P&ID Scam: EFCC Arraigns Ex-Lagos Attorney-General, Shasore For Alleged $200,000 Bribe

The EFCC, on Friday, October 21, 2022, arraigned a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Olasupo Shasore, SAN, on a two-count charge allegedly bordering on corrupt offers of $200,000 to public officers, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 9(1) (a) of the …

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What We Will Miss About Late Speaker Afuye —Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described the death of the Ekiti State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oluwafunminiyi Afuye, as a huge loss to the body of Speakers in Nigeria. Dr. Obasa added that the news of Speaker Afuye’s death was more devastating knowing that he was reportedly active and …

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2023 General Elections: LASAA Promises Level Playing Ground, Warns Against Lawlessness

As political campaigns begin ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Lagos State Signage and Advertisements Agency (LASAA) has promised to ensure a level-playing ground for all political parties in the state. The agency also appealed to political parties, politicians, campaigners and their supporters to adhere to the guidelines on the use of election campaign materials in Lagos State.In a …

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Tompolo’s Security Outfit Intercepts Vessel Loaded With Crude Oil

Operatives of the security outfit of former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, have intercepted an illegal vessel loaded with crude oil in Delta State. According to a report by Gbaramatu Voice News on Sunday, the crude oil tanker, was loaded with an unspecified quantity of crude oil at the Escravos River in Warri South West Local Government Area of …

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Aregbesola Seeks Release Of 30% Inmates To Reduce Prison Congestion; Set To Discuss With State Governors

The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, says he will meet with state Governors to agree on the mass release of at least 30 per cent of inmates from custodial centres across the country. Aregbesola made this known on Sunday, 9 October, 2022 when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja. The Minister said that the …

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It’s a miracle Nigeria is still one -Pastor Adeboye

It is a miracle that Nigeria is still one till date, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said. He spoke on Friday night at the 2022 International Youth Convention of the church. His words: “I will tell you the truth: That Nigeria is still one up till this moment is a sign …

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10 Things To Know About Lagos New Victim, Witness Protection And Assistance Bill

The Lagos State House of Assembly led by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa recently passed a bill to protect and assist victims of crimes and accidents as well as witnesses who have genuine information which could help effective prosecution of cases. Titled ‘a bill for a law to provide for the rights and entitlements of victims and protection of witnesses and for …

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Lagos Assembly to Sanwo-Olu: Curb proliferation of substandard private schools

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to help provide a more conducive environment for teachers in the State. The House also urged the Governor to ensure prompt payment of pension to retired teachers as a way to celebrate them for their roles in the society. The lawmakers further tasked the government to ensure …

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We didn’t lease our land to CCECC -Babafemi Sokabi

Yusuf Mohammed Babafemi Sokabi, the head of Ijebu-Igbo based Sokabi family, has said that his family did not lease their 55 hectares of land to CCECC. Sokabi, who is a pharmacist, called on members of the public to ignore any claim by CCECC that the land in question was leased to them by the Sokabi family. There are indications that …

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