The Lovers of Lagos, a coalition of concerned citizens and political observers, have commended the Lagos State House of Assembly for upholding legislative independence and standing firmly with Hon. Meranda, despite reported arrests by the Department of State Services (DSS) and alleged intervention by party leaders. Their praise comes after members of the Assembly reaffirmed that the removal of former ... Read More »
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CP Azare Leads Third-Party Insurance Crackdown Across Akwa Ibom
In a bid to ensure full compliance with the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun PhD, NPM instruction on the enforcement and compliance of third-party vehicle insurance, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, today took charge of the exercise, personally supervising and inspecting the enforcement operations across Uyo metropolis and other ... Read More »
Surrender to Meranda: The train has left Agege for Apapa By Gbenga Bada
On Monday, January 27, 2025, history was made in Lagos as the first female speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, assumed office. As it is expected with so much political fanfare, lawmakers in her favour – more than two third of the lawmaking chamber – greeted her as she made a walk to occupy the ... Read More »
Sowore, Egbetokun: Differentiating Between the Law, Emotions, and Cheap Populism. ….. by Olalekan Johnson
In recent times, Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters and a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has been embroiled in a series of unprovoked attacks against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun PhD. These attacks have culminated in Sowore’s recent arraignment in court, rightfully raising concerns about his conduct and the potential ... Read More »
Nigeria Police Begin Nationwide Enforcement of Third-Party Insurance from February 1
As IGP Directs Due Enforcement Nationwide In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., the Nigeria Police Force once again reiterates the enforcement of the Mandatory Third Party Insurance which will commence on February 1st, 2025. This initiative aims to reinforce road safety measures and ensure that all vehicle owners comply with ... Read More »
Oyo Govt Marks World NTDs Day with ₦30m Investment in Disease Eradication
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) with a substantial investment of ₦30 million in disease elimination efforts across the 33 Local Government Areas in the State. Speaking at a press briefing to mark the 2025 World NTDs Day, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, highlighted the state’s achievements in combating ... Read More »
Low Crude Supply Threatens Naira-for-Crude Scheme, Dangote Refinery Turns to Imports
There is a raging concern that the Naira-for-Crude initiative, which ensures local refineries receive crude oil in Naira and sell refined products to marketers in the local currency, may be threatened over inadequate crude supply to domestic refiners, findings by Daily Trust have shown. Daily Trust reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had directed the sale of crude oil to ... Read More »
President Tinubu Calls for Multifaceted Approach to Tackling Security Threats at Lake Chad Basin Forum
** Urges states to round off military power by tackling poverty, other root causes of insecurity ** As govs, stakeholders commit to tackling Lake Chad challenges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency and other forms of security threats in the Lake Chad Basin region. According to him, the chain of events that has ... Read More »
Enugu Police Dismiss Viral WhatsApp Kidnapping Report as False and Malicious
The Enugu State Police Command informs the public that the viral WhatsApp post alleging that “four persons were kidnapped and taken into the bush on Tuesday evening at Api-Opi, along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road” is false, malicious, and clearly intended to incite fear and panic. There was no such incident recorded on the said day and time along the road. Furthermore, the ... Read More »
Lagos Assembly Defends Lawful Removal of Former Speaker Hon. Mudashiru Obasa
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed that the removal of former Speaker Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was conducted lawfully, in line with constitutional provisions. In a statement issued after their appearance at the Lagos Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Shangisha, the lawmakers emphasized that the decision adhered strictly to the 1999 Constitution of ... Read More »