Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, has taken a bold step towards ensuring the credibility of the local council elections by inaugurating two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal. With two panels sitting in Lagos Island and Ikeja, each comprising experienced Chief Magistrates and chaired by respected retired High Court Judges, the stage is set for a fair and transparent electoral process. Alogba charged the tribunal members to discharge their duties with utmost integrity, fairness, and fidelity to the law, ensuring that justice is served without fear or favour.

President Bola Tinubu has tasked the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to develop the region, prioritizing human capital development, infrastructure, and peace. Speaking at the NDDC’s 25th anniversary celebration in Port Harcourt, Tinubu emphasized the region’s significance to Nigeria’s economic prosperity, describing it as “the goose that lays the golden egg.” The President’s remarks underscore the importance of the Niger Delta region to the country’s economic well-being. As the hub of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, the region plays a critical role in generating revenue for the nation.Tinubu directed the NDDC to complete abandoned projects, including the Kaa-Ataba Bridge, Okrika-Borokiri…

The Lagos State Government is cracking down on illegal dredging and reclamation activities across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the importance of obtaining Drainage Clearance and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificates before embarking on such projects. Wahab stressed that failure to comply would result in enforcement action, adding that developers who proceed without these certificates would be sanctioned, and may even be required to install sheet piles at their own cost to prevent further encroachment and flooding. “Let’s work together to prevent disasters and ensure sustainable development in Lagos. Developers, take note: obtain…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Lagos State has commended the smooth conduct of the local government elections held on Saturday, July 12, 2025. According to the State Commandant, Mr. Keshinro Adedotun, the election has been “very serene, smooth, and well-organized”. The Commandant attributed the success of the election to the cooperation of voters, who he said conducted themselves in a manner that ensured peace and order throughout the process. “So far, so good, the election has been very serene, smooth, and well-organized, owing to how the people have conducted themselves,” he stated. The NSCDC had deployed…

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has issued a stern warning to residents against the destruction or tampering of parking signages across the state, declaring that such actions now attract serious legal consequences under Nigerian law. Speaking at a press conference held on Friday in Lagos, the agency’s General Manager, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, emphasized the critical role of parking signages in promoting orderly parking culture, ensuring smooth traffic flow, and enhancing public safety. According to a statement issued by Dunkwu Divine, Head of Public Affairs at LASPA, Adelabu noted that the signages—strategically placed in key areas—are integral to the state’s…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to local government autonomy as a cornerstone for deepening democracy and accelerating grassroots development in Nigeria. Idris made the statement on Friday in Abuja while receiving members of the National Forum of Ex-Councilors, who paid a courtesy visit to his office. Describing local government as the tier of government closest to the people, the minister said President Tinubu is determined to restore its autonomy—politically and financially—in line with constitutional provisions. “You are aware that the Attorney General approached the Supreme Court last year,…

The Presidency has firmly denied allegations that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for recent disruptions experienced by opposition parties across the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, described the accusations as baseless and an attempt by the opposition to sow confusion. There is this tendency in Nigeria to scapegoat Tinubu for everything,” Onanuga said. “People face challenges, and the first thing they say is, ‘It’s Tinubu.’ But it’s not true. He wasn’t even in the country when some of these events happened.” He dismissed claims that…

The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Bello M. Sani, has issued a firm directive to Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical units across the state to clamp down on the unauthorized use of sirens, tinted vehicle glasses, and fake or covered number plates. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the command reminded residents that the existing ban on the misuse of diplomatic number plates, unregistered vehicles, and the unlawful deployment of sirens remains firmly in place. The Police Command clarified that only a limited category of individuals and agencies…

At about 12:20 p.m. today, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on patrol successfully prevented an elderly woman from jumping into the lagoon from Carter Bridge. The woman was taken to the RRS Headquarters, where the Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, listened to her story. Afterward, he permitted her, along with her husband and their 30-year-old son, to have a private family meeting to address and resolve their differences. Following the meeting, CSP Jejeloye counseled the woman extensively and gave her some cash. The family expressed deep gratitude to the Commander for the squad’s timely intervention, his heartfelt advice, and…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called on all eligible voters in the state to participate actively in the local government elections scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, July 12, 2025. In a statement personally signed by the Governor, he emphasized the critical role of local governments in delivering essential services and fostering grassroots development, urging Lagosians to see the exercise as both a civic duty and an opportunity to shape leadership at the community level. “The local government is the closest tier of government to the people and plays a vital role in delivering essential services and fostering grassroots…