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Sanwo-Olu to host justice reform summit on May 27, 28
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is set to host a Justice Reform Summit on May 27 and 28 with the theme “Enhancing The Administration of Justice For Economic Growth, Investment Protection And Security in Lagos State.” This was announced by Mrs. Titilayo ShittaBey-Jeje, Solicitor General/Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice.
The summit will take place at the Marriott Hotel, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, with Governor Sanwo-Olu as the Chief Host. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of the Federation, will chair the event, and Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, will be the special guest of honor.
ShittaBey-Jeje emphasized Lagos State’s role as a pioneer in justice reform, highlighting its landmark achievements. However, she acknowledged the need to address new challenges, especially considering Lagos’s status as the economic hub of Nigeria.
The summit aims to explore various perspectives on the effective administration of justice for economic growth and investment protection, not only in Lagos but across Nigeria. ShittaBey-Jeje encouraged stakeholders and the public to contribute their views, observations, and recommendations for reform. Contributions can be sent via email to lagosjusticesummit2024@gmail.com, or through WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the handles @Lagosmoj.
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Tremor Rocks Abuja, no casualties
It classified the incident as “a light event of I to II magnitude on the Mercalli scale”, noting that it was too weak to cause structural damage.
An earth tremor shook parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), according to the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA).
The NGSA’s seismic monitoring station in Utako detected the tremor at exactly 11:23:27am on Tuesday.
The agency said that the earth movement originated from a depth of one kilometre and travelled four kilometres within five seconds.
NGSA classified the incident as “a light event of I to II magnitude on the Mercalli scale”, noting that it was too weak to cause structural damage.
“This is a characteristic feature of a surface earth tremor that poses no threat to lives and properties except for the discomfort of the shake and fear of possible destruction,” the agency said.
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Ex-finance minister Kemi Adeosun loses husband
The family said the Christian burial arrangements for Niyi will be announced in due course.
Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, husband of Kemi Adeosun, a former minister of finance, has passed on.
Adeniyi, fondly called Niyi, died on August 5 aged 62, in Lagos, according to a statement signed by C. A. Adeosun, for and on behalf of the family.
The family said Niyi is survived by his wife; children; and siblings, including Adewale Adeosun, founder of Kuramo Capital.
The family said the Christian burial arrangements for Niyi will be announced in due course.
Source: TheCable
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