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LAAF to Submit Bill for Proposed Ministry of Men and Women Affairs in Lagos
Hon Temitope Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency, Lagos State, has urged Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) to package a Bill for the establishment of the Ministry of Men and Women Affairs in Lagos State, and submit to the State House of Assembly. He promises to champion it.
LAAF is a non-profit organization established in 2017 with a mission to provide education, mentorship, and psychosocial support to boys and men who have experienced trauma and abuse globally.
Hon Temitope Adewale, gave the advice when the LAAF team led by the Executive Director, Halima Layeni, and Olalade Awaye, a psychologist at LAAF, paid him a courtesy visit.
During the meeting, Honorable Temitope Adewale shared his concerns about the pressure to protect and provide (PP), which affects many men, leading to high blood pressure and unreported violence due to shame, stigma, and lack of support.
He highlighted the need for a dedicated ministry to address these issues and provide support services for men.
Honorable Temitope Adewale suggested renaming the ministry to the Ministry of Men and Women Affairs, which aligns with our goal of promoting gender equality.
This rename would ensure that both men and women receive equal attention and support in addressing their unique challenges.
In a statement, Bola Daniel, Head of Communications
Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF), said
: ” We are pleased to announce that Honorable Temitope Adewale has requested our team to submit the bill to his table for consideration.
We would like to express our gratitude to him for his warm reception and support.
We would like to specially thank Honorable Dave Agboola, Special Adviser on Planning and Research to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, for facilitating this meeting for us. We appreciate the contributions of Mr. David Adeyanju, Representative of Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 1, Lagos State Youth Parliament, and the CEO of Lagos Junction for his support.
We look forward to working with Honorable Temitope Adewale and other stakeholders to make this vision a reality.”
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Commotion In National Assembly Over Fire Outbreak
It took the swift intervention of senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South and Senator Salihu Mustapha to quench the fire building up in the kitchen compartment of the Senate hearing room 107.
Image: National Assembly, Abuja
A fire outbreak in the Senate wing of the National Assembly was quickly put out on Wednesday; stopping it from spreading any further.
It took the swift intervention of senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South and Senator Salihu Mustapha to quench the fire building up in the kitchen compartment of the Senate hearing room 107.
The Senate Committee on Niger -Delta Development Commission, NDCC chaired by Senator Ekpenyong had just concluded the screening exercise of Dr. Zainab Marwa as the member representing, Northeast on the board of the commission when smoke from the fire rapidly covered the scene of incident.
It was subsequently gathered that the fire emanated from a micro-wave left on in the kitchen.
In the brief commotion; Senator Ekpenyong’s swift intervention ensured that the fire was quickly put out.SOT
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President Tinubu Commissions new EFCC office in Ekiti
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a landmark development that would enhance the Commission’s presence and effectiveness in the region.
• EFCC Ekiti Office commission by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the new Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Directorate office in Ado-Ekiti.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, President Tinubu said that the state-of-the-art facility reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening institutions responsible for fighting corruption and economic crimes.
The President commended EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, as well as the management and staff of the Commission for their efforts in enhancing the agency’s operational capacity and expanding its reach across the country.
According to him, the new office will improve the Commission’s effectiveness in tackling corruption, financial crimes and related offences, while bringing anti-graft operations closer to the people of Ekiti and Ondo States.
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a landmark development that would enhance the Commission’s presence and effectiveness in the region.
He noted that the facility would help close operational gaps in the Commission’s coverage of Ekiti and Ondo States while improving engagement with local communities in the fight against corruption.
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on the Anka-Bagega road on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring seven others.
The blast struck a commercial Volkswagen Golf 3 Wagon carrying passengers travelling from Bagega village to Anka town. One passenger died on the spot, while the seven injured victims are receiving treatment at a primary healthcare facility in Bagega.
The explosion also caused significant damage to the vehicle, sparking fresh security concerns among commuters using the route.
This incident comes barely a month after a similar IED explosion occurred along the same road.
Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Bello, confirmed the attack. He said joint security forces have been deployed to assess the situation, clear the affected area, and restore normalcy on the route.
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