The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Wednesday, said the on-going repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge and other Federal Government projects in the state are a result of a long time of neglect by successive governments in Nigeria. The Minister made the remarks in Lagos when he paid an official inspection visit…
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Lagos To hold Two-Day Virtual Sallah Celebrations With Musicians, Comedians
Some A-list Musicians and Comedians including Kenny Black, Gbenga Adeyinka, Omobaba, Small Doctor, Humblesmith, as well as some popular Islamic musicians such as Alawiye and Iya ‘N Ghana, among several others, have been slated to entertain Lagosians during the forthcoming Ileya Celebrations. The event, which is an initiative of the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism,…
200,000 Workers To Continue Working Remotely Until 2021, Google Claims
Google is planning to allow its 200,000 full-time and contract workers to continue remote working until at least July next year due to the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai decided to extend Google’s remote working plans to the middle of 2021 following a meeting with senior company executives last week, according to the…
Nigerian Man Imprisoned For Attempting To Acquire Voter Card In Ghana
The Kaneshie District Court on Tuesday sentenced Isaiah Chima, 31-year-old Nigerian, to six months imprisonment in hard labour for attempting to register in the ongoing Ghana voters’ registration. Chima, a tailor, pleaded guilty to attempt to register as a voter contrary to Section 24 (a) of CI. Election Regulation 1995 and was convicted on his…
PDP Leader In Abia Dead
Abia State chapter chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Johnson Onuigbo has been reported dead.
Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares Thursday, Friday, Public Holiday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday July 30th and Friday 31st as public holiday to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known today in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah. Making the announcement, Aregbesola urged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for…
US-Based Nigerian Doctor Says Hydroxychloroquine Is The Cure For COVID-19
A Nigerian-born and trained physician, Dr Stella Emmanuel, is trending on social media after delivering an emotional COVID-19 speech in the United States on Monday. Speaking at a news conference in Washington, Emmanuel claimed that hydroxychloroquine, zinc and Zithromax were effective cures for the virus. The Nigerian spoke during the event organised by a group…
BREAKING: Adesina Cleared By AfDB Independent Review Committee
The President of the Africa Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has been cleared from all charges by the independent review panel led by Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland. Recall that LagosspyNG reported last month how allegations of favouritism had been levelled against Adesina. Reports claim that he has been cleared by the ethics committee of…
Nigeria Records 648 New Cases Of COVID-19 As Figures Rise To 41,180
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday night said Nigeria has recorded 648 fresh COVID-19 cases. This was confirmed this on its Twitter handle, said the fresh cases were recorded in 20 states of the federation and Abuja. It added that two people died from complications resulting from the virus on Monday. Consequently,…
LAGS To Setup E-Commerce Hub For Agric Producers To Create Export Opportunities
The Lagos State Government is planning to set up an e-commerce hub or platform for agriculture producers to sell farm produce for export purposes, an official said. The State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, who stated this during the inspection tour of venues for the Eko City Framers Market (Ileya Edition) at St….
Lagos State Government Meets Stakeholders On Implementation of Building Insurance Policy
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has kick-started discussions with stakeholders on the need for a smooth and successful implementation of the building insurance requirement stipulated for buildings above two floors by the Regional Planning and Development (Amendment) Law 2019. As part of efforts to ensure the successful…
JAMB Issues Guidelines Ahead Of 2020 Admission Exercise
The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sent out guiding principles to the heads of tertiary institutions ahead of the 2020 admission exercise. All institution has been informed by the board to start admitting candidates of first and second choice by 21 August 2020. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, cautioned school heads against ignoring…
BREAKING: Buhari Names Railway Complex In Delta After Goodluck Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has named the railway complex in Agbor, Delta state, after former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to Tolu Ogunlesi, a presidential aide, Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, announced this on Saturday.
Man Who Works In Factory Beheads Colleague After Seeing N13M Account Balance
A 29-year-old man has paid the supreme price for telling his friend about a heavy sum his South Africa based elder brother sent to him for the completion of his (elder brother’s) housing project back home in Nigeria. Abuchi Wisdom Nwachukwu, was allegedly murdered by Moses, his friend and colleague, after informing the latter that…
Leeds Promoted To The Premier League
Leeds United were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after West Bromwich Albion’s 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield ensured the Championship leaders will end their 16-year exile from the top-flight. Marcelo Bielsa’s side were able to celebrate promotion without kicking a ball as second-placed Albion’s failure to take three points guaranteed Leeds will finish in…
President Buhari Hails Nigerian Professor Appointed VC In UK University
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, showered encomium on Prof Charles Egbu, who was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Leeds Trinity Unversity, United Kingdom. LagosspyNG obtained Buhari’s congratulatory message to Egbu from his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. The statement was titled “President Buhari salutes Prof Charles Egbu, Nigerian named VC of…
Barca We’ve Been ‘Very Inconsistent, Weak,’ Messi Laments As Real Madrid Win La Liga
A frustrated Lionel Messi called for change after Barcelona handed the La Liga title to Real Madrid on Thursday, warning the team will lose in the Champions League as well if they fail to improve. Barca’s title challenge ended with a whimper at Camp Nou, where they were beaten 2-1 by Osasuna while Madrid’s 2-1…
Sanwo-Olu Pays Over N8.7BN To 2,309 Retirees In Six Months
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disbursed more than N8.7 billion as Accrued Pension Rights to 2,309 retirees’ savings accounts between January and June, 2020. The Director-General of Lagos State Pension Commission, LASPEC, Mr. Babalola Obilana, revealed this while giving an update on the payment. He affirms that Lagos State remains exceptional in…
Lagos HoS Charges Permanent Secretaries, Accounting Officers to be Proactive
The Lagos State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has charged the recently appointed Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers of Agencies in the State Public Service to see their positions as trust and responsibilities that come with high expectations. He expressed optimism that, individually and collectively, they will justify the confidence reposed in…