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Nigerian government has been asked to increase the tax on tobacco to meet the Article 14 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) which pegged it at 75 percent. Addressing a press conference to mark the World No Tobacco Day, the Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Ibrahim Musa lamented that the present tax of 20 percent on tobacco is too low to increase the price of cigarette and make it expensive for people to buy. He said the federal government should copy the tax regime on tobacco in Europe which is as much as 70 percent to stop many Nigerians from purchasing the “poisonous” substance. He said Nigeria needs to fully subscribe to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCT) cost effective measures for effective tobacco control known as MPOWER that include measures such as monitoring, protecting, offering, warning, enforcing bans and raising taxes on tobacco. He said while Nigeria has put in place mechanisms

  A new group, the Yoruba Global Council (YGC), has been formed to join the lingering agitation for equality and fairplay in the distribution of Nigeria’s wealth and the restoration of the cultural and economic values of the Yoruba race of the South West Nigeria.   The YGC was formed, kicking off with representatives in about fifty countries, cutting across continents and in Nigeria, with the aim to act as the bridge between the race and its redemption to self-consciousness and economic well-being through painstaking activities geared towards self-rediscovery and the enforcement of needed cohesion and sanitization.   In a statement issued by the group and signed by its Spokesman, Lere Amusan, a Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Studies and International Relations, North West University in South Africa, YGC stated that it is coming as a child of necessity to rejuvenate the Yoruba race to the track of laudable past of rich culture, robust economy and decency   “The Yorub

Anxiety and uncertainty seem to have gripped the ruling party in Lagos State , as several of its members who participated in the just concluded primary election to select it's candidate for the July 24 local government election , as several are banking on their connections to those in power , while others who came victorious on Saturday are working round the clock to ensure their names are not substituted for any other person..  A visit to the Acme road Secretariat of the party reveals there were several security personnel keeping watch over the building  as well as screening of visitors .   A source at the party Secretariat informed that members of the Executive committee as well as the planning committee are working round the clock to ensure the results of the elections are announced to calm frayed  nerves and ensure early preparation towards the main election in July.  He equally disclosed that some officers of the party and members of Governor's Advisory Council (GAC) have

Leading aspirant to the exalted seat of Oshodi Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Adeola  Al moroof Oloyede has commended all the leaders and members of the All progressives  Congress ( APC) in the local council for their peaceful and orderly conduct during the primary election to elect the candidate of the party in the forthcoming local government election in the state. Otunba Oloyede also thanked immensely the electoral umpires who were deployed by the state chapter of the party. He described them as "professional and highly dedicated  members" who conducted the primary election in all the wards of the local government transparently and fairly.  The business man equally appreciated and appealed to his co-contestants to see the primary as the true reflection of the party members and that the outcome should be embraced by all in the interest of the party.  The aspirant, while speaking with his supporters on Sunday in his campaign office in Oshodi on the election, promised

  The Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has ordered for a stop and search of all commercial despatch riders in Abuja. The new order followed the rising of distribution of drugs via despatch riders in the nation’s capital. A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi said the directive was given to the FCT Command of the Agency to immediately embark on stop and search of commercial despatch riders across the nation’s capital city to curb the online drug trafficking trend in the FCT.  Babafemi said the NDLEA boss, meanwhile commended the Commander of the FCT Command, Mohammed Sokoto, and his officers and men for the recent successes and for sustaining the offensive against the latest trend in illicit drug trafficking in the nation’s seat of power.  He said the  NDLEA boss also commended officers and men of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations (DOGI)for their vigilance and commitment to work. On recent seizures and ar

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried that violence is now perpetrated against one in four Nigerian children. The UN organisation also lamented that since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, one  in three Nigerian girls are sexually abused. A statement on Thursday by UNICEF’s Country Director, Peter Hawkins, said: “Violence is perpetrated against one in four Nigerian children - and one in three Nigerian girls are sexually abused. This has only increased during the pandemic.” He lamented that it has been a challenging year for everyone with the COVID-19 pandemic – not least of all, Nigeria’s children, commending efforts at all levels of Nigerian government and society to protect education, health, and protection services in response to the impact of the pandemic on children.   He said: “As we rightfully celebrate Nigerian children today, let us also remember that the COVID-19 crisis has been a child rights crisis – in Nigeria and around the world.   “Poverty is rising, ineq

The efficiency of the Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) has been liken to that of Late Prof. Dora Akunyili when she was that the helm at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This comparison was made by the Chairman of the Narcotic Drugs Committee of the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Ottah Agbo while attesting to the progress made in the anti-drug crusade in the country. Agbo, who is the member representing Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency and the Spokesman of the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, praised Marwa for sanitizing the health sector by intercepting large quantities of narcotic drugs and substandard drugs across the country. The lawmaker, who stated this while interacting with journalists in his office recently, said the NDLEA boss has in less than six months of assuming office, succeeded in getting the agency back on track to performa

Dear Rauf,  Boss, there are people one meets in life, and you get to regret it. My meeting you has been a blessing and source of joy. Your mentorship is special and different from the usual.  My being your mentee is a privilege,  I'm not taking it for granted. Sir, thinking of you on your birthday!I hope you have a great day and wish you all the best for the coming year.  It could have been an opportunity lost if I am not in this generation that witness Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola Era. Sir, though, I was not opportuned to see Pa Awolowo in action but  blessed to see Rauf revolution and it's a thing of joy. As you add a year today, I pray God bless you with many more years, so that you can continue to serve humanity. Happy birthday the great symbol. Igba odun, odun kan, oko Alhaija  Serifat... Gani' Quadri

In fulfilment of the pledge made during the Y2021 May Day Celebrations of workers, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday presented official vehicles to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairmen to assist them in running the unions. Representing the Governor at the presentation, the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle stated that the gesture showed the high premium the present administration placed on labour matters and staff welfare. Ponnle said a productive workforce remained the backbone of a prosperous society, pointing out that Lagos workers are important stakeholders in the growth of the State’s economy, hence the Government had initiated welfare programmes specifically targeted at improving workers’ welfare and helping them to stabilise their livelihoods following the economic disruption occasioned by spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the State.  “We have consistently ensured that pensioners get their pensio

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Friday night said he was hit by a rude shock upon receiving the story of an air crash that killed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers. According to a statement by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, Ooni Ogunwusi described the departed military officers as change makers who in their individual capacities contributed to the repositioning of the fight against insecurity in the country towards victory. "It is really a bitter pill to swallow, particularly as they were caught by the cold hand of death while rendering patriotic services to their beloved country. "On behalf of the entire House of Oduduwa worldwide, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, the military, and Nigerians in general over the departure of these heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and security in Nigeria." &

• Describes him as an excellent partner in the fight against insecurity  The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has condoled with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the Nigerian Armed Forces, families and friends of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, other military officers and crew, who died in an unfortunate air-mishap while on national assignment on Friday. The IGP is saddened by the fact that the late COAS died while on a patriotic mission to advance the course of peace and save the lives of others.  In his tribute to the late COAS, the IGP described him as “an exceptional military strategist, a friend of inestimable value, and an excellent partner in the ongoing fight against insurgency and other security challenges in the country”.  The IGP noted that the late COAS represented “the best in the military tradition of courage, forthrightness, discipline,

The Lagos State Government has announced the night closure of Iju level crossing for repairs from 8:00pm on Sunday 23rd of May, to 6:00am of Monday, 24th May, 2021. In a statement released by the Ministry of Transportation, the Commissioner, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde explained that the closure was necessary to repair the damaged rail track caused by an accident involving an articulated vehicle. He stressed that repairs had to be made urgently to prevent accidents of the train running on the track, assuring that alternative routes have been made available during the temporary closure. Motorists from Abule-Egba can access Iju through Jonathan Coker, Charity to Olayiwola through Puposola to Toyin Level Crossing using Giwa, Oke-Aro.  Charity to Abattoir to Okekototo Pen Cinema Flyover is another option. While motorists From Iju Road, Jonathan Coker going to Abule-Egba can navigate their desired destinations through Ogba College Road to Jonathan Coker, to Abule-Egba, as well as Iju-Ishaga to T

A leading Chairmanship aspirant,Otunba Olukayode AkinTomo from Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA under the umbrella of the All progressives congress has call on the party leadership in the council area and Alimosho federal constituency at large to allow a level playing ground for all the aspirants. in his statement, AkinTomo said "Nobody would feign ignorance to the fact that, the forthcoming primaries birthed a tension but nonetheless, every lover of democracy with the love of the good people of Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, should play according to the rules of the game, which is peace and sportsmanship." "Kayode Akintomo Campaign Organization therefore call on the Party Chairman, other officials of the party and various stakeholders to do the needful by permitting a level playing ground for all the aspirants; we demand the followings: i.The Executive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, who is also an aspirant should not be favoured with party machineries. ii. That, all aspirants be allowed equ

Leading chairmanship aspirant for the exalted seat of Chairman of Oshodi Isolo Local Government ,Otunba Kehinde Adeola Almaroof Oloyede on Friday joined dignitaries across the state to celebrate the formal installation of the Iyaloja General of Oshodi Alhaja Sikirat Ejide Adeyanju.   The business mogul turned politician expressed his joy that the process that led to the emergence of the new iyaloja was a peaceful one and embraced by all the marketers.   Speaking with journalists, Otunba Oloyede stated that market men and women play significant roles in the development of their communities and that any government be it at the state or local level that fails to accord them their rightful place will fail.  He commended the Iyaloja General of Lagos, Chief Mrs Folashade Tinubu Ojo for the choice of the new Iyaloja General in Oshodi, stressing that when elected as the council boss, his assuring them of adequate safety of lives and property and he will work in harmony with the market leaders

The Lagos State judicial panel on restitution for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters sitting in Lagos today Friday 21st May, 2021 was showered with encomiums by a petitioner, the respondent and other parties for ordering an out of court settlement in a petition before it and is pending before a federal high court but which the petitioner had promised to discontinue by withdrawing the suit whenever the courts resume from it's JUSUN strike and seek justice from the judicial panel. In the case of prince Adewale Adewuyi vs the Nigeria police force, the petitioner counsel Mr. Debo Adeleke profusely thanked the Lagos State judicial panel for ordering the parties to settle the matter out of court which is being complied with by all parties as he said he wished the government can be gracious to make the panel a permanent body for the resolution of conflicts which should not be burdened the courts with. Recall that prince Adewale Adewuyi who was brought to the Lagos State judi

The Lagos State judicial panel on restitution for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters sitting in Lagos today Friday 21st May, 2021 was showered with encomiums by a petitioner, the respondent and other parties for ordering an out of court settlement in a petition before it and is pending before a federal high court but which the petitioner had promised to discontinue by withdrawing the suit whenever the courts resume from it's JUSUN strike and seek justice from the judicial panel. In the case of prince Adewale Adewuyi vs the Nigeria police force, the petitioner counsel Mr. Debo Adeleke profusely thanked the Lagos State judicial panel for ordering the parties to settle the matter out of court which is being complied with by all parties as he said he wished the government can be gracious to make the panel a permanent body for the resolution of conflicts which should not be burdened the courts with. Recall that prince Adewale Adewuyi who was brought to the Lagos State judi

...Assures Residents of Continued Quality Representation. The councilor representing Ward E1(Shogunle) at the Legislative arm of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Hon.F EMI Wasiu Mastapha has sought re-election for a second term. This was made known at the ward meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Shogunle on Friday when the lawmaker and other aspirants jostling for the seat of councillorship  made their intentions  known to the executive members of the party. Hon.F emi Mustapha during the declaration appreciated the leaders, elders and party members for their always unflinching  support while seeking office in 2017 and  throughout his first tenure of  representation which recorded an unprecedented impact in the annal of representation in the  ward. At the declaration of  intention, the grassroots lawmaker gave a brief account of his stewardship of representation in  meeting the yearnings and aspirations of the people at the ward level. He said that despite the challenges witnessed

Isolo Youth Coalition has lambasted the fuji czar,  king Wasiu Ayinde Marshall over his unnecessary interference in the Isolo politics of All Progressive Congress.  The fuji music star is specifically accused of infiltrating the party elders to impose his stage manager Bayo Olasoju as consencus Chairman of the LCDA. In a statement signed by the youth leader, Hakeem Adebayo,  the fuji star was quoted to have said that he was trying to compensate the manager  for his loyalty to the Ultimate Band with the position. While the youths are calling for a transparent primary, they equally frown at the candidate of K1 who is described as a drop out only fit to be a stage manager. The statement emphasised that all the other two aspirants are of Tinubu political empire  and loyal APC members.  Olasoju was accused of incompetence as vice chairman who is more concerned about his social celebrity status instead of the welfare of the local council people. The statement reads " during one of the c

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the rehabilitation of the Fire Service headquarters and 13 other stations in the State, as part of efforts towards improving the working conditions of officers and ensuring effective service delivery, through appropriate infrastructure and adoption of modern firefighting techniques. Speaking today at a meeting with Heads of Fire Stations and contractors, the General Manager, Lagos State Infrastructure and Assets Management Agency, LASIAMA, Ms. Adenike Adekanbi, stated that the rehabilitation of Fire Stations is a critical step towards strengthening the Lagos State Fire Service, pointing out that the Governor endorsed the renovation project for completion within four months. She said, “If the objective of ensuring safety of lives and property in urban and rural areas is to be achieved, a complete overhaul of Fire Service Stations is necessary to boost morale of officers”. According to her, the meeting was convened to buttress th

...10 ARRAIGNED FOR ASSAULT ON LASTMA OFFICERS The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) has reiterated the commitment of the State Government to prosecute any form of assault on government  officials to the full extent of the law. He said this, in view of recent cases of attack on LASTMA and Taskforce officials in the State, where he stated Ten persons have so far been arraigned before the Courts for assaulting LASTMA  officials on lawful duty He also mentioned that the Mobile Courts in the state within a year, arrested, arraigned and convicted 62,477 traffic offenders. Onigbanjo made this revelation on Wednesday while giving an account of his stewardship from April 2020 to April 2021 at the 2021 Ministerial Press Briefing of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice. He noted that during the period under review,  62,477 persons had faced the law over various traffic offences such as the use of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane, street trading,

All Passport Issuing Centres in Nigeria have been directed to clear existing backlog of applications on or before 31st May, 2021.   A press statement from the Public Affairs Department of the Nigeria Immigration Service on Tuesday, 18 May, 2021 confirmed this directive.  According to the statement, "requests for fresh and/or re-issue shall not be entertained with effect from 18th May 2021-31st May 2021 in all centres except for locations in the Missions abroad.  "Notifications for collection of produced Passports are already going out to applicants who indicated functional phone numbers in their applications".   The statement stated further that, "a new Passport application and processing regime shall commence by 1st June 2021. "Critical features of the reform shall include the following: (1) Applicants shall visit http://immigration.gov.ng to apply, pay&upload all the required documents for Passports; (2) Book interview/appointment after a successful onlin

The Lagos State Government has secured a $629 million loan to fund the Lekki Deep Sea Port Enterprise Limited’s project. This was disclosed on Monday by the state's Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. Lola Akande at the ongoing 2021 ministerial press briefing to commemorate the second anniversary of the administration of Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, held at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. The loan, according to Akande, was secured from China Development Bank (CBD), to facilitate the construction and development of the project and its early targeted operation in 2022. She said: “Current completion percentage as at February 2021 stood at 47 per cent. Trial operations of the port is slated for third quarter of 2022 while commercial operations is slated for first quarter of year 2023.” Akande explained that the project has provided job opportunities to 611 local. She said that the Lekki deep seaport is being built over 90 hectares of land at the c

 The largest constituency in lagos state is witnessing a political revolts by some  members of the party.  It will be recalled in 2017 after the much drama and power play that characterised the last local government in Alimosho,  the party and  Tinubu's country has sized to be what it  used to be.  The aftermath of the election gave birth to a group code named "I no go gree" (The veterans). The crisis which many believed has died a natural death but reared its ugly head towards the tale of 2020 when another group (Alimosho liberation movement)  broke away from the establishment as championed by Abiodun Ejigbadero and Idris Balogun, the merger of these groups was sealed up today in preparation for the forthcoming local government elections.  How events will pan out still remains a guest to everyone as the party primaries is set to come up on the 29th of may 2021.

As we celebrate this years' Eld-Fitri, a leading chairmanship aspirant of Oshodi Isolo Local Government has felicitates with the muslim faithfuls around the world and particularly Oshodi Isolo environs. Kendoo implores them to constantly imbibed the tenets of the holy prophet and continue in sobering and good deeds they engaged during the Ramadan fasting. He also urges them to pray for the country that Allah should curb the spate of insecurity and grants our leaders the needed wisdom to properly navigate the ship of the country to the desired destination. Lastly, he charges the good people of Oshodi to remain steadfast in their support and resolute to elect a purposeful and charismatic leader in the forthcoming local government elections.

The Executive Chairman of   Oshodi-Isolo Local Government,Hon. Idris Bolaji Muse Ariyoh  has advised Muslims to sustain the spiritual rebirth gained during the month of Ramadan, urging  them to maintain peace within their community and the entire nation. In a statement he personally  signed to commemorate Edl fitr celebration by Islamic faithful read thus : "As we celebrate the end of month Ramadan,  I implore us to continue to sustain the spiritual upliftment gained during the fasting period and intensify our good deeds to our creator and humanity for the life hereafter. We should be a catalyst for peace and stay away from any act that can lead to the breakdown of law and order in our various communities especially at this period of election process to transition  at the grassroots in our state. Continuing"My dear people of Oshodi-Isolo local government, we shall continue to ensure adequate security of  lives and property of our people, security of our community is our joint

It was an atmosphere of fun and happiness as the incoming Local Government Chairman: Otunba Kehinde Oloyede Almoroof (Kendoo) and his team distributed the 2nd batch of the Ramadan package to Oshodi residents in preparation for the Eld-Fitri at Jalisco stadium, Oshodi. This time around, it was a massive, marmout and overwhelming crowd beyond usual. During the program, the 7 councilorship aspirants of each ward were also unveiled and the symbol of the party was handed over to them by the leaders present. Notable leaders and elders of the party that attended the august occasion, both from the Justice and Mandate camps, were too much to mention. It was an event like never before because the crowd was massive and the level of maturity, love, support and orderliness shown by the people was top-notched. Otunba Kehinde Oloyede Almoroof (Kendoo) appreciated the people for their time and equally used the opportunity to roll out his lofty plans and manifestoes to the good people of Oshodi upon re

Barring any last minute change, LASIEC has confirmed that 12 personalities have obtained the chairmanship forms and will be slugging it out in the forthcoming local government primaries of Oshodi Isolo Local Government. Out of the 250 aspirants that purchased the chairmanship forms in Lagos State, 12 are for Oshodi-Isolo Local Government. After purchasing the form, they will move to the next stage of screening before the actual primaries. Below are the names in order of their purchases: 1. Oloyede Almarouf 2. Atewogboye Adebanji 3. Oso Oludaisi Timothy 4. Ogundimu Abiodun 5. Adesanya Yusuf  6. Badmus Olajide 7. Usman Rilwan Adegboyega 8. Idowu Muritala Williams 9. Bayode Ajibade Bolaji 10. Adeola Dauda Olujobi 11. Salako Oluwakayode 12. Dele Ogundipe.

 President General of the League of Imam and Alfas in the Southwest, Edo and Delta State, Alhaji Sheik Kewulere Bello, has described the Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as hope for Nigeria at this time of global insecurity and economic stagnation. The Islamic leader disclosed this while receiving the National Chairman of the South West Agenda for 2023 (SWAGA), Senator Dayo Adeyeye and his team, in Ado Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State, towards the sundown of Muslim Ramadan, slated to end Tuesday. According to Alhaji Sheik Bello, Nigeria, just like the rest of the world, is currently passing through a harrowing economic and security situation that only a political colossus like Asiwaju Tinubu could fix, based on his tested excellent records of performance, as a technocrat and politician. The Islamic leader who was joined by a huge gathering of visibly elated Muslim family to receive some gift items for the Eid-El-Fitri from the SWAGA boss,

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th May, 2021 as Public Holidays to mark this year's Eidul-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government today, Monday, 10 May, 2021 in Abuja, congratulated the Muslim faithful on this occasion and called on all Nigerians, at home and abroad to use the period of this year's Eidul-Fitr celebration to pray for peace, stability and economic transformation in the land. Aregbesola who believes that development cannot thrive in a rancorous atmosphere, urged all Nigerians to be law-abiding and embrace the spirit of love, self-discipline, kindness and tolerance, as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him). He also called on all security agencies in the country to be more courageous and patriotic to surmount the ongoing battle against resurging insecurity and activities of criminal elements in Nigeria. He assured that the

Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) today served squatters at Iganmu Under Bridge (Whitesand) a 3 – day Removal Notice of all illegal structures, trucks and vehicles in the area.    The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye, advised the owners of the illegal structures, abandoned trucks and shanties to immediately remove them as well as vacate the area within the stipulated date given to them by the State Government.   CSP Jejeloye while appealing to traders, mechanics, and other squatters living under the bridge in clusters noted that Government would enforce the 3-day removal notice on Thursday, 13 May 2021.   He disclosed that the 'Removal Notice' became necessary in view of the rising incidences of traffic robberies around the area and environmental nuisance caused by the squatters in the area.   The Chairman noted that Government is worried by the squalid environment and that it is serving as hideouts for criminals, who daily dispossess roa

  There seems to be a crisis looming between the    newly crowned Oba of Egbeda, His Royal Majesty Oba Hammed Orelope Laka and some Chiefs installed by the late Oba of Egbeda kingdom.         Report reaching us has it that the new Oba have decided to remove the current Youth leader ,(Olori Odo) Chief Ogunji who was installed by the late Oba Samson Balogun, interestingly the current Oba is the senior brother to  the wife of Ogunji but  the current Oba  due to   Irreconcilable differences  have decided to look the other way without consulting any one regarding his decision  before initiating  the process to install a new Olori Odo (youth leader) which may lead to crisis. When our correspondent called Chief Ogunji on phone he said " the Oba should make peace by recognising the chiefs of the late Oba of Egbeda which brought peace and order during his reign rather than engaging in decisions that will create rancour among his subjects."  "But myself like every other person is

In a bid to bring Federal Marriage Registry closer to the grassroots, the Federal Government has announced the establishment of additional 20 new Federal Marriage Registries across the country, adding that efforts were ongoing to have Federal Marriage Registries in all the state capitals of the Federation. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola disclosed this at a National Stakeholders' Conference on the Administration and Conduct of Statutory Marriage in Nigeria, on Friday,  7 May, 2021 in Abuja.  The Minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, stated that the Conference was necessitated by need for the Ministry to inform stakeholders and enlighten the general public about some new guidelines and important aspects about the administration and conduct of Statutory Marriage in the country, as well as the amended Legal Notices in the Marriage Act.  Accoding to him, the amended Legal Notices have changed the dynamics of the ad