SEVENTH ASSEMBLY: Edo State holds Valedictory Session

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2 years ago

June 8, 2023

The ten man seventh Assembly in Edo State has held its valeditory session today.

The senth assembly has added to its credit fifty five bills of which court eight has been assented to by the state governor.

The twenty four member house was reduced to ten after the 2019 controversial inauguration that was held at night.

The house also adopted eighteen in resolutions arising from series of issues that requires urgent public importance.

The incoming eight assembly will be inaugurated on the sixteenth of June.

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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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2 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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13 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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