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JUST IN: Lagos govt bans night construction

The Lagos State Government has restricted construction activities across the state to between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm Mondays to Saturdays.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, announced the new directive in a statement on Thursday by the agency’s Director, Public Affairs, Mr Mukaila Sanusi.
Olumide said the measure became necessary to safeguard the environment, curb incidents of building collapse, and enhance the overall well-being of residents.
“This restriction must be strictly adhered to by all stakeholders in the construction sector.
“It is in the public interest and will be enforced by relevant government agencies.
”He added that while the state recognised the dynamic nature of building projects, any request to work beyond the stipulated hours must be made through a formal application and would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
“Concessions may be granted but only after due diligence and evaluation,” he said.
The commissioner also urged residents to be vigilant and proactive by reporting construction sites that flout the directive.
“We encourage the public to take ownership of their environment. If you observe construction activities going on outside the approved hours, please report them to the appropriate authorities,” Olumide said.
A construction worker at a site in the Agodo-Egbe area in Alimosho Local Government, who gave his name simply as Musa Tola, told NAN that while the policy might affect project timelines, it was a welcome development if it would help reduce hazards.
“Sometimes we work overnight to meet deadlines but safety is important. If the government is serious about this, we will have to adjust,” Tola said.
Similarly, Mrs Ifeoma Uche, a resident of Idimu, described the move as timely.
“Some sites work all night and the noise disturbs everyone. I think this will bring some sanity,” she said.
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Reps Launch Investigation into NPF Amidst Allegations of N50 Billion Procurement Fraud

House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged contract racketeering in the Nigerian Police amounting to billions of naira.
The decision was taken after a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Abia, Rep. Ibe Osonwa during the plenary on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr Osonwa had raised concerns over the alleged award of N6 billion contact by the Nigerian Police Procurement department without due process which according to him was erosion of public trust.
“The Nigeria Police Force Procurement department allegedly awarded N 6 billion contract to Crown Natures Ltd.
By splitting it into 66 separate contracts in a deliberate attempt to circumvent the public procurement Act of 2007 particularly in procurement of uniforms,” he said.
The lawmaker who expressed concern over the violation of section 214 of the 1999 Constitution as amended by the Police, called for urgent action to address the allegation.
Mr Osonwa, further called the attention of his colleagues to undermining of the country’s internal security architecture by the Nigeria Police with its award of contract for procurement of arms to private companies in violation to procurement rules.
The Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas referred the motion to the committee on public accounts and public procurement for further legislative actions.
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Peter Obi’s brother Lagos Property: We didn’t carry out the demolition – Omotosho
Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts

• Peter Obi at the scene of the demolished property
The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the demolition of a property belonging to the brother of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi.
Obi had alleged that a property belonging to his younger brother was demolished in the Ikeja area of Lagos State without a court order.
Reacting to the demolition via a statement on Thursday, June 26, the Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said no agency was involved in the demolition.
Omotoso added that the investigation will help clarify the circumstances surrounding the demolition and ensure that any necessary actions are taken.
The former governor of Anambra State, in a post on his X account on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, disclosed that the property owned by his brother’s company had stood for over 15 years before it was demolished.
Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts”.
The commissioner stated: “We wish to categorically state that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) or any other arm of the Lagos State Government did not carry out the said demolition.
“Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, Special Adviser, eGIS & Urban Development, who supervises LASBCA, has confirmed that the agency was not involved in the demolition.
“The Lagos State Government is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
“We will not tolerate any acts of lawlessness or violations of extant laws. Any individual or group found involved in such acts will be brought to justice,” he said.
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BREAKING: President Tinubu Vetoes NDLEA Bill Due to Crime Proceeds Clause

President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Bill, 2025 into law.
The President’s decision not to sign the bill passed by both chambers of the National Assembly was contained in a letter read in the Green Chamber on Thursday during plenary.
The President, citing Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), explained that the proposed law seeks to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion of the proceeds from drug-related crimes, a move he said contradicts existing financial regulations.
He noted that under the current system, “All proceeds of crime are paid into the government’s Confiscated and Forfeited Properties Account.
Disbursements to any recovery agency, including the NDLEA, can only be made by presidential approval, subject to the consent of the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly.”
The President maintained there was no compelling reason to alter a process designed to uphold accountability through executive and legislative oversight.
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