The Lagosian

07/03/2025

DOYIN OKUPE PASSES ON AT 72

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has died.



He passed away at the age of 72.



According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise.



His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his loved ones and supporters.



According to SaharaReporters his death was linked to cancer, marking the end of a long struggle with the illness.



SaharaReporters reported that in October 2023 that Okupe was hospitalised with prostate cancer and was flown to Israel for treatment.



However, it was learnt that his condition did not improve as he and his family expected.



Okupe was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 16 years ago and later developed sarcoma in his right shoulder

06/03/2025

SANWO-OLU TO OPEN DEMURIN ROAD, TWO OTHERS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to hand over yet another set of projects to Lagosians, on Thursday, with the commissioning of Demurin Road in Kosofe Local Government Area. Also to be commissioned are two other roads, Agidi and Church Street - in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area.

“It is all about boosting connectivity and making life more comfortable for our people,” the Governor said about the projects. The roads will serve as alternative links to the 3rd Axial Road with Ikorodu Road.

Demurin-Agidi Road, a major arterial that connects Ketu, a densely populated area with huge markets and estates, to other parts of the Local Government, is an important bypass to Ikorodu Road from the Third Axial Road at Alapere Housing Estate. It connects the recently commissioned Ramond Estates and Sterling Heights Estate in Ajelogo. Demurin-Agidi Road, aside from serving as an essential alternative bypass for facilitating the movement of people and goods to the popular Mile 12 International Commodities Market and the Owode Onirin Auto Parts Market on Ikorodu Road, also serves as a link to several other adjoining communities in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA.

Given the volume of traffic emanating from its consideration as an important bypass, Demurin-Agidi Road deteriorated from increased and inadequate hydraulic structures which negatively impacts travel time. The deterioration also led to drivers and commuters facing hardship on the road.

Given the strategic economic importance of these roads, the administration of Mr. Sanwo-Olu and the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat approved the total rehabilitation and upgrade of the roads to a standard that will stand the test of time.

06/03/2025

BREAKING: Senate Suspends Senator Natasha For 6 Months After Accusing Akpabio Of Sexual Harassment

06/03/2025

JUST IN: SENATE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS SIX-MONTH SUSPENSION FOR NATASHA

THE Senate is considering the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months.

This follows investigations from the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which cited her for total violation of Senate rules.

According to the committee’s recommendation read by its Chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, her suspension will take effect from March 6, 2025.

It also recommended that her office will be locked, and she will be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises during the suspension period, her salaries and those of her legislative aides will be withdrawn.

She will be prohibited from representing Nigeria in any official capacity as a senator of the Federal Republic during the suspension. The Kogi Central lawmaker may also submit a written apology for the Senate to review her suspension, according to recommendations by the committee.

The Senate is expected to vote on the recommendation, which, if upheld would effectively strip Senator Natasha of all legislative privileges for the duration of her suspension.

This is coming as Senator Natasha has once again brought before the Senate a petition alleging sexual harassment from Akpabio. But this time, it was signed by her constituents.

During the plenary on Thursday, Senator Natasha was asked whether the matter was already before any court of law. But she said it was not.

Following protocol, the lawmaker was directed to formally submit the petition, after which it was referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for investigation.

The committee has been given four weeks to conduct its probe and report to the Senate.

This marks the second time the Kogi Central lawmaker has raised the allegation in the chamber.

04/03/2025

INEC Yet To Announce Resumption Date for Registration of Voters

The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn to a misleading report making the rounds, that we will resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and replacement of lost Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) on 27th May 2025.

The report is untrue. The Commission has not announced any resumption date for the CVR.

We appeal to the public to disregard the false narrative.

Rotimi Oyekanmi
Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission.
Tuesday 4th March 2025.

04/03/2025

Dangote Group has officially released the petrol prices for Ardova Plc, MRS, Heyden and Optima energy. The 4 oil marketers are partners of Dangote Refinery, through which its petrol is sold to Nigerians.

MRS sells in Lagos – N860, South-West – N870, North – N880, South-south – N890.

The 3 others sell in Lagos – N865, South-West – N875, North – N885, South-south – N895.

13/01/2025

JUST IN: MUDASHIRU OBASA IMPEACHED AS LAGOS ASSEMBLY SPEAKER

Lagos State House of Assembly's Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has been Impeached. Obasa, was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office.

About 90% of the lawmakers were in support of his impeachment that took place today January 13.

His deputy, Hon. Mojisola Meranda has been sworn in as the new Speaker.

19/12/2024