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...

LAGOS GOVERNOR APPOINTS TINUBU’S DAUGHTER AS CHAIRPERSON OF MARKET ADVISORY COUNCIL. (PHOTO).


 Lagos Governor Appoints Tinubu’s Daughter as Chairperson of Market Advisory Council


Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the Chairperson of the newly reconstituted Lagos State Market Advisory Council. The appointment was announced during the council’s inauguration ceremony on Tuesday in Lagos.


In his address, Governor Sanwo-Olu charged the council members to execute their duties with integrity, fairness, and a commitment to resolving disputes while fostering smooth interactions between traders and customers. He emphasized the state government’s priority to ensure safety, orderliness, and transparency in Lagos markets, which he described as vital to the state’s economy.


“Our markets are central to the economy of Lagos, and they must be managed with structure, accountability, and vision,” Sanwo-Olu stated. He commended the council members for their leadership qualities and dedication to community development, while noting that further improvements are needed in market operations.


In her acceptance speech, Tinubu-Ojo, who also serves as the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, expressed gratitude for the appointment and vowed to lead the council in fulfilling its mandate. She highlighted the council’s role in mediating disputes, enforcing hygiene and safety standards, and enhancing coordination among market leaders. Tinubu-Ojo also called for increased government support through improved logistics and infrastructure to ensure the council’s success.


The appointment has sparked discussions about the growing influence of the Tinubu family in Lagos politics, with Tinubu-Ojo’s new role seen as a strategic move to strengthen market governance in the state.

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