Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the importance of protecting the rights and independence of legal practitioners, declaring that judges must be allowed to make judgments based solely on evidence and without fear of intimidation or undue criticism. The Governor made this known on Monday at the Special Prayer commemorating the commencement of the 2025/2026 Legal Year, held at the Lagos Central Mosque, Lagos Island. He was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.Sanwo-Olu maintained that justice remains the foundation of governance in Nigeria and cautioned against attempts to erode judicial credibility through uninformed social media…

The Lagos State Government has underscored the importance of innovation and inter-agency collaboration in advancing people-focused urban development across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, made the call during the management retreat of the Office of Urban Development, held at Protea Hotel, Ikeja. The retreat was themed “Transforming Urban Spaces: Putting People First.” Dr. Babatunde explained that the retreat was designed to align the agency’s efforts with the state’s urban development vision, strengthen institutional capacity, and foster citizen-oriented approaches to managing Lagos’ dynamic urban spaces. He urged officers of the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the State House, Abuja. Fubara arrived at the presidential villa on Monday around 6:20 PM.Governor Fubara was reinstated on September 18 after a six-month state of emergency rule in the state. The emergency rule, declared by the president in March, was lifted last week after the President cited progress in restoring peace and stability in the state. The measure had been taken to douse months of political crisis that threatened governance and security in the oil-rich state. Details of the essence of the meeting are unknown…

The Delta State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its renewed onslaught against violent crime, arresting suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, while also recovering dangerous weapons and vehicles linked to criminal activities. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives arrested two suspects, Elvis Ebroghro (36) and Abiola Adegore (34), both residents of Ometan community, on 12 September 2025. Preliminary investigation revealed that the duo had been caught by a community security guard, Abdullahi Mohammed, while attempting to steal a vehicle battery a day earlier. They reportedly threatened to kill him if he raised the alarm.Based on Elvis Ebroghro’s confession, operatives intensified…

The Kebbi State Police Command has intercepted an attempt to supply motorcycles to a terrorist group, arresting five suspects in a joint operation with local vigilantes in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area. Confirming the development in a statement, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, said the operation took place on 18 September 2025, at about 9:30 p.m., following credible intelligence. According to him, four suspects — Saifullahi Suleiman (37), Halidu Adamu (26), Ibrahim Abubakar (37), and Sani Kabiru (22), all residents of Kamba — were arrested in possession of three Honda motorcycles, locally referred to as “Boko Haram…

The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it is deliberately frustrating road projects initiated by Senator Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of the state, noting that it seeks coordination, not obstruction, of development projects. The government gave this indication through the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. According to Akinmade, who spoke on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ijebu-Ilese, lawmakers from Ogun State routinely inform the government about their constituency projects to aid planning and budgeting, but Daniel chose not to follow due process. While appealing to the…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the planned relocation of the Computer Village, Ikeja, to the purpose-built ICT and Business Park at Katangowa, Agbado Oke-Odo, assuring traders of a transparent and inclusive process. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement held at Otigba Street, Ikeja, on Monday, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, said the forum was convened at the directive of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to ensure beneficiaries play an active role in the relocation exercise. “In line with Mr. Governor’s directive, and to demonstrate the openness and transparency of the Lagos State…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to partner with investors in areas of municipal solid waste-to-energy, waste-to-wealth, and liquid waste management as part of its broader climate adaptation and resilience agenda. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, gave the assurance while speaking as a panelist at the Harvard University Climate Action Week themed “Rising Seas, Resilient Communities, Climate Adaptation Strategies in West Africa. ”Wahab disclosed that Lagos, with its population of over 20 million generating 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, is adopting a sustainable approach that treats waste as a valuable…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has directed transport unions and affiliated associations to immediately stop the unlawful practice of using union stickers as substitutes for legitimate vehicle registration numbers. General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, described the act as a grave violation of traffic laws, a security threat, and a deliberate attempt to undermine proper vehicular identification systems in Lagos. He explained that only government-authorised registration processes remain valid for vehicles operating in the state. “The proliferation of unauthorised identifiers not only compromises public safety but also hampers effective law enforcement,” he said. Speaking further, Taofiq Adebayo,…

The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board has recalled the licenses of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) recently certified and awaiting the General Hospital Immersion Programme, pending a major restructuring of the sector. Registrar of the Board, Prince Babatunde Adele, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting where key policy decisions were announced. He explained that the General Hospital Immersion Programme will now be conducted exclusively at flagship Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), making it compulsory for newly certified TBAs to complete the programme before receiving their licenses. Adele, represented by the Director of Research, Training and Development, Mr. Hakeem Bello, emphasized that the…