In the world of politics, it is a rare occurrence to find a legislator who consistently delivers excellence over a span of two decades. However, in the case of Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly in Nigeria, this exceptional feat has become a defining characteristic of his distinguished career. As we celebrate his 51st birthday and 20 years of legislative excellence from 2003 to 2023, it is impossible to ignore the significant impact he has made on the lives of the people he serves. Starting out as a councillor in Agege…
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Gbenga Adeyinka D’1st, legendary comedian/MC, is set to stage the grand finale of Laffmattazz; the “Unity Tour” in Lagos on November 26, 2023, at Balmoral, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. The show is titled “Lagos Again” and will feature a star-studded lineup of comedians, musicians, and other entertainers, including Alibaba and 2Baba. Laffmattazz is one of the most popular comedy shows in Nigeria, and it has been running for over a decade. The show is known for its hilarious and topical comedy, as well as its high-energy performances. This year’s Laffmattazz is set to be even bigger and better…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed CP Olatunji Disu, as the new Commissioner of Police for Rivers Command, in order to ensure efficiency in the policing system across the state. Aside from him, the Police boss also appointed seven others to lead different commands, as part of the ongoing measures towards strengthening security, tackling violent crimes, and enhancing optimal coordination of policing operations across Nigeria.
Pursuant to the appointment that saw erstwhile Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem promoted to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu has successfully adorned the appointed Officer with the new rank during a decoration ceremony that held at the national headquarters of the Corps in Abuja. The newly appointed Officer who was decorated by the Corps Marshal and assisted by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Down Stream Sector, Distinguish Senator Ipinsagba and the wife of the celebrant, Alhaja Ajoke Bisi Kazeem is now the Deputy Corps Marshal representing the southwest…
Landlords and residents of Temple Road, Ojokoro LCDA in Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area of Lagos State, have called on the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to help rehabilitate the road that has been abandoned for years by the state government.Temple Road is a major two-kilometre road that connects many roads within Jankara, Lambe, Power line and Agbado-Oja amongst other. The road, according to residents and landlords of the area, has been abandoned for years by previous administrations, adding that despite incessant promises to reconstruct the ever busy road nothing has been done.They noted that the disrepair state of the road…
The Iyalode of Egbaland, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson is dead, reports thegazellenews.com According to reports, Iyalode Lawson died early Saturday, 28 October, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 72 years of age.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the people that his administration would provide an additional 10,000 affordable houses and complete all ongoing road projects, including the agro-cargo airport in the next four years. He also promised to refurbish Primary Healthcare Centres in the 236 Wards in the State. Governor Abiodun who spoke at the Town Hall Meeting on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2024 Budget for Remo Division, held at the Akarigbo Palace, Sagamu, also hinted at the construction of a Dry Port at Kajola and a Logistics Hub at Wasimi in collaboration with…
The Head of Operation of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command, Akinwunmi Oke, (Kekere Police), has been promoted to a new rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP). Oke is one of the key officers behind the numerous successful operations carried out by the RRS. RRS, it would be recalled, is funded by the Lagos State Government as part of the efforts to ensure security as well as safety of lives and property in the state. It is on record that RRS is one of the outstanding security outfits not only in Lagos and Nigeria but…
A middle-aged man, Bem Matthew, has been nabbed by Benue Police Command for allegedly stabbing his pregnant wife multiple times to death in Korinya Community in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state. As gathered, Matthew allegedly stabbed his pregnant wife in the chest with a knife from the kitchen during a minor disagreement between the couple in their apartment in the community. On Wednesday, The Guild learnt that the deceased husband has been detained and was currently being investigated to ascertain reasons for his actions. A source in the community narrated: “We leant that the couple had a minor…
vehicles contravened after expiration of a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a continuous enforcement operations which started yesterday contravened over 100 private/commercial vehicles operating illegal parking/garages on top bridges across the State. The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Transportation Hon. Sola Giwa who led the enforcement operations disclosed that the exercise was carried out following the expiration of a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ issued (Monday, 16th of October, 2023) to motorists/commercial bus drivers to vacate all illegal parking/garages on top bridges. Hon. Giwa disclosed further that the enforcement operations…