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Obasa to land in Lagos Saturday
The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa may return to the State from Abuja on Saturday (Today). It would be recalled that Obasa was impeached on January 13, 2025 by 32 lawmakers who alleged him of gross misconduct, abuse of power and high-handedness. The lawmakers immediately elected Rt (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the…
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LG Funds: Nigerians should be vigilant- Joe Igbokwe
As the Federal Government prepares to begin direct disbursement of allocations to the Local Governments, Joe Igbowe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State and former Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to be vigilant to prevent diversion of local government (LG) funds into private hands. Igbokwe gave this charge in a post…
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LASG shuts Oshodi pedestrian bridge over structural defect
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3, raising alarms over the bridge’s safety and structural integrity. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, issued the order in a statement released on Friday, expressing concerns about the bridge’s condition. “The order also mandated the contractor responsible for the initial…
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PDP commiserates with governor Makinde over elder brother’s death
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday commiserated with the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde over the death of his elder brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. PDP described the deceased as a humble, exceptionally brilliant and highly ingenious professional who dedicated his life towards the progress of Oyo State and Nigeria. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo…
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Federal High Court proscribes Lakurawa sect
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has proscribed the Lakurawa sect, classifying it as a terrorist organisation. The prescription order followed an ex-parte application filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). In a ruling, Justice Omotosho, equally proscribed similar groups operating in Nigeria, especially in the North West and North…
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LASODA organises quiz competition for public school students with disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has organised quiz competition for students with disabilities. Speaking at the grand finale of the quiz competition, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, reiterated the state government’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and enhancing educational development while addressing the concerns of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ex-Assembly members visit Lagos Speaker
Some former members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have paid a solidarity visit to the Speaker of the House, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. The ex-members were those who had served from First Assembly to the Ninth Assembly. Some of those who came were; former Majority Leader, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, Former Deputy Speaker, Hon. Funmi Tejuosho, Former Deputy…
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LASG asks residents to take ownership of lighting installations
The Lagos State Government has called on residents in the State to take ownership of lighting installations and protect them. The call was made by the General Manager of the Lagos State Electricity Board, Engr. Temitayo Balogun, at the stakeholders’ town hall engagement which took place at Ikoyi, Lagos. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the security of…
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UNICEF highlights impact of extreme climate events on education
The United Nations Children’s Fund, on Thursday, highlighted the impact of “extreme climate events” on school closures and operational disruptions, identifying heatwaves as the most severe threat to education. The Fund said extreme weather caused significant disruptions to education worldwide in 2024, with around 242 million students in 85 countries missing lessons due to heatwaves, storms, floods, and droughts. The…
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Cross River Assembly passes 2025 LG amendment bill, introduces significant changes
The Cross River State House of Assembly on Friday passed into law the 2025 Local Government Amendment Bill, introducing significant changes to local government administration. The Bill also included financial provisions for the Auditor-General for Local Government to enhance the efficiency of operations. The bill was passed following deliberations on the report presented by the Joint Committee on Local Government,…
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