such journeys are made outside curfew hours. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the ongoing daily briefing of the task force in Abuja. Mustapha, who is…
BREAKING: Court Dismisses Certificate Forgery Suit Against Edo Governor, Obaseki
Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit filed against the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. The plaintiffs, Edobor Williams, Ugbesia Abudu Godwin and Amedu Dauda Anakhu in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/553/2020 accused the Governor of forging his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) certificate in classical studies from the University of Ibadan. They…
ASUU President Urges Federal Government Not To Reopen Schools
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday said plans by the Federal Government to reopen schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic currently ravaging the country might be a grave mistake. Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU National President, spoke with the with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun. According to him, the Federal Government…
[BREAKING] Burna Boy Wins BET Award
Nigerian afro-fusion artiste, Burna Boy, has emerged the winner of the BET Award for Best International Act. It is the second consecutive win for the artiste. International model Naomi Campbell announced Burna the winner, in a category that had Sho Madjozi (South Africa), Stormzy (UK), Innoss ‘B (DR Congo), Ninho (France) and S.Pri Noir (France)….
Market Women, Others Dare Imo Govt Over Fresh COVID-19 Measures
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…
BREAKING: Popstar Peter Okoye Says He Tested Positive For COVID-19
Nigerian popstar, Peter Okoye on Saturday, said he and his family tested positive for COVID-19.
LASUBEB Engages Stakeholders on Enhanced Learning for Children with Special Needs
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), on Friday, organised a stakeholders’ meeting on ways to meet the demands of children with special needs during and post COVID-19. In his address at the meeting held at LASUBEB office, Maryland, Ikeja, on Friday, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-king disclosed that the…
Lagos State Government Expands COVID-19 Response Capacity
The Lagos State government has expanded its COVID-19 response capacity with the accreditation of seven private laboratories to boost its testing capacity and three private hospitals for case management. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing to give an update on ‘COVID-19Lagos Response, noted that the State…
BREAKING: I accept dissolution of APC NWC, says Oshiomhole
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, Saturday, confirmed his acceptance on the decision of the party’s National Executive committee (NEC) to dissolve the National Working Committee (NWC) which he led. It was widely reported that Oshiomhole had instructed his lawyers to appeal the decision of the Party. However, in a…
RETHINKING LEADERSHIP, Kolade, Utomi, and Sanni Speak at 2nd NPL Leadership Dialogue
Christopher Kolade, former High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom, will lead a distinguished team of panelists to the 2nd Edition of National Leadership Dialogue Webinar on Friday, 26thJune 2020 from 4pm to 6.30pm. The 2ndEdition has as its theme, Rethinking Leadership: Focus on Competence, Governance and Impact on Society -1.Other Panelists include Prof….
Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Birthday with Orphans
In commemoration of the 55th birthday of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke, on behalf of the Governor, presented some food items to Treasure of Love Missionaries of Charity in Alapere, Ketu. The Commissioner, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary and…