The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed the appointments of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the state Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and other agencies. The appointments followed the screening of the candidates by a 12-man ad-hoc committee of the House headed by the Chief Whip, Hon. Mojeed Fatai. Just before the confirmation of the nominees, Fatai said the …

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said there are no plans to scrap the 37 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. At a second public hearing on the bill to amend the Local Government Administration law of the state on Thursday, Obasa, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. …

Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday handed down an indefinite suspension to the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Council, Hon. Jelili Sulaimon. The suspension is with immediate effect. Alimosho is Nigeria’s largest Local Government Area in terms of population. At plenary, the lawmakers resolved that the Vice Chairman of the council, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson should take over the running …

Lagos State Government is proposing to set aside the last week of September every year for the celebration of the Yoruba culture, according to a letter to the state House of Assembly by the executive arm The decision of the government followed a resolution passed by the Assembly at a sitting on 19th September 2023. The Permanent Secretary of the …

The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to write Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu seeking the identity of five nominees, which he wanted the House’s approval to appoint as special advisers. The House received a letter from the governor on Tuesday seeking the screening and confirmation of six new nominees for cabinet positions. At a sitting presided over by the Speaker, …

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved nominees for the State Executive Council (SEC) and some agencies and parastatals. At a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the House approved Kemi Ogunyemi as a member of the SEC. The lawmakers also confirmed Peregrine Victoria Mopelola as Chairman of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission, …

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday said it was renewing its interest in the case of Bamise Ayanwola, the 22-year-old fashion designer, who was murdered after boarding a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the state in February, last year. To this end, the House said it would be inviting the family of the deceased, the related government agency …

Local government chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors and other top officials of the 57 councils in Lagos State will henceforth face strict monitoring to make them meet the yearnings and aspirations of their people, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has declared. According to a statement by Media Assistant to the Speaker, Mr. Eromosele Ebhomele, Obasa …

Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mr Ajibola Ponle; Head of Service, Mr Muri Okunola; and Accountant General Mr Shefiu Muritala over the appointment of board members. The lawmakers ex- pressed dissatisfaction over the failure of the executive arm to appoint members of boards and agencies without the approval of the legislative …