Breaking: Lagos Lawmakers Condemn Burning of Rivers Assembly Chamber

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday condemned the burning of the Rivers State legislative chamber by yet to be identified persons. The members also condemned the alleged interference of the executive arm of government in the affairs of the state legislature saying that the constitution guarantees the independence of the legislature. This was as the Speaker …

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Lagos Commissioner Orders Demolition Of Illegal Structures

The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has ordered the demolition of structures encroaching on drainage setbacks in Ikoyi, starting from Monday, October 30. Wahab disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Sunday. According to him, during an inspection on Sunday, he observed disregard for the contravention notices sent to property owners …

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Tinubu in Abuja

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, arrived in Abuja on Sunday afternoon, October 29, on a visit to President Bola Tinubu. Scholz, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time since assuming office in December 2021, arrived at the Villa at 03:40 pm (local time). He is also scheduled to meet business leaders in Lagos on Monday, October 30. Tinubu and Sholz …

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Tinubu, Wike: Fani-Kayode hits Gumi over religious, ethnic wars

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has cautioned an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, against inciting religious and ethnic wars in Nigeria. Fani-Kayode, the Sadaukin Shinkaffi and Wakilin Doka Potiskum, also urged the Federal Government to call Gumi to order over his comment, which he termed provocative and inciting. In a two and a half page article published …

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Lagos Assembly Committee Begins Familiarisation Meeting With Transport Ministry, Others

The Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Transportation, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, has expressed his desire to have a good working relationship with the Ministry of Transportation. Hon. Adewale made this disclosure during a familiarisation meeting with officials of the ministry at the Assembly complex on Friday. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Adewale said the officials …

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Subsidy: Reps Caucus Lauds Tinubu, Kyari Over Reforms, Transparency In Oil & Gas Sector

A House of Representatives caucus has applauded President Bola Tinubu and the Group CEO of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kyari for reviving the oil and gas sector. The Friends of the Masses, a caucus consisting of over 50 members drawn from across the country, made this known in a joint statement signed by Hon. Seso …

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Lagos Assembly To Review Local Government Administrative Guidelines

The Lagos State House of Assembly has made a call for the review of administrative guidelines for Local Governments (LG) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) in order to ensure effective governance in relation to societal advancement. The call, supported by Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, emphasises the Assembly’s responsibility to make and update laws as needed. Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, Chairman …

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Police Uncover Cybercrime Syndicate In Abuja, Arrest Six

The National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a syndicate operating in a cybercrime recruitment and mentoring hub in Abuja. The Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement shared on NPF’s Facebook page on Wednesday. The statement partly read, “The investigation and operation was initiated in response to a series of intelligence reports that …

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Oyedepo’s son, Isaac resigns from Living Faith Church

Isaac Oyedepo, second son of popular cleric and founder of Living Faith Church popularly known as Winner’s chapel, David Oyedepo, has resigned from his position in the church. Isaac was appointed the national youth pastor of the Youth Alive Fellowship – the youth arm of the Living Faith Church – in September after taking over from his predecessor, David Nwabueze, …

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Breaking: Lagos Assembly Confirms Fresh List Of Sanwo-Olu’s Nominees

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved a list of nominees for the State Executive Council (SEC) and some agencies and parastatals. At a sitting presided over by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, the House approved Kemi Ogunyemi as a member of the executive council. The lawmakers also confirmed Peregrine Victoria Mopelola as chairman of the Lagos State Teaching Service …

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