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Oyo Assembly Receives Ogundoyin as reelected Speaker

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2 years ago

June 14, 2023

The Speaker of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, was on Wednesday, re-elected the Speaker of the 10th Assembly.

Ohibaba.com had reported that the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, penultimate Monday, endorsed Ogundoyin as Speaker of the 10th Assembly during the commissioning of the electrification and restoration of electricity to Olorunda Ogunsola and environs and Idi Obi, Karen, and Jigan communities in Ona-Ara Local Government area of the state.

Ogundoyin, representing the Ibarapa East state constituency, was re-elected during the inauguration of the 10th Assembly presided over by the Clerk of the House, Yetunde Awe.

The motion for the nomination of Ogundoyin was moved by a member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju state constituency, Adeola Bamidele and seconded by Babajide Gabriel of Ibadan North Constituency 2.

Ogundoyin, who is the highest ranking member in the Assembly having joined the legislature since 2018, emerged unopposed as there was no other nomination for the position of the speaker.

The 10th Assembly is made up of 28 Peoples Democratic Party members and four All Progressives Congress members.

Also, Abiodun Fadeyi from the Ona-Ara state constituency emerged unopposed as the deputy speaker of the state Assembly.

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Sanwo-Olu Opens Lagos State Commercial Court

“The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

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4 hours ago

April 16, 2025

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared open the newly constructed commercial court of the high court of Lagos at Tapa, in Lagos Island.

The Governor described the new court as a game changer with cutting edged technology where economic barriers and business disputes would be addressed for economic growth believing the court would bring a new era in speedy dispensation of justice within months.

“This development is expected to enhance the state’s judicial system, particularly in commercial dispute resolution.

The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro SAN, said the State Government would continue to use the judiciary as a tool of economic growth in Lagos through the rule of law.

Pedro said the Lagos state revenue court would entertain matters on recovery of tax, levies, land use charges and prosecution of tax related issues.

Chief judge of Lagos, Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, said the edifice would be used for the administration of justice.

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BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebration

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14 hours ago

April 15, 2025

Charles Flames

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.

He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.

In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.

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