Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on the 30th of September 2021 assented to the Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law [ACJL] of Lagos State, 2021. The ACJL was first passed in Lagos State in 2007 and amended in 2011 (more than ten (10) years ago) to ensure the Fundamental Rights of suspects and persons that […]
OPD Pays Coutersy Visit to Traffic Radio
The management of the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos traffic radio. Speaking during the visit, the Director, Office of the Public Defender, Dr. Babajide Martins said the visit was to explore area of cooperation and support the radio station can provide for the agency in the […]
Lagos Sensitizes Epe, Ibeju Communities On Landgrabbing, Property Protection Law
Lagos State Ministry of Justice on Wednesday, sensitized residents of Epe and Ibeju communities on the nefarious activities of Landgrabbers and the State Property Protection Law. The State Attorney – General and Commissioner for Justice who is also the Chairman Lagos State Special Taskforce on Landgrabbers, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN who spoke at a Stakeholders […]
Osibajo Meets With Southwest Attorneys -General
The Southwest Attorneys-General (SWAG) met on Tuesday, 21st September 2021 with the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Abuja to exchange views on several issues of national importance and discuss ongoing reforms in their various states. The Vice-President being a former Attorney General of Lagos State is considered by many to be the […]
LASG Tasks Residents On Peaceful Coexistence
…. As CMC commemorates International Day of Peace. The Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre (CMC) has called for peaceful and harmonious coexistence among citizens and residents of the State, stressing that peace is a veritable tool for achieving impactful progress and economic excellence, most especially in a post-pandemic global economy. Making this known on Tuesday, […]
Lagos Records Over 10,000 Cases Of Domestic , Sexual Violence In 3 Years’
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has handled 10,007 cases of Domestic and Sexual Violence involving Men, Women and Children from May 2019 to August 2021. The Hon. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) made the disclosure at a Media Parley organised to give account of the performance of […]
Lagos Mobile Court Warns Motorists against Violation of Traffic Laws
The Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has warned recalcitrant motorists fond of violating the traffic law of the State to desist or be ready to face the consequences of their actions under the Law. The Coordinator, Special Offences (Mobile) Court, Mrs. Arinola Ogbara gave the warning on Thursday during a road show to create […]
Lagos Conducts Over 158 Forensic Investigations on Crime, 437 Paternity Related Issues
… Holds Virtual 5th Lagos Forensic Symposium The Lagos State Government has said its Forensic Centre has conducted about 158 crime scenes investigation and also investigated 437 cases involving paternity associated with child support and inheritance. Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) made the disclosure on Tuesday during the virtual […]
Federal High Court Declines Requests to Stop Local Government Elections in Lagos
A Federal High Court Ikoyi has refused requests by 11 political parties to halt the holding of the Chairmen and Councillors election into the 57 Local Government Councils and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State. Honourable Justice Akintayo Aluko made the decision in a ruling delivered this morning, 23rd July 2021 in Suit No […]
LASG Hands Over New Temporary Court Complex at Osborne to Judiciary
…to replace burnt Igbosere High court Lagos State Government on Thursday, handed over a new temporary Court complex at Osborne to the Judiciary to replace burnt Igbosere High Court. Recall that Governor Sanwo-olu promised to relocate the Igbosere High Court which was burnt in October 2020 during the EndSARS protest to a property located in […]