Author: Adeniyi Daniel

LAGOS PENALISES 580 NIGHT CLUBS, RESTAURANTS FOR INDOOR SMOKING VIOLATIONS The Lagos State Government has sanctioned 580 nightclubs and restaurants in 2024 for violating indoor smoking regulations, marking a significant step in its aggressive campaign to bolster public health and safety standards across the state. This was revealed by the Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the second year of the second term anniversary of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Mojola stated that out of 2,024 public places inspected by…

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has tracked a staggering 73,962 criminal cases and recovered over ₦10 billion in the past year, underscoring its commitment to strengthening the rule of law and justice delivery in the state. The Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, announced these strides at the press briefing on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, to mark the second year of the second term in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration. Pedro highlighted the Ministry’s relentless pursuit of justice as a practical necessity for Lagos’s over 20 million residents. He said the ministry processed a…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA said it will from Monday begin to take possession of the 4,794 properties revoked over non-payment of Ground Rents for between 10 and 43 years. The administration said it will take possession of the properties without consideration of their ownership.Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, alongside the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze and Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, disclosed this at a news conference Friday in Abuja. Recall that on March 19, 2025, the administration revoked the Wadata Plaza national…

The Lagos State Government has refuted the circulating statement alleging an update to the Tenancy Law, clarifying that it is false and did not originate from any official source. In a statement on Friday, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, stated that the circulated publication was false. She said, “The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to a fabricated online publication stating that the Lagos State Tenancy Law has been updated to better protect the tenants and regulate the landlord practices. For the avoidance of doubt, the Lagos State Government wishes…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commenced the construction of a new 100-bed capacity general hospital and a market complex in Dikwa. Zulum assessed the proposed project site on Thursday and directed that work should begin immediately. The new hospital will include features such as modern medical equipment and specialised units to address the various health challenges faced by the community. When completed, the hospital will offer comprehensive medical services, such as emergency care, maternal health, and outpatient services, to the residents of Dikwa and surrounding communities.According to the governor, projects are part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to…

Lagos State Government has said it would strengthen inclusive governance by making its CitizensGate App multilingual features, just it stressed that more government agencies would enlisted on the platform. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative & Civic Engagement, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen disclosed this on Thursday at the ministerial briefing to commemoration the second year anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu second term in office. Afolabi stated that the app, which is designed to bridge the communication gap between Government and Lagosians would now be supported with indigenous languages like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and French alongside English. The enhancement,…

The Progressive Governors Forum on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress National Summit held in Abuja endorsed President Bola Tinubu as sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement, which was moved by Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the forum Chairman, was seconded by Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State. Uzodimma, who spoke on behalf of the forum, emphasised commitment to mobilising resources and ensuring victory for Tinubu in their respective states. The governors expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and reforms, promising to deliver their states in the upcoming elections. This endorsement follows similar moves by…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said President Tinubu is not beholden to any cabal or shadowy inner circle. Instead, he said, the president welcomes a wide range of perspectives and then makes bold and informed decisions that are solely in the best interest of Nigeria. Idris stated this in Abuja on Thursday while delivering his address at the APC National Summit with the theme “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far.” “You need to study the president very well. You can have your voice; you can say what you want to say; he will listen…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), widely known as petrol. According to an official statement released via the refinery’s verified social media channels on Thursday, the new pump price now ranges from N875 to N905 per litre, marking a N15 cut per litre across the board. Lagos residents will now pay N875 per litre, while those in other parts of the country will see varied rates depending on their region. The new price regime applies to major fuel marketers in partnership with the refinery, including MRS, Ardova, Heyden,…

The Federal Government has instituted a suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged defamatory remarks made on live television. The suit marked CR/297/25 and filed before a federal capital territory high court on May 16, 2025, has the senator representing Kogi Central as a defendant. The government accused the senator of “making imputation knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation of a person contrary to section 391 of the Penal Code, cap 89, Laws of the Federation, 1990. The offence is punishable under section 392 of the same law.’’ The government accused the senator…