The Lagos State Government said it has commenced the ‘Jobs Initiative Lagos’ programme for youths in eight Lagos-based tertiary institutions. A statement issued today by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, noted that the essence of the programme is to fill the documented gaps in the current…
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Temporary Closure Of Third Mainland Bridge: FG, LASG, Urge Residents To Cooperate
Federal and Lagos State Government have urged residents in the state to comply with art rules and be cooperative during the six months partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for maintenance work, which is expected to commence on July 24. According to the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Engr. Olukayode Popoola, there would…
Road Rehabilitation: FG Plans To Shut Down Third Mainland Bridge For 6 Months
The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State will be shut down for six months starting from Friday, July 24, the Federal Government has said. This was confirmed by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukayode Popoola. According to him, consultations are ongoing for another phase of repair works to begin on the 11.8km bridge….
LASG Commences Repair Works on Mile 2 Section of Lagos-Badagry Expressway
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engineer Aramide Adeyoye, has disclosed that the State Government has commenced repair works on the Mile 2 section of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as part of efforts to promote sustainability of roads. Engr. Adeyoye, who disclosed this while inspecting the ongoing palliative works being carried out…
BREAKING: Buhari Suspends Magu As EFCC Boss
Ibrahim Magu has been suspended as the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). LagosspyNG understands that this came immediately the EFCC boss was invited to face a presidential panel on corruption allegations against him. The panel was led by Ayo Salami, a retired justice of the appeal court. The development comes…
COVID-19: Foreign Students In US Risk Deportation Should Classes Move Online
The United States said on Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis. “Nonimmigrant F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the…
Group Storm US Embassy, Demand Arrest Of Atiku, Dino Melaye Over Links With Hushpuppi
Some group of Nigerians have stormed the US Embassy, Abuja, demanding an investigation into the link between ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Timi Frank, Dino Melaye and some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains with Raymond Abbas Igbalode, popularly known as Hushpuppi The group, under the aegis of Concerned Citizens Forum(CCF), seen in their numbers held placards calling for the arrest of Atiku,…
DSS Arrests EFCC Boss Over Alleged Misappropriation Of Fund
The Department of Security Service (DSS) on Monday arrested the EFCC acting Chair, Ibrahim Magu. An earlier probe of the EFCC boss by the Attorney General Mr. Malami SAN accused Magu of misappropriating startling sums earlier recovered from past looters of government treasury.
SOCIAL DISTANCING NOT PHYSICAL DISTANCING: From A Strategic Communication Standpoint.
By Ishola Ayodele On the 11th of March, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) labelled the coronavirus outbreak has a pandemic. The Medical scientists were the first to suggest the term *”social distancing”* as part of the measures to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. The sociologists argued against the use of “social…
[JUST IN] Ondo State SSG Resigns
The Secretary to Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his appointment. Abegunde made this known in a telephone interview with the Punch. He said his resignation takes effect today, Monday, July 6, 2020.
LASG Produces Eco-Friendly Solar-Powered Kiosks For Farmers
Lagos State Government has produced solar-powered kiosks that would ensure easy and effective market access for farmers, agripreneurs and stakeholders in an eco-friendly manner. The State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, who made this known over the weekend while on an inspection tour of the Ministry’s facilities at Oko-Oba, Agege, noted that the…
Hushpuppi Arraigned In U.S., Faces 20 Years In Prison If Convicted
Suspected Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, could get a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison if convicted, the U.S. government has said. Mr Abbas, 37, who was resident in Dubai, was known for living an extravagant lifestyle and flaunting it on social media. Hushpuppi was arrested recently in Dubai,…
JUST IN: Lagos Fixes Aug 3 For Partial Resumption Of Schools
Lagos State Government has announced August 3 for resumption of schools in the state. Announcing the date at a media briefing on Friday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, said the resumption is for those in SSS 3. According to the governor, the decision was taken after a meeting with stakeholders in the education sector.
PHOTOS: Dr Anu In Court After A Botched Surgery Led To The Death Of A Patient
Dr Adepoju Anuoluwapo was pictured today arriving at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi. Dr Anu, a cosmetic surgeon who owns Med Contour, was reportedly arrested on Wednesday, July 1. Her trial kicks off today, July 3, and police brought her to court this morning as seen in photos shared by investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo….
PDP Grants Ondo Deputy Governor Waiver To Contest 2020 Guber Poll
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party,( PDP) has approved the application of the Ondo State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Alfred Agboola Ajayi requesting for the party’s waiver to enable him participate in the primary election of the party slated for 22nd July, 2020. The approval is contained in a letter dated…
LASG Seals 10 Private Schools For Flouting Closure Directive
The Lagos State Government has sealed Ten private schools that flouted the closure directives of the federal and state governments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of students.
OPay Shutdown Services, Exclude Payments and E-commerce
African fin-tech company Opera web browser, owner of OPay announced the shutdown of its multiple chain of services e.g popular bike hailing service ORide, OCar, OFood and OExpress businesses in Nigeria while it focus on the payment platform of its business.
Ooni Of Ife Gives Scholarship To Teenager Who Drew His Portrait
Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has adopted Samuel, a 17-year-old boy, who drew his portrait with pencil. The Ooni also narrated his encounter with Samuel’s mother, a corn seller, who he said demonstrated an “incredible heart of motherhood” in appreciating him. According to him, the gesture was in furtherance of his drive towards providing support…
LASG Donates 100 Units of Handwashing Stations to Strategic Locations
Lagos State Givernment he launched the deployment of 100 units Hand Washing Stations produced by the State Government, in collaboration with Procter and Gamble (P&G) Nigeria, for deployment to strategic locations in the 20 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas. The LASG said it has adopted internationally-accepted safety protocols in curbing the spread of…
Dubai Police Hand Over Hushpuppi, Woodberry To US For Prosecution
Nigerian Instagram celebrity Hushpuppi has been handed over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US, Dubai Police said on Thursday. According to a statement, Christopher Wray, Director of FBI, praised the role of Dubai Police in arresting Raymond Abbas (Hushpuppi) and Olalekan Jacob Ponle aka Woodbery, and handing them over to the…