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Lagos Assembly Deputy Majority Leader, Kasunmu loses father
The Deputy Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and Member representing Ikeja Constituency II, Hon Adedamola Richard Kasunmu has lost his father and patriarch of Kasunmu Family, High Chief Adekunle Olaosebikan Kasunmu at the age of 75 years.
Senate approves death penalty for drug traffickers
The Senate has passed for third reading the NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, thereby approving death sentence as the maximum penalty for drug traffickers in the country.
Reps to investigate procurement award process of Lagos-Calabar coastal road
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to investigate the procurement process in the award of the contract of the ₦15trn Lagos-Calabar coastal road.
‘Withdraw ambiguous circular’, Reps to CBN on cybersecurity levy
Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withdraw the circular directing financial institutions to commence implementation of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy, describing it as “ambiguous”.
Economic Diversification: Senate commences investigative hearing on solid minerals development
The Senate has commenced a three-day investigative hearing on the input and output values of the Nigerian mining industry in light of its central role to economic diversification, foreign exchange earnings and social inclusion.
Gas Explosion: Lagos Lawmakers demand better enforcement of Safety Law
Following a recent gas explosion in the Ajeromi/Ifelodun area of Lagos that resulted in fatalities, the state House of Assembly has called on concerned ministries, departments and agencies of government to step up enforcement of safety laws to protect lives and property.
State Police: Your position unacceptable, Lagos Assembly disagrees with IGP Egbetokun
The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked against the position of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, that Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.
Lagos Assembly commences auditing of 57 LGs/LCDAs
In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of funds, the Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced an audit exercise for all 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.
Reps ask Security Agencies to clamp down on marketers hoarding petrol
The House of Representatives Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) have urged security agencies to clamp down on fuel marketers hoarding petrol and engaging in the arbitrary increment in the price of the premium commodity.
LETI hosts members of Lagos House Committee on Judiciary
The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and LASIEC, as part of its oversight functions, paid a working visit to the Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI).