Author: Lagos Brief

The Nigeria Football Federation has paid glowing tributes to former football club owners, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator (Dr) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, who both passed away within two days of each other during the week. Chief Iwuanyanwu, who took over the former Spartans Football Club of Owerri (1981 WAFU Cup losing finalists) and renamed it Iwuanyanwu Nationale, died at the age of 82 on Thursday, 25th July 2024. Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, who took over the slot of Gabros International of Nnewi in the Nigeria top division, with the club renamed FC IfeanyiUbah, died in a London hospital in the…

The Hon. (Barr.) Alabi Kolade David-led Conference57, representing the 57 Council Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State, has stated that the organizers of the planned August 1 protest do not mean well for the country. This declaration was made during a well-attended press briefing, where all 57 Council Chairmen were present. In his address, Bldr. Olusesan Daini, the Public Relations Officer of Conference57, emphasized that youths should channel their energy inward, focusing on creative and innovative contributions to support Nigeria. Daini urged young people to invest their efforts in nation-building…

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The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2024 National Minimum Wage Amendment Act Bill, increasing the national minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000 for Nigerian workers. The bill was swiftly approved following its introduction by President Bola Tinubu on the same day. The decision comes after months of negotiations between the government and labor unions, who had called for a significant increase in the minimum wage to address the rising cost of living. The initial labor demand was for N494,000, which was later reduced to N250,000 before a compromise was reached at N70,000. The new law also shortens the review period…

Cautions Peddlers of Misinformation on Police Welfare Following series of misleading write-ups and social media comments alleging that the Falomo Barracks land in Lagos State has been sold, it has become pertinent for the Nigeria Police Force to address the shocking and unfounded trends of discussions on the dilapidated status of barracks and their redevelopment, specifically the Falomo Barracks and others in Lagos. While we appreciate the concerns and interests of concerned groups and individuals on the general welfare of police personnel, we aim to provide clear and accurate information about these unpalatable allegations. Due to the critical state of…

…Hon Essien Receives Award from Global Women’s Network Hon. Mrs. Omolola Rashidat Essien, Executive Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, was recognised for her outstanding contributions to good governance and grassroots development on July 22, 2024. The Praestantia Global Women Network Ltd/GTE presented her with an Award of Recognition, highlighting her support for the Lagos State Female Student Summit ’24 District IV Education. The prestigious accolade celebrates Hon Essien’s vision and policies, which have significantly improved infrastructure, healthcare, and education at the grassroots level. Under her leadership, Lagos Mainland has seen substantial progress in various sectors, directly impacting the lives…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Distinguished Senator George Akume has on 21 July, 2024 approved the appointment of 8 Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM), to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM). While 3 of the DCMs are to proceed on immediate retirement, the remaining 5 are to fill up existing vacancies in the South South, South East, South West, North Central, and North West geopolitical zones. The Officers to fill up existing vacancies are; Deputy Corps Marshal Clement Oladele fdc, to represent North Central geopolitical zone, DCM Chidiebere Nkwonta, fwc, represents the South East geopolitical zone while…

As the controversy lingers, human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has asked the Supreme Court to restrain the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu, from imposing movement restrictions on Lagosians during the planned monthly environmental sanitation exercise. In a Motion on Notice filed at the registry of the Supreme Court today July 22, 2024, the fiery lawyer is seeking an order of injunction to restrain Sanwoolu and the other respondents from taking steps to restrict his movement and that of other residents of Lagos State, on the last Saturday or any other day of every…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has declared its stand on the protest being planned over economic hardship in the country. In a press statement issued on Monday, 22nd July, 2024 by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the human rights organization said it will not join the planned protest. MURIC said Nigerians should acknowledge various efforts being made by the Federal Government to alleviate the suffering of the masses. It therefore advised the youth to be creative and innovative instead of being docile, complacent and destructive. The full statement reads: “We are aware of preparations being made to protest against…

The Lagos State Government, in line with its commitments to provide free Health Insurance coverage for Pensioners in the State for one year through the EKO Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA), has extended the registration of its Retirees on ILERA EKO for an additional two weeks. The two-week extension which will start on Monday, 22nd July, 2024, will now end on Friday, 2nd August, 2024. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, who disclosed this recently in Alausa, Ikeja, said that the extension became necessary following the huge turnout of Pensioners at the various registration centres…