The Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, in Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro said the Lagos State Ministry of Justice under his watch has achieved more with justice reforms in line with the themes agenda of the Lagos State Government. Mr. Pedro stated this on Tuesday at a media parley with Judicial Correspondents in the state when reeling out achievements of the ministry and ongoing efforts to address voluntary compliance with the state law. Civil justice, tenancy laws to end prolonged cases -Attorney General He however, hinted that reform would also be seen in the area of civil administration…
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An Assistant Inspector General of Police AIG Olatunji Disu has assumed duty as the 55th Jead of the FCID Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, marking a new leadership phase at the critical investigative arm of the Nigeria Police Force. The posting of AIG Disu to the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex Alagbon takes effect from February 9, 2026. He succeeds AIG Margaret Ochalla, who is currently attending a short-term professional training programme in the United States. Seasoned officer takes the helm A native of Lagos State, AIG Disu is widely regarded as a seasoned officer with over three decades of operational, investigative,…
The Kogi State Government has announced the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of Kogi West Senatorial District as part of intensified and coordinated security operations aimed at flushing out terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements operating within the state. This announcement was communicated in a press statement issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, who said the measure is in support of ongoing clearance operations being carried out in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA and heads of security agencies in…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has requested the Code of Conduct Bureau to promptly and effectively investigate the conduct of members of the Senate who allegedly participated in the removal of the provisions on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act amendment Bill during plenary after the majority of the senators had voted for the inclusion of the provisions and without any debate on the proposed removal of the said provisions.” SERAP also “requests the Bureau to promptly and effectively investigate the conduct of any members of the National Assembly and officers of the executive branch who allegedly altered…
A report by the Auditor-General for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Area Councils, submitted to the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, has indicted the six Area Councils of Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali over various financial infractions running into over N100 billion. The audit report for the year ended 31 December 2021, submitted to the Committee, revealed widespread cases of unremitted tax and VAT deductions, failure to update Fixed Asset Registers, and expenditures yet to be properly accounted for across the councils. According to the report, the six Area Councils recorded outstanding liabilities amounting to N7.6…
Roberts Orya, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, NEXIM, was on Thursday convicted and sentenced a to a cumulative 490 years imprisonment over a N2.4 billion bank fraud. Justice F.E. Messiri of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, delivered the judgement after successful prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The sentence followed his conviction on a 49-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, forgery and advance fee fraud. The EFCC prosecution established that the offences were committed while Orya served as the head of the apex export financing bank. Although the…
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Benue State Directorate, has joined the global community to mark World Cancer Day, observed annually on 4th February, as a platform to raise public awareness on cancer prevention, early detection, and the urgent need to close the care gap in access to screening and treatment services. NOA highlights cause of deaths on World Cancer Day The Agency emphasises that cancer is not a death sentence when detected early, as many cancers were preventable through healthy lifestyle choices, regular screening, and timely medical intervention. Early detection and prompt treatment significantly increase survival rates and reduce complications.…
Traders at Owode International Motor Spare Parts Dealer market, Owode-Onirin have accused the Lagos State Government of deliberately demolishing their market in what they described as a “conspiracy at the highest order.” Addressing journalists on Wednesday during a press conference, at Owode-Onirin, Lagos, the traders also reacted to a statement attributed to CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, the Commissioner of Police following a visit to the market on January 30, 2026. During the visit, the Lagos State Police Command boss reportedly said land grabbers carried out the demolition. Owode-Onirin market demolished by Govt – Traders But members of Working Committee led by Abiodun…
Relief has come the way of a pastor, Dr. Chris Okafor as Justice Akintunde Savage of a Lagos State High Court, Ikeja granted him leave to serve notice of preliminary objection via electronic means on a social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, alias VeryDarkMan, a Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala and Kelvin Emmanuel. The relief follows a case filed by Chris Okafor against Doris Ogala, VDM and Emmanuel, the claimant sought relief in a Suit no. ID/14399GCMW/2026. The defendants are listed as first to third defendants respectively. Subsequently, Justice Savage on Monday granted the leave to serve VDM and Emmanuel, second…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described as unconstitutional and dangerous the recent use of teargas on protesters by the police at a protest against alleged illegal demolitions and forced evictions in the Makoko waterfront area. Falana spoke during a visit to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, where injured protesters during the demonstration are receiving treatment. An activist, Comrade Hassan Taiwo, alias Soweto, and Mr. Dele Frank organised the protest last Wednesday to demand an end to the demolition exercise affecting waterfront communities. The action was intended to draw the attention of the Lagos State Government…