The Lagos State Government has issued additional Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) sectorial guidelines on easing the lockdown on businesses in Lagos State. A statement issued today by the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, noted that the OSH guidelines cover several sectors such as manufacturing, construction, retail outlets and shopping malls, eateries…
Sanwo-Olu Charges Judicial Officers Not To Slow Down Justice System
Sanwo-Olu Charges Judicial Officers Not To Slow Down Justice System
Two Chinese Apprehended By Anti-Graft Agency For Offering N100m Bribe To Its Top Officer
Two Chinese Apprehended By Anti-Graft Agency For Offering N100m Bribe To Its Top Officer
Uber Sacks 3,500 Employees Via Zoom
The cab electronic hailing service provider, Uber on Monday 11th May, 2020 announced the sack of 3,500 employees in response to the decrease in rides booking by clients amidst the coronavirus induced quarantine.
BREAKING: IG Of Police Orders Probe Of E-Money, Withdraws Police Escort
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the probe of the Chairman, Five Star Group, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, over his flamboyant lifestyle and flagrant abuse of police escorts. A top police officer said, “We received a signal from the Force headquarters on Monday that the police detail of music executive, E-Money, be immediately…
Catholic Bishop Donates Health Facilities To Federal Government
As part of the efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has offered all its 425 health facilities across the country as isolation centres.
NCC Insists No 5G License Has Been Issued
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has debunked reports on social media that the fifth generation (5G) network has been deployed in Lagos.
[Opinion] Lawlessness; Emotions and Simple Logic
By Justice-godfrey Okamgba 10th May 2020 will forever remain a tragic experience for the owners of the two demolished hotels in RIVER STATE. Know this – Prior to the demolition, Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike – CON had signed Executive Order 6 which banned the operation of hotels across the 23 Local Goverment Areas of the…
Road Construction: LASG Temporarily Closes Creek Roa, Apapa
The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Creek Road, from Mr. Biggs to Warehouse Road junction, in Apapa from Friday, 8th May, 2020 to Friday, 15th May 2020 for resumption of the on-going road construction by HITECH to create an effective transportation system across the Lagos Metropolis.
Senate President Mourns Ex-Adamawa Senator Paul Wampana
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has commiserated with the family of a Second Republic Senator, Paul Wampana who on Sunday passed on.
Lockdown Looms In Lagos, As Residents Continue To Violate Rules
The government may impose a total lockdown in the state if violations of health guidelines persist, The Lagos State Government has said.
Wike Announces Temporary Lifting Of Lockdown For Residents To Restock Foodstuffs, Medicines
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020.
FG Cries Out As Isolation Centres Run Out of Bed Spaces
Covid-19 isolation and treatment centres in the country are running out of bed spaces, the federal government has said.
[Opinion] Partnerships In Times Of Crisis
By Amrote Abdella The current global crisis has highlighted a number of areas, from the need of efficient information management to the need of accurate data gathering for faster medical response. In looking at the role of technology during this period, one area that has stood apart in driving meaningful change is the role of partnerships. Today, more than before, Microsoft 4Afrika issteadfast in supporting healthcare partners across the continent as they…
Lagos Mobile Court To Prosecute Owners Of Impounded Vehicles From Monday
The Lagos State Government has concluded arrangement to prosecute all owners/drivers of impounded vehicles during the second phase of the COVID-19 lockdown at the Lagos State Mobile Courts, Bolade, Oshodi.
Orji Kalu Speaks After Release From Prison
Orji Uzor Kalu, Senate Chief Whip, has released the following statement after his release from prison on Friday.
LASG Debunks Rumors Of Professor Abayomi Testing Positive To Coronavirus
The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Health, has debunked the reports making the rounds suggesting that the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has tested positive to COVID-19, describing the news as absolute falsehood, fabricated by mischief makers.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Nullifies Orji Uzor Kalu’s Conviction, Orders Fresh Trial
The Supreme Court has nullified the judgment which convicted the former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu.
Gov. Wike Arrests 14 Persons Hidden Inside Two Trailers Conveying Cattle Into Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Thursday effected the arrests of 14 Persons hidden in two trailers conveying cattle from Adamawa State to Port Harcourt.