The Lagos State Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal has assured residents of adequate food supply at all the 27 designated COVID-19 Emergency Food Markets. Lawal, who gave the assurance over the weekend while monitoring the exercise at the Sam Ethan Air Force Base, Ikeja; Opebi Primary School and Ogudu Nursery and Primary School,…
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BREAKING: Makinde Tests Negative For Coronavirus
After six ago the the governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, tested positive, the current result shows he has tested negative for coronavirus. As contained in a tweet on Sunday night, on his handle, @seyimakinde, Makinde announced that he was resuming his duties as head of the Oyo COVID-19 task force on Monday. “I…
No Licence Issued For 5G In Nigeria – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, on Saturday said no licence has been issued for 5G in Nigeria The Minister’s comment comes amid rumors circulating on social media that 5G technology causes COVID-19, the coronavirus disease that has put most of the world on hold. In a statement obtained by LagosspyNG ,…
COVID -19: LASG Condemns Attack on Task-force by Worshipers
The Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce, mandated by the State Government to monitor and enforce compliance against public gatherings exceeding 25 people, was on Tuesday attacked by some Muslim worshippers at the Agege Central Mosque. Speaking on the incident, the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and leader of the Taskforce, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe…
[UPDATED] COVID-19 LOCK DOWN
Lagos Seals SPN Packaging, Supreme Brothel, Others for Non-Compliance The Lagos State COVID-19 Taskforce, mandated by the State Government to monitor and enforce compliance with the Statewide restriction order, has sealed SPN Packaging, situated at Plot B, Israel Adebajo Close, Ikeja and Supreme Brothel, at 8, Omitola Panada, Street, Agege, among others, for violating the…
[BREAKING] FG Partly Lifts COVID-19 Lockdown in FCT, Lagos And Ogun States
The Federal Government has announced that all locked markets in Lagos, FCT and Ogun will be allowed to open between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm daily. The National Co-ordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Aliyu Sani, said this on Wednesday during a briefing by members of the task force. “For markets, only shops…
I Thank Lagos Govt For Treating Me –COVID-19 Survivor
A foreign national who tested positive to the pandemic COVID-19 disease has showed appreciation to the Lagos State Government after his discharge. He was quarantined at the Lagos Mainland Hospital, an infectious disease facility in Yaba, Lagos, alongside other persons who had also tested positive to the virus. In a video tweeted by the Lagos…
Oyedepo Gives Ambulances, Test Kits, Others To Lagos, Ogun
The Presiding Bishop of Winners’ Chapel International, David Oyedepo, has donated medical equipment and relief materials to Lagos and Ogun States. This is as Lagos State begins the lockdown directive of the President, while Ogun State would commence its 14-day lockdown beginning Friday as part of measures to contain the community transmission of COVID-19 which…
Covid-19: Airtel Gives Subscribers Free SMS To All Networks
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to help combat the rampaging Covid-19, telecommunications giants Airtel Nigeria has announced a free SMS service on its network to help subscribers get through these trying times. In a message to subscribers, the company said subscribers can send SMS to friends and families across any network. It…
Ondo Government Sacks Nurses For Demanding Payment Of Accumulated Salaries
The Ondo State Government has disengaged some recently employed nurses, who embarked on a protest to request payment of their accumulated salary arrears. According to SaharaReporters, the six nurses, who worked at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital both in Akure and Ondo town, were laid off on February 14, 2020. It was gathered…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate,” Makinde tweeted on Monday evening. “I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of…
Messi Confirms 70% Pay Cut For Barcelona Players, Criticises Board
Lionel Messi confirmed on Monday that Barcelona’s players will take a 70 per cent pay cut and make financial contributions to ensure the club’s other employees are paid in full during the state of alarm in Spain. In a lengthy message posted on his Instagram account, Messi also took another swipe at the Barca board,…
LAMATA Lauds 3M Distributor for Coronavirus Support
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state. Speaking at the launch of the distribution of 3M nose masks to Lagos residents at the weekend, LAMATA Managing Director, Mrs Abimbola…
Tinubu Debunks Media Report On Printing Of More Naira Notes
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has debunked news report on printing of new naira notes as his suggestions on the economic measures to be taken to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the APC Chief, such a suggestion is extremely far-fetched and has never been on…
Gov Sanwo-Olu Speaks After President Buhari Announced A 14-Day Lockdown In Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has spoken concerning the 14-Day lockdown announced by President Muhammadu Buhari which affects the State. The lockdown is part of Federal Government’s measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic which has over 95 cases reported in Nigeria. In his short messages to Lagosians, the Governor said: “As we enter an initial…
Oyo Identifies 84 Suspected COVID-19 Cases, Imposes Curfew
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state following the confirmation of two new confirmed cases were confirmed and 84 new suspected infections discovered. He disclosed this known via a series of tweets on Saturday morning. This is coming a few hours after the Nigeria Centre for Disease…
Ministers Donate 50% of March Salary To Support COVID-19 Efforts
At least 43 ministers have donated 50% of their March 2020 salaries to support the Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, quoted the Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, who coordinated…
Social Media Goes Wild As Davido’s Chioma Contacts Coronavirus
The social media has been on fire ever since it was announced that the fiancee of the popular Nigeria hip-hop singer, Davido tested positive for coronavirus. Davido, in a social media post, announced that Chioma, his fiance, has tested positive for coronavirus. However, he added that he, his baby and his crew are negative. According to…
Sanwo-Olu Rolls Out Economic Stimulus For Residents, Targets 200,000 Households In First Phase
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled economic stimulus package for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society. The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government in the State is aimed at cushioning the effect of the fourteen days stay-at-home directive. Speaking after an on-the-spot assessment of one of…
Breaking: Femi Otedola Donates N1Billion To Fight Coronavirus
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has donated 1 billion naira to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Otedola made the announcement via his social media page some minutes ago. He wrote; “I will be donating 1 billion naira towards the eradication of COVID-19 across Nigeria.” “We must all do what we can to flatten the…