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LAMATA, NRC forge closer ties for seamless rail operations, Opeifa pledges full support
In a move to strengthen collaboration and ensure the seamless operation of rail services, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, on Tuesday.
How NDLEA arrested notorious drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff in Lagos after 17 years on the run
After 17 years of operating in the shadows to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, the reign of 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff has come to an end after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested him at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos.
House of Rep extends deadline for submission of Memoranda on State, Local Government creation
The House of Representatives, through its Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended), has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda on the creation of new states and local governments in response to public demand.
Obasa’s return as speaker exemplifies Lagos sophistication, a victory for democratic principles – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the reinstatement of embattled politician Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly as a demonstration of the sophistication of Lagos politics.
First Lady, Sen Tinubu advocates for more female lawmakers amid Natasha Akpoti’s sexual harassment claim
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, has joined other Nigerian lawmakers in calling for 35 percent affirmative action for women in the legislature.
10 Mind-blowing key points from Meranda’s resignation Speech as Lagos Speaker
Hon. Mojisola Meranda officially resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. Here a 10 key points from her speech.
Sanwo-Olu Charges ECOWAS On Regional Integration, United West Africa
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to recommit themselves to the ideals of regional integration and the vision of a prosperous, peaceful, and united West Africa.
Meranda returns as Lagos Assembly Deputy Speaker
Mojisola Meranda was, on Monday, re-elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly after stepping down as speaker.
Lagos Assembly Speaker Meranda Submits Resignation
The Lagos House of Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has tendered her resignation.
Obasa, Meranda, others meet APC leaders, Attorney-General at Lagos assembly
Mudashiru Obasa, Mojisola Meranda and all the lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly are currently holding a meeting outside the chambers.