Lagos Assembly confirms receipt of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s request to present 2026 budget

The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed receipt of the request from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to schedule a substantive date for the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. During the plenary session on Monday, November 17, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Governor Sanwo-Olu’s letter, which outlines a proposed total budget…

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Agege LGA Legislative Arm to write Governor Sanwo-Olu on chairman’s resignation

The legislative arm of Agege Local Government Area has announced the receipt of a resignation letter from the incumbent Executive Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Tunde Azeez, saying the correspondence would be communicated to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu. Earlier on Wednesday, November 5, it was reported that Hon. Azeez, who embarked on a medical leave…

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INEC CHAIRMAN NAMES ADEDAYO OKETOLA AS CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan SAN, has approved the appointment of Mr. Adedayo Eriye Oketola as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment was officially conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, dated Friday, 24th October 2025. Mr. Oketola, a multi-award-winning…

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Katsina Unveils Hybrid Buses to Boost Eco-Friendly Public Transport

The Katsina State Government has unveiled a fleet of hybrid-electric buses as part of Governor Dikko Radda’s drive to modernise public transportation and promote environmental sustainability across the state. A hybrid-electric bus combines an electric motor with a smaller-than-normal internal combustion engine, offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. The unveiling ceremony took place at…

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APC Governors Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kebbi to Deliberate on National, Party Issues

Members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) on Thursday night convened a closed-door meeting at the Council Chamber of the Kebbi State Government House, Birnin Kebbi, to deliberate on pressing national and internal party matters. The meeting, chaired by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, brought together governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives…

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Labour Party Crisis Deepens as Factional Spokesman Accuses Officials of Sabotage

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has taken a fresh turn following accusations by Prince Tony Akeni, the factional National Publicity Secretary loyal to Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti, who alleged sabotage and deliberate frustration of the party’s national convention plans. In a leaked pre-resignation memo dated October 9, 2025,…

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Senate Confirms Amupitan as New INEC Chairman, Vows to Deliver Elections Where Losers Congratulate Winners

The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged to deliver elections so credible that even losers will willingly congratulate winners. Speaking during his confirmation by the Senate on Thursday, the Kogi-born Professor of Law assured Nigerians that his administration will work closely with relevant agencies, including…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu Receives BSMH Team, Becomes Grand Patron of Bodex Social Media Hangout Initiative

The Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) team, led by its Convener, Bodex Hungbo, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the Governor’s office as part of activities leading up to the sixth edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH 6.0). Themed “Social Media and A.I…

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