Stephen Ogundipe, a Nigerian lawmaker, has disputed the claim of Mudashiru Obasa that he is still the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The lawmaker stated that Obasa was removed by the majority of members. Ogundipe, the former Chairman of the Committee on Information, made this statement in Lagos on Saturday. Obasa, on…
Lagos State has been thrown into political turmoil following the dramatic emergence of two claimants to the position of Speaker of the State House of Assembly. This unfolding saga has sparked widespread confusion and raised questions about the stability of the legislative body. Last week, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly impeached Speaker…
Lagos State Government has said the planned installation of 2,000 solar lamps in the state is a key strategy to address the problems of power outage, particularly averting the huge cost spent on the purchase of disease and petrol as the source of power supply. Lagos State Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho…
The Lagos State Government has shut down a school where a two-year-old died following a swimming pool incident. Rapheala Ogbodo’s mother had gone on social media to demand answers over her baby’s death who was said to have drowned in the school’s swimming pool.“Smiley School International, Sangotedo, Lagos Island. Please, bring her back. We cannot…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, distanced himself from the impeachment of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, in an interview, described Obasa’s impeachment as strict legislative affair devoid of politics or the state government’s influence or interference. “It is…
Landmark Africa, the company behind the iconic Landmark Beach Resort in Lagos, has announced plans to relocate its Nigerian headquarters and broaden its operations across Africa. This move follows the controversial demolition of its beach resort in April 2024, which resulted in significant financial losses. Expansion PlansPaul Onwuanibe, CEO and founder of Landmark Africa, revealed…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State yesterday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in Lagos, where the President is spending the festive season holiday. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Governor to celebrate the season with the nation’s leader and reflect on the significant progress Nigeria is making under his administration. Speaking about…
Aggrieved Protesters on Thursday stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly to express their opposition to the imposition of a traditional ruler in the Ajah area of the state. The protesters, comprising members of the Ajah community, argued that the Obaship of Ajah was still pending in court and that the Lagos State Government should…
The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion at Loop 1 on the Apapa bound lane and Loop 4 on the Badagry bound lane at Mile 2 for a duration of 15 months. This traffic diversion is said to be for the construction work of the Transport Interchange Terminal that will integrate Rail, Bus, Water…
The Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have busted a market in the State, where human tongues and other human parts are sold. The Spokesperson of the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post he shared on his social media handle, in which he also identified…
