Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has expressed profound grief over the passing of Hon. Victor Akande, a former member of the Assembly representing Ojo Constituency I. Hon. Akande, a seasoned lawmaker and legal practitioner, died on Wednesday, July 30. In a statement released today by his Chief Press…
Considering the influence of Western civilisation on Islamic culture and practices, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has advocated for more support and protection for Muslim women because of their critical roles in shaping society. Speaking at the 16th Hijrah Lecture of the House of Assembly held Wednesday at…
The Super Falcons brought the city of Lagos to life on Tuesday as they paraded the streets with the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy, celebrating their latest continental triumph with jubilant fans. Fresh from being honoured by President Bola Tinubu with national awards, including the Officer of the Order of the Niger…
Residents of Ajiwe community of Ajah, Lagos State, have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to stop the demolition of their houses for infrastructure projects until they receive due compensation. The landlords and tenants alleged that their property had been slated for demolition to make way for the Gas Link pipeline and Green Line Rail projects,…
Lagos State government has announced the adoption of new Environmental Ambassadors to champion environmental sustainability and roll out various environmental awareness and advocacy campaigns across the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement while receiving the top five winners of the Lagos Has Talent competition – Climate…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday barred the 57 local government chairmen sworn in from appointing Secretary to Local Governments (SLGs) and supervisory councillors. This has created uncertainties in the councils because during the run down to the election, some people were promised juicy positions. The governor’s decision has, however, put these people in limbo Sanwo-Olu…
Medical doctors in the employ of Lagos State Government will from today embark on a three-day warning strike to protest what they described as “illegal and disrespectful” salary deductions by the state. The strike, announced by the Medical Guild, the umbrella body of medical and dental practitioners in the state’s public service, will begin at 8am…
Traditional rulers in Lagos State have called on the state government to increase their monthly allocations and sitting allowances, while also demanding a statutory share of local government revenue. The appeal was made by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Shotobi, who spoke on behalf of other traditional rulers during the opening session of a…
“₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund will transform agriculture into the cornerstone of Lagos State’s economic prosperity…” Obasa The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa has commended the N500billion ‘Produce for Lagos’ Initiative, a state government-led collaboration with the private sector to tackle supply chain inefficiencies, enhance access to…
By Folorunso Fatai Adisa What role will you play in Lagos’ fight against filth and disorder? Lagos is waking up. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab’s bold leadership is transforming Lagos from a city weighed down by complacency into a model of urban discipline. From clearing notorious illegal dumpsites in Ketu to shutting down markets that defy sanitation…
