Lukman Olabiyi

Lagos

Correspondent and Researcher at Freelance

Lagos based journalist, interested in reporting Crime, Corruption, Human rights Abuse, Politics, Business & Judiciary. Email: talk2liso@yahoo. Com

Featured in: Favicon

sunnewsonline.com Favicon

headlines.ng Favicon

opera.news Favicon

1africafocus.com Favicon

newsngr.com.ng Favicon

culturetimesofcanada.com Favicon

ng.opera.news

Articles

Fight against corruption extremely demanding -Olukoyede

1 week ago | thesun.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiThe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has described the fight against corruption in Nigeria as extremely demanding, emphasizing that success in the battle requires the collective effort of all Nigerians.
Fight against corruption extremely demanding -Olukoyede

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiThe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has described the fight against corruption in Nigeria as extremely demanding, emphasizing that success in the battle requires the collective effort of all Nigerians.
Court declares Obasa's ouster illegal, voids assembly proceedings

1 week ago | thesun.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiJustice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has ruled the removal of the reinstated Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January 13, which led to Obasa’s ouster.
Court rules Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly proceedings

1 week ago | headlines.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiJustice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has ruled the removal of the reinstated Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January 13, which led to Obasa’s ouster. …Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Price hike: Lawyer drops suit against MultiChoice, FCCPC

2 weeks ago | thesun.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiAn Abuja-based lawyer, Festus Onifade, has pulled back a lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). He had taken them to the Federal High Court in Abuja over a price increase by MultiChoice. Onifade wanted the court to stop MultiChoice’s planned price hike right away. He argued it broke the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018.
Gani Adams harps on benefits of art, culture for development

3 weeks ago | thesun.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiThe Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba Land, Gani Adams, has emphasized the vital role of art and cultural promotion in driving national development. Adams laid emphasizes on this while reeling out activities lined up for the 13th Edition of Eledumare Festival which kicked off on March 30.
Court halts sale of Hampton Island Estate land

3 weeks ago | thesun.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiThe Lagos State High Court, Yaba has restrained a firm, Oretol Nigeria Limited, and Adewale Oladapo from trespassing, selling, or dealing with a disputed four-hectare parcel of land located at Hampton Estate (also known as Eletu Odibo Island), Osapa, Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Justice E.O. Ashade gave the order while ruling on a motion ex parte dated 13 March 2025, filed by Capital Gardens Limited against the duo and others.
Lagos generates 13,000 tonnes of waste daily

3 weeks ago | thesun.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiLagos State generates an average of 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, the state waste management agency has said. Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, managing director of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), who gave the figure, said the authority had been effectively evacuating the large volume of waste in partnership with Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators. According to him, LAWMA and the PSP operators daily deploy 102 compactor trucks for waste evacuation.
Lagos govt cracks down on illegal waste dumping

3 weeks ago | headlines.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiThe Lagos State Government has called on residents to properly bag and dispose of their waste through their PSP operators and to shun dumping refuse on road medians. The state government issued the warning through the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) in a statement released by the agency’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin. In…Headlines NewsletterSubscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox.
Lagos Assembly workers apologise for assaulting DSS personnel

3 weeks ago | thesun.ng | Lukman Olabiyi

By Lukman OlabiyiThree officials of the Lagos State House of Assembly arrested for assaulting personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) during the recent leadership crisis that rocked the legislative house have apologized to the service. The Assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, signed by the acting clerk, A. T. B. Ottun, had invited the DSS to beef up security at the assembly.