The new Lagos Landlord and Tenancy bill has passed second reading. The bill seeks to reduce constant frictions between landlords and tenants and set standards for estate agents. When it is eventually signed into law, can it be enforced and effectively sanitise the sector, OKWY IROEGBU-CHIKEZIE and ADEBISI ONANUGA ask real estate practitioners and  lawyers.

• ’Ex-governor should follow due process’ Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it is deliberately frustrating road projects initiated by Senator Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of the state, noting that it seeks coordination, not obstruction of development projects. The Nation reports that building of Paddy-Arikawe Oye Igbimo Road in Sagamu, which has the

Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has noted with disappointment, comment by the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, questioning why the National Library should receive birthday donations. The party in a statement yesterday by its spokesperson Seye Oladejo, said: ‘’It is unfortunate, though not surprising,

• Oyebanji faces party’s panel for screening today Ahead of October 27 Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship shadow election, the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Abdulraheem Olawuyi, has said there would be no special consideration for any of the four aspirants jostling for the party’s ticket. He spoke yesterday shortly after the inauguration

James Ladi Williams (The JLW), has premiered his single, Lagos Nights, a celebration of Lagos culture inspired by moments of gratitude to God. A live performance was held in Washington D.C., United States. This follows his debut EP, My Father, in his journey as an artiste, multidisciplinary writer, thinker, and counsellor. The track, in collaboration

The end came for acting chairmen of some local governments in Edo State yesterday, after Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) issued Certificate of Return to 63 newly-elected councillors. Some of the acting chairmen resigned, while others remained defiant, but they were impeached. News of likely impeachment of the acting chairmen caused panic among workers

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled hearing for September 29 on a motion filed by Osun State Government to challenge the hearing in Abuja of a suit against the state’s withheld local government funds. Justice Emeka Nwite chose the date yesterday after listening to lawyers to parties in the case. Addressing the court,