SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH.

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 SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH. The Senate today suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill and all other legislative business at its emergency plenary session to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives, whose death cast a sombre mood over the National Assembly. The upper chamber had reconvened from recess amid expectations that lawmakers would accelerate action on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across the federation, a measure widely seen as a major step in the ongoing effort to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. However, proceedings were cut short after Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the death of Tongo, who represented the Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives. Hon. Tongo passed away at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on June 12, 2026, following a brief illness. His death triggered a...

COMMISSIONER EMBARKS ON FAMILIARISATION TOUR OF LAGOS FIRE STATIONS.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE



COMMISSIONER EMBARKS ON FAMILIARISATION TOUR OF LAGOS FIRE STATIONS



The Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Honourable Gbenga Oyerinde has embarked on a familiarization tour to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), starting from the Headquarters of LSFRS in Alausa Ikeja.


Speaking during that tour on Thursday, the Commissioner conveyed the heartfelt appreciation of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to all the men and women of the Fire and Rescue Service for their unwavering commitment  to ensuring the safety of lives and the protection of properties in Lagos State.


He thanked the Director of LSFRS, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye and her team of dedicated  Professionals for their efforts, stating that the purpose of the tour was to allow him to gain valuable insights into the operations of the agency.


In his words, “This visit underscores the Lagos State Government's commitment to its emergency response and safety infrastructure. It serves as a testament to the government's pledge to continuously support and strengthen agencies like LSFRS, which play a crucial role in public order and safety of the Sanwo-Olu Administration's THEMES Plus Agenda”. 


The Commissioner was accompanied on the familiarisation tour by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Sesan  Ogundeko and other Directors.

More photos below. 






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