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  Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has explained the rationale behind the proposed amendment to the Magistrates Law of Lagos State, saying the legislation is intended to address an unintended imbalance in career progression within the state’s justice sector. Pedro, in a statement issued on Monday, said the proposed amendment, which seeks to increase the retirement age of Magistrates and Law Officers, is not an Executive Bill sponsored by his office but a Private Member’s Bill currently before the Lagos State House of Assembly. He said the bill was considered to have reasonable justification in the interest of the state, particularly in strengthening and sustaining the justice sector. According to him, the position of the Ministry of Justice is based on the long-standing policy of harmonising the conditions of service of Law Officers with those of Magistrates in Lagos State, a policy which has been in operation since 1997 following a gover...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Urukpe Mena of Delta Central has declared its support for Hon. Godwin Ikuru, describing him as “our true son” and endorsing his ambition to represent Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly under the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The group said Ikuru’s decision to contest the senatorial seat represents an opportunity for the people of Delta Central to support a candidate with a strong connection to the people and a commitment to the development of the district. According to the Urukpe Mena, the people of Delta Central deserve effective representation that will prioritise their interests, promote development and ensure that their voices are adequately heard at the National Assembly. The group urged residents, political stakeholders and supporters across the senatorial district to rally behind Ikuru and support his aspiration in the forthcoming election. It described Hon. Godwin Ikuru as a “true son of Delta Central”...

  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has announced plans to mobilise 3,500 leaders across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation also disclosed plans to hold a special prayer session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as part of efforts to promote peaceful campaigns and credible elections. Speaking on the initiative, the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs, Rev. Dr Sam Ogedengbe, said the programme was designed to strengthen the organisation’s grassroots structure and mobilise committed leaders across the state. Ogedengbe said the event would also feature the inauguration of senatorial  Directors and  57 coordinators across the Local Government Areas and LCDAs, with letters of appointment to be presented to the newly...

   September 12For competitive gamers, the wait is almost over. Infinix has confirmed September 12 as the Nigerian debut of its new GT 50 Pro gaming smartphone, with the launch taking place alongside some of the country’s top PUBG MOBILE players at the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Nigeria  Finals.At the centre of the GT 50 Pro is one of its biggest gaming innovations yet: the largest cooling system in the history of the GT Series. Built around Infinix’s HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture, the system takes an active approach to heat management, combining a dual-piezoelectric ceramic micro-pump with precision cooling channels to help move heat away from critical components during demanding gaming sessions.The timing of the launch is fitting. The PMNC Nigeria Fall 2026 Finals are scheduled for September 12–13, with 16 teams  competing across 12 matches over two days. Nigeria’s PMNC also forms part of the wider PUBG MOBILE competitive pathway, with Nigeria...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has announced plans to mobilise 3,500 leaders across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation also disclosed plans to hold a special prayer session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as part of efforts to promote peaceful campaigns and credible elections. Speaking on the initiative, the Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Lagos State Directorate of Christian Affairs, Rev. Dr Sam Ogedengbe, said the programme was designed to strengthen the organisation’s grassroots structure and mobilise committed leaders across the state. Ogedengbe said the event would also feature the inauguration of senatorial coordinators across the Local Government Areas and LCDAs, with letters of appointment to be presented to the newly ap...

   The Center for Public Accountability and Social Well-being (CPASW) on Thursday protested at the Lagos State House of Assembly, calling for an investigation into alleged interference, intimidation and harassment surrounding a disputed 27.65-hectare parcel of land in the Lekki sub-region. The protest followed a petition submitted by the organisation to the House on August 23, seeking legislative intervention in the longstanding dispute involving the Ojaekomo family, the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family and Bashiru Fakorede over land situated at Sapata Village, Ajiran, Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The development came as the Assembly's Committee on Rules and Business commenced consideration of the petition. In a letter dated September 7 and signed by the Clerk of the House, A.A. Oshinowo, the Assembly invited the Director-General of CPASW, Shola Omolola, to appear before the committee on Thursday, alongside his clients and relevant documents. The Ojaekomo family and representatives ...