The next phase of the easing of the lockdown to check the spread of the new Coronavirus in Nigeria will last for four weeks. The Federal Government has therefore approved the full reopening of the economy, as both government and private offices are allowed to maintain up to seventy percent of their work force. Hotels are allowed…
As part of continuing measures to control the spread of Coronavirus, the Lagos State Government has commenced the periodic disinfection of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello explained in a statement that the exercise was part of the resumption protocols for the gradual opening of government…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Olumide Olusola Metillelu as the Acting Rector of Lagos State Polytechnic. Metillelu will hold the acting position for a period of three months, effective from 1st June, 2020. According to a release from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the appointment…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). This follow the expiration of the term of the board members appointed in 2016. Members of the new Board are: Mohammed Lawal (North West), Tajudeen Umar (North East), Adamu Mahmood Attah (North Central), Senator Magnus Abe (South South), Dr Stephen…
Two Police Officers have been detained for allegedly killing 17-year-old Tina Ezekwe around Berger Iyana-oworo Bus stop, on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. ASP Theophilus Otobo and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke, who are attached to Bariga Police Station, are alleged to have fired gunships that killed Tina Ezekwe and injured one Musa Yakubu on May 26, at…
The Divisional Police Officer of Ilemba Hausa Division around Okoko in Lagos State is being investigated over the death of the Station Guard, Sergeant ONALAJA ONAJIDE on May 10, 2020. CSP YAHAYA MOHAMMED ADESINA has been detained at the State CID Yaba, his rifle has been retrieved for forensic examination, while the body of Sergeant ONAJIDE is…