Author: Lagos Brief

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A Chairmanship aspirant at Lagos Mainland Local Government, Ayodeji Rilwan Tinubu has expressed profound appreciation for the Judiciary following the landmark Supreme Court judgement made today affirming Local Government autonomy. The apex court’s decision mandates that all local government allocations be paid directly to democratically elected local governments across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Ayodeji Tinubu praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support for this position. He noted that this significant ruling will deepen democracy in Nigeria, allowing local populations to experience the tangible impacts of governance and receive a greater share of the dividends of…

By Festus Ogun I commend the Federal Government for securing this landmark judgment for the sake our fiscal federalism that state governments have bastardized over the years. With this, we can expect relative sanity in our local government system. That said, here are my preliminary concerns. 1. Local Government Election: Time is now ripe for us to have free, fair and credible local government elections unlike the cherry-picking of local government executive and council members by Governors. If the selection pattern continues, this judgement will serve no real purpose. 2. Fiscal Accountability: For the judgement to serve its purpose, there…

African music stars are known for their vibrant personalities, electrifying performances, and chart-topping hits. But some take self-expression a step further, adorning their bodies with tattoos that hold deep meaning. Here’s a look at four singers whose ink tells a story: Burna Boy: “African Giant” wasn’t just a hit album for Burna Boy, it was a global breakthrough. To commemorate this achievement, he permanently etched the album’s title onto his skin, a constant reminder of his journey to stardom. Davido: Loyalty is everything for Davido. The “HKN” tattoo represents the record label he co-founded with his brother, the platform that…

Afrobeats heavyweight Davido has fans buzzing with anticipation about his upcoming album. While details remain under wraps, speculation is swirling about a potential collaboration with the energetic rapper Zlatan Ibile before the end of 2024. Davido is known for his infectious energy and knack for crafting hits, and Zlatan Ibile brings a distinct streetwise flavor and witty lyricism to the table. Their past team-ups, like their appearance on Coleone’s “Power of Vision,” have been undeniable bangers. Fueling the fire, Davido publicly praised Zlatan’s verse on Wizkid’s recent EP, sparking rumors of a future collaboration. Fans on social media have been…

A 34-year-old businessman, Oluwafemi Asekeji, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting his 12-year-old daughter by the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja. This was disclosed in a statement by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency. According to the statement, the presiding judge, Justice Abiola Soladoye, noted that the prosecution had proved the three legs of the charge of rape against Asekeji. The statement noted that close acquaintances of the victim and the convict who were privy to the incident testified as witnesses against the convict which spurred the decision of the…

Men of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce), on Wednesday, July, 10, 2024, took a step further in the fight against general environmental nuisance in Lagos State as recently kick-started by Chairman of the agency, CSP Akerele Adetayo. In what appears to be a deliberate move toward enforcing Lagos State street trading ban, a key statutory function in the mandate of the taskforce, the enforcement team moved through major lanes of the Oshodi market, including Oshodi road, Suwebatu street and the Oshodi-Apapa express way, during which the locations were rid of all environmental infractions that include…

Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance has urged stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to support the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), efforts in maintaining a stable supply of petroleum products nationwide. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, one of the conveners of the coalition, Olufemi Lawson, said ensuring energy security is crucial to national development. Coalition also commended NNPCL on its unwavering dedication in managing the complexities associated with the distribution of petroleum products, amidst considerable challenges. According to the coalition, NNPCL efforts have been pivotal in ensuring a consistent supply of fuel across…

Dissatisfied with the judgment of Oyo State High Court granting female Muslims the right to wear hijab over their school uniform in International School Ibadan, the Management of the school has filed Motions For Stay of Execution of Judgment. The Motions were filed by the University of Ibadan, ISI, the Principal and the UI Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic. The Cases, M/413/19 to M/540/19, have been scheduled for hearing on the 10th day of July, 2024 before Justice Moshood Ishola of Court six. It will be recalled that the management of the school had in 2018 banned female Muslim students from wearing…

A famous Islamic cleric and the Grand Mufti of Conference of Islamic Organizations (CIO) narrowly escaped death along Lantoro Road, Abéòkúta, Ogun State on Saturday 6th July, 2024 on his way to Èrúwà enroute Ibadan. He was in a car with his closest associates, Sheikh Qamarudeen Ballo and Alhaj AYA Waheed. They were to attend a niqah of the child of Sheikh Bílaal at Èrúwà before coming to deliver a lecture in Ibadan on that fateful day. According to Sheikh Qamarudeen Ballo, the vehicle lost its brake while on speed. If not for Allah’s mercy, not less than fifteen people…