The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has admonished children never to give up on their dreams no matter their background. Obasa gave the advice when he visited his alma mater, St Aquinos Thomas Primary School, Akin Baruwa St, off Atunrase St, Mushin, Lagos, where he celebrated his 48th…
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Gov. Sanwo-Olu Confirms Olusanya As Substantive Commissioner For Agriculture
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Ms. Abisola Olusanya as the substantive Commissioner for Agriculture. The State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola revealed this confirmation in a circular. Sanwo-Olu, who congratulated and wished the new Commissioner a successful tenure in office, first appointed Ms. Olusanya into the State Executive Council on the…
BREAKING: Buhari Reinstates Unilag Vice Chancellor
The embattled Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has been reinstated by President Muhammadu Buhari. LagospyNG had reported few months ago when the embattled Vice Chancellor got suspended without due process after management crises in the institution. This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement by the Ministry of Education’s Director…
I Support CBN’s Move To Freeze End SARS Promoters’ Account – Ondo Governor
The Governor of Ondo State has come out clean to support and defend the freezing of bank accounts belonging to #EndSARS promoters and believes the action is not a conclusion the accounts were used to sponsor acts of treason. “Speaking very honestly, I don’t see anything wrong in it,” Governor Rotimi Akeredolu said on Wednesday….
Lagos Police Command Clampdown Cultists
The Lagos State Police Command have reiterated its commitment in getting rid of cultists and hoodlums who foment troubles and threaten peace and security of Lagos State. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu gave the matching order recently to the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Heads of Department via Police Wireless…
Southwest Leaders Demand Adequate Protection Of The Region’s Economic Asset
The leaders of the Southwest region are concerned over the protection of its economic assets after the massive destruction of properties during the End SARS protest. The threat posed by the recent destruction of key public assets to the economy of the Southwest has brought up a Peace Dialogue in which political leaders, traditional rulers…
BREAKING: Lagos Govt To Repeal Law On Pension For Former Governors, Deputies
Lagos State Government will repeal the Public Office Holder Payment of Pension Law which prescribes pension for former Governors and Deputy Governors in the State. The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this pronouncement on Tuesday during the presentation of Y2021 Budget Estimates to Lagos State House of Assembly. According to the Governor, an Executive Bill to…
FG Being Misled Into Prosecution Of #EndSARS Protesters – Falana
Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has said the Federal Government was being misled into prosecuting the promoters of #EndSARS protests. He argues that there was no connection between the youths calling for socio-economic reforms, including an end to police brutality, and the hoodlums that went on the rampage. Recall that reports…
Sanwo-Olu To Present 2021 Budget To State Assembly Today
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will present the Y2021 budget estimates to the Lagos State House of Assembly, today, November 10, 2020, at 10am. The budget session is expected to focus on advancing the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda of the State Government. Members of the public are encouraged to watch the presentation, which will be aired…
Lagos CBD To Resume Full Operations On The Island – LASG
The Office of the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts has expressed its readiness to resume full operations within the Lagos Island Business District. It also restated its commitment to the improvement of the business environment in all areas designated as business districts across the metropolis. The Special Adviser to…
BREAKING: NPF Debunk Trending New Police Salary Structure List
The Nigeria Police Force have rubbished and denied social media reports indicating that a new salary structure has been released. The trending new police salary list is said to be a fake news and did not emanate from the Nigeria Police Force. ”So the general public is hereby advised to disregard such post and treat…
END SARS: Lagos Attorney General Tells Police To Release 253 Persons
The Lagos State Attorney General has written to the Police Command requesting that 253 persons arrested be released immediately for non-disclosure of a prima facie case against them by the Police. A statement released earlier today by the Office of Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, explained that the Nigerian Police…
LASG To Prosecute Man For Assaulting LASTMA Officer
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said one man named Mr. Ben Emmanuel will be prosecuted for attacking it’s official of the at the Jakande junction in Lekki around 2.20pm on Sunday, 8th November 2020. Speaking about the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye said that Mr. Emmanuel will face the law for assaulting…
Lagos Council Of Obas Condemns Attack On Akiolu’s Palace During End SARS Protest
The Council of Obas in Lagos State has expressed their displeasure over the attack on the Palace of Oba of Lagos, HRM, Oba Rilwan Akiolu at Iga Iduganran, Lagos, by hoodlums in the wake of the #EndSARS protests. The monarchs condemned the attack during a condolence visit to the Palace at Iga Idunganranrecently. The Ayangburen…
Lagos Judicial Panel Begins Review Of CCTV Footage from Lekki Tollgate
The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry on Friday reviewed the CCTV footage from the Lekki tollgate shooting which occurred on Tuesday, October 20. LagospyNG reported how military men stormed the tollgate where End SARS protesters had gathered and alllegedly fired gunshots at protesters gathered there. However, there have been conflicting reports on the number…
BREAKING: Abubakar Suleiman Elected Chairman Conference of Speakers
Hon. Abubakar Suleiman, who serves as the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, has been elected as the new chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria. The election of Suleiman followed the constitutional end of tenure of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, whose executive committee was elected at a meeting…
Sanwo-Olu Explains Why Governors Must Avoid Reckless Spending
State Governors must look into expenditure profile and do away with unnecessary spending to increase state revenue for government to have more resources to meet the basic needs of the people. These were the words of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday at the 22nd Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of…
Lagos Police Vow To Resist Any Protest, Peaceful Or Not
Following the devastating effects of the End SARS protest, the Lagos State Police Command has vowed to resist any form of planned protest, procession or gathering under any guise or nomenclature in the state. A release issued on Thursday by the Police Command, informed the general public that based on intelligence from relevant security agencies,…
Oke-Odo SHS Wins 2020 Lagos State Schools Debate
Lagos State Government has declared Oke-Odo Senior High School, Alimosho, winner of the 2020 Debate Competition. The school garnered 75 points to beat the Lagos State Senior Model College, Kankon, Badagry, which scored 73 points, and Babs-Fafunwa Millennium Secondary School, Ojodu with 71 points to the second and third positions respectively. Speaking at the Virtual…
IGP Visits Governor Sanwo-Olu In Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, received the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Adamu, at the State House in Marina on a commiseration visit. It was the first time the Number One cop in the country would be visiting Lagos after a nationwide youth demonstration against human rights violations and brutality allegedly…