Lagos govt justifies vehicles auction, says review underway

 

The Lagos State Government has justified the recent auction of 130 vehicles seized by the Ministry of Justice and the State Taskforce for different traffic violations.

Moyosore Onigbanjo, the state's Attorney-General/Justice Commissioner, revealed this on Tuesday during a Channels TV programme, adding that the law will be examined.

He stated, "Deterrence is the essence of the law. 

Some people argue that the punishment is inappropriate, but their opinions depend on their perspectives. 

The government does not intend to punish its citizens, but law and order must be maintained. 

While some may grumble when these regulations are implemented, the vast majority of Nigerians comply with all laws when they travel overseas.

"Do not attempt to stir up feelings after you have put your livelihood at risk by breaking the law. 

If you see the Lady of Justice, she is blindfolded and does not look at your emotions; similarly, the law does not consider your feelings. 

Why jeopardise your only source of income if you know it is the only thing you have to support yourself? 

Why take the chance by breaking the law?

"Driving against traffic had become such a hazard and a threat to society that drastic action was required, and the legislators at the time enacted these penalties. 

There is a procedure for amending the law, allowing anyone to approach their legislators in the state House of Assembly with the argument, "This is harsh, and you should modify the law." 

This could initiate the process, but there is already a process in place to examine the statute."

MC Oluomo denies directing sticker sales in parks for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (a.k.a. MC Oluomo), Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages, has denied directing the sale of stickers depicting All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babade Sanwo-Olu to commercial bus operators and tricycle drivers.

He stated that anyone discovered with the stickers should be arrested. He described the conduct as another attempt to smear his reputation and diminish Tinubu and Sanwo-popularity. Olu's

Akinsanya stated, "Normally, I would have dismissed the film knowing that it was the product of naysayers, but given the election season, I am also aware of their malevolent objectives and the cheap political goal they intend to achieve with it.

"I am obligated, however, for the sake of accuracy to correct the record. I knew nothing about the aforementioned sticker, nor did I authorise its sale. I visited the scene of the incident in order to conduct a comprehensive investigation, but I was unable to locate the individual.

"We oppose anything that would impede the free flow of business or cause hardship for our people.

A video clip is currently circulating online that depicts a dispute between two individuals over a sticker.

Meghan Markle Honours Queen Elizabeth II at Funeral wilth Elegance

 

Duchess Meghan's outfit at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral had a subtle tribute to the late royal matriarch.

Today, the Duchess of Sussex appeared at Westminster Abbey to attend the funeral of the queen, who died at 96 years old on September 8. For the sombre occasion, she wore a black cape dress with matching stockings, pointed-toe pumps, a wide-brim hat, and black gloves..

Meghan had previously worn a blue version of the dress, designed by Stella McCartney, to a televised concert at the Royal Albert Hall in honor of the Queen's 92nd birthday.

Sex Party: CLO hails Soludo for shutting down hotel

                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                CLO says it is quite happy that Soludo has put an end to the hotel's business of hosting sex parties.

In response to a video that went viral showing a sex party that was held in the hotel, the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO) has heaped praise on the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, for his prompt action in shutting down Winters Garden Hotel. This action was taken in response to the video. The Civil Liberties Organization was successful in obtaining a copy of the film.

This data was made available to the media on Saturday in Onitsha, and it is included in a statement that was signed by Vincent Ezekwueme, who is the Chairman of the CLO in the state.

Mr. Soludo was singled out for commendation by the Chief Legal Officer for the state for his unceasing efforts to instil moral rectitude in both his administration and the state as a whole.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr. Soludo closed down Winters Garden Hotels and Suites in Awka as a direct result of a video that went viral depicting a sex party that was believed to have been held in the hotel facility. It was stated that the video had become extremely popular on the internet.

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) voiced their utter disdain at the fact that the incident took place on university premises, where courses have been cancelled owing to a strike that has been going on for the past six months.

"It is necessary to get to the bottom of the situation and identify the people who promoted and organised the event. Many Nigerians are curious about who organised this event and what the motivation was behind it. "It is necessary to get to the bottom of the situation and identify the people who promoted and organised the event.

In his recounting of the occurrence, Mr Ezekwueme referred to it as a "painful jolt," which he found to be an apt description.

Unfinished 7-story building in Lagos collapses, trapping 6

In the early hours of Sunday, at least six people are still trapped in the rubble of a collapsed, unfinished seven-story building at Oba Idowu Oniru Street, next to Avi Maria Hospital, in Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to reports, the under-construction structure collapsed on Sunday night, necessitating the use of a heavy-duty excavator to free the trapped victims.

Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the permanent secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), stated that when he arrived at the scene of the accident, a 7-story structure that was still under construction had collapsed.

The Agency's heavy-duty excavator will be needed to free the victims who are trapped. The Lagos State Response plan has been put into effect. Continuation of the operation. Rescue efforts to free the trapped individuals were still going on as of publication time (7:30 am).

No one was hurt, however six people are reportedly trapped under the wreckage of the fallen building.

Sanwo-Olu committs to establishing norms for the practice of traditional, alternative medicine in Lagos...

As the government launches the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) code of conduct for practitioners, the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration's recommitment to the standardisation of the traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine practice in Lagos. 

This comes at the same time that the government is launching the LSTMB code of conduct. This information was presented during the celebration of African Traditional Medicine Day in the year 2022, which took place on Thursday, September 1 at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja. The event had the theme, "Two Decades of African Traditional Medicine Day: Process Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa."

According to the governor, more than eighty per cent of Lagosians use some type of traditional or alternative medicine to maintain their health. As a result, it is necessary for the government to gain an understanding of what it is that the practitioners are doing for their patients' treatments.

Sanwo-Olu, who was not present but was represented by Akin Abayomi, the commissioner for health in the state of Lagos, stated that the primary task of the government is to ensure standardisation across every sector of the healthcare value chain in Lagos. Abayomi made this statement. He added that as of right now, Lagos has 10,000 registered practitioners of traditional medicine in addition to the 5,000 registered practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

According to him, practitioners of TCAM are an integral component of the communities that they serve. As a result, it is vital for the government to create a way for all stakeholders to practise together homogenously in the interest of producing better results for the inhabitants.

SANWO-OLU FLOATS AUTONOMOUS FINANCING CHANNEL FOR LAGOS’ TERTIARY SCHOOLS, SETS UP DEDICATED TRUST FUND

 

•Governor receives 322-page LASU Visitation Panel report

 

An autonomous funding mechanism that will keep all three Lagos State’s tertiary institutions on the path to sustainability has just been initiated by the State Government. 

 

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced that the Government will be setting up Lagos State Tertiary Education Trust Fund, in a move that will creatively revolutionise the model for the funding of tertiary education in the country.

 

Sanwo-Olu made the announcement when he received members of the Visitation Panel to the Lagos State University (LASU) led by the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Abdulrahman Bello, at the State House, Marina.

 

The panel, set up in November 2021, turned in a 322-page recommendations for the Governor’s implementation towards meeting the university’s contemporary needs in academic growth and physical development.

 

Sanwo-Olu said the need to create an independent funding channels for the State’s tertiary institutions became pertinent, given the nature of disputes characterising the national university system which had led to the perennial staff strikes and closure of campuses across the country.

 

Although none of the three tertiary institutions in Lagos is taking part in the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike, the Governor said the Fund would be a pragmatic strategy to meet the schools’ requirements.

 

The Governor directed the Attorney General, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, and the Special Adviser on Education, Hon. Tokunbo Wahab, to fashion out the statutory framework that will give legal approval to the Fund.

 

He said: “Now that we have three universities in Lagos, I believe there is a need for us to set up Lagos State Tertiary Education Trust Fund, which, in our view, will create a sustainable model and the funding that is required, both internally and externally, to strengthen academic research, learning and all that is necessary to keep these universities on track of their mission. 

 

“This is an idea whose time has come at the appropriate period many schools are under closure due to industrial disputes. I am issuing the responsibility to Attorney General and Special Adviser on Education to create the legal framework for the birth of the Trust Fund. This will be another legacy initiative our Government is bringing to sustain education in our State. This will create a financial model that will ensure sustainability of these schools.”

 

Sanwo-Olu said the Trust Fund would create an additional funding source to the three universities, aside the monthly subventions and intervention funds from federal education agencies, including Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

 

The Governor said the LASU Visitation Panel was set up to birth a new order of growth for the university ranked as the Second Best University in Nigeria by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, 2020.

 

After receiving the panel report, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government, in the next seven days, would constitute a committee that will dissect the recommendations. The committee, he said, is expected to come up with a White Paper that would ensure seamless implementation of the panel’s recommendations.

 

“It is delightful for me to know that the panel took on the responsibility graciously with all the commitment required. I thank the chairman and members for your dedication and efforts invested in this tough assignment. Today, you are turning in the report. I assure you that we will review and take all suggestions offered. Lagos will continue to be a beacon of hope for the country in education,” the Governor said.

 

Prof. Bello said the panel, in the course of its sittings, interacted with all stakeholders of the university on the 11 terms of reference given to the panel. 

 

The chairman said the panel received and considered 40 memoranda from ASUU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), which contained 58 separate issues, adding that members also visited the three campuses of the university.

 

Prof. Bello said: “LASU has to be assisted and supported to maintain this status. The fine details of what would need to be done have been catalogued under each term of reference. These include issues with academic and infrastructural needs, as well as other consideration for the Government, from funding, needs to amendments to the University Law to ensure good governance and peace.”

 

The panel, in its report, recommended the need to upgrade infrastructure in the Epe campus of LASU to meet the standards of the university.