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SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS DSS OFFICE IN ALIMOSHO

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APC leaders drum support for Tinubu presidency, Lagos Governor’s re-election
 
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In line with his administration’s commitment to the security of lives and property of Lagos residents as articulated in the Security and Governance pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. development agenda, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday commissioned and handed over a building to the Department of State Service (DSS) in Alimosho area of the State.

Speaking during the commissioning of the DSS building project in Alimosho, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the ultimate goal of his administration remains that Lagos State becomes one of the top places on the African continent to live, work and invest.

Governor Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, said one of the sincere assurances of the administration to the good people of Lagos is to work assiduously to create the right environment in which security and safety of lives and property are guaranteed.

He said the DSS building, which the Lagos State Government built to provide conducive office accommodation, is equipped with necessary furniture and facilities, which include Remand rooms, Kitchenettes, Registry, Conference Room and two and one-bedroom en-suite living quarters.

“This administration has been working closely with security agencies in the state in our firm resolve to raise the bar of governance which includes ensuring a well secured and safe environment for investment and other socio-economic activities to thrive. We strongly believe that investment in security must be prioritised because security and welfare of the people remain the primary duty of any government,” he said.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also urged the people of Alimosho and all Lagosians in general, especially the youth to shun crime, cooperate with security agencies and work together to achieve a common aim, because security is a collective responsibility.

Speaking earlier, the Lagos State Command Director of DSS who was represented by a Deputy Director (Administration), Adebisi Akinloye, commended the Lagos State Government for the commissioned building and assured that it would be adequately utilised and properly maintained.

She said the Lagos State Government has been of immense support to the Service in fulfilling its statutory mandate. She commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his exemplary leadership as the Chief Security Officer of Lagos State, noting that the Governor has left no stone unturned in ensuring peace and security in Lagos.

Akinloye, who also appreciated the Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde for his resolve to always promote the course of the Service being a product of the Service himself, said the Lagos State Government’s gesture to DSS would be reciprocated with hard work and dedication to preserving the relative peace and security of the State.

In his address, the Chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, Hon. Jelili Sulaimon, said the singular effort by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration to construct a building for DSS in the council is a clear testimony of a government that is ready to address the challenges of security.

Sulaimon said the victory of Governor Sanwo-Olu in the just concluded Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) primary is an indication of his acceptance by the leadership of the party and the good people of Lagos State and attestation of the Governor’s kind-heartedness, humility and hard work.

“With just three years, you have been able to touch every local government with monumental projects, one of which we have come to commission here today. The electorate in Alimosho Local Government and the five Local Council Development Areas home and abroad, with our full chest, say it loud and clear that your second term project has been adopted as our collective baby. Wherever you go, we also go with you,” he said.

Also speaking, Lagos State APC chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Alimosho I Constituency, Hon. Bisi Yusuf and traditional rulers, among other speakers, drummed support for the election of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s next president and the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2023 general elections.

They also charged all electorate, especially those of voting age, to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for them to participate actively in next year’s polls.

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Immigration Officers Seize Natasha’s Passport For A Moment at Abuja Airport

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A drama ensued at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday, July 24, 2025, as the officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) seized the international passport of suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The senator’s passport was seized at the Abuja airport while on her way to board a British Airways flight to London.

Eyewitnesses disclosed that the senator arrived at the international terminal of the airport with her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, only to be stopped by immigration officials who flagged her as a “national security risk.”

Natasha was said to have remained calm and composed throughout the ordeal, insisting that the officers have no legal authority to seize her passport.

“The court never authorised this. You have no right to hold my passport,” the lawmaker said.

Her husband was later seen making a series of urgent phone calls as the delay dragged on.

Minutes later, the senator’s passport was returned without any formal explanation, allowing her to swiftly proceed through immigration and board her flight.

 

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NLC Supports Senate On Local Content Enforcement

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The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has thrown his weight behind the Senate’s push for stricter enforcement of Local Content laws, describing ongoing violations as a national crisis that continues to rob Nigerian workers of their rights and opportunities.

During a courtesy visit by the Senate Committee on Local Content, led by its Chairman, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, Ajaero lamented that many companies continue to violate Local Content provisions with impunity, employing hundreds of expatriates while sidelining qualified Nigerians.

“We need a clear strategy to enhance monitoring because this problem has persisted for too long.

“I’m with you in this cause to save this country from this calamity. Some of these violators appear untouchable, even when taken to court. Who enforces the law?” Ajaero asked.

The labour leader expressed concern that, despite the existence of robust legislation such as the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGIC) Act, poor enforcement has allowed widespread abuse to continue, including salary discrimination and job displacement of Nigerians by foreign workers.

“While we complain about unemployment, expatriates earn double and Nigerian workers are treated as second-class citizens in their own country. This discrimination must stop,” he said.

Ajaero called for the creation of a centralised databank to document cases of violations and convictions, stressing that there must be public accountability. “We need to keep a record of how many convictions have been secured. That’s the only way to measure progress,” he said.

He also raised questions over the commitment of some government agencies, alleging that compromised enforcement officers were part of the problem. “When those meant to enforce the law become compromised, the entire system breaks down,” he stated.

Highlighting cases where refineries and large industrial projects are staffed predominantly by foreigners, the NLC president said various unions within the Congress will begin compiling and submitting detailed reports to assist the Senate Committee in its oversight duties.

“There’s a lot of good work being done under the Local Content policy in the oil and gas sector, but we are not there yet. We must go further to stop capital flight and empower our people,” he added.

The Senate committee therefore pledged to review all complaints and investigate reported violations, as part of its renewed push to enforce compliance and protect Nigerian jobs.

 

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Recess: Senate Adjourns To September 23, Tasks Committees On Pending Reports

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The Senate has adjourned plenary to September 23, 2025, marking the end of the current legislative year, with a directive to all committees to conclude work on pending reports ahead of resumption.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement on Thursday after a closed-door executive session that lasted over an hour.

He charged all standing and ad hoc committees to make effective use of the two-month break to finalise their assignments in order to ease legislative consideration and adoption upon resumption.

In his earlier remarks, Senator Akpabio also encouraged lawmakers to use the recess period to inspect road construction projects in their constituencies and across the country.

Meanwhile, senators are expected to travel to Jos, Plateau State on Friday to attend the burial of the wife of their colleague, Senator Diket Plang.

 

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