Tag: Lawal Pedro
Lagos takes Justice to Streets, warns against traffic, environmental violations
Speaking during the exercise, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, who was represented by the Director, Citizens’ Rights,…
Lagos accuses National Assembly of defying Supreme Court over Gaming Bill
Pedro further cited specific portions of the judgment in which the Supreme Court ruled that the National Lottery Act of…
Lagos frees 263 inmates, records nearly 79,000 court cases
The Attorney General explained that the adoption of the plea bargain process not only reduced trial delays but also directly…
Lagos Tenants face shake-up as LASG unveils sweeping new Laws
The Bill, which has already undergone public hearing, introduces measures such as compulsory registration of agents, a limit of three…
Lagos recovers ₦1.5bn taxes from defaulting Nigerian bank, warns others
“One of the notable banks facing our enforcement process paid the sum of ₦1.5 billion in outstanding taxes. Other banks…
Lagos sues House of Reps over Gaming Bill, alleges Contempt of Supreme Court
“The National Assembly, being bound by the decisions of the Supreme Court like every other person and authority in Nigeria,…
Shocking report: 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Abuse cases rock Lagos in 12 months
On patterns observed, the Attorney-General noted that more men reported cases compared to previous years, while 60% of survivors of…
71,000 offenders fall in Lagos legal blitz, ₦10 billion recovered
The Attorney-General also highlighted the impact of the Special Offences Mobile Court, which convicted 71,023 individuals for minor offences such…
Crime surge: Ikeja, Lagos Island, Lekki named Lagos’ Most Dangerous areas
"The top three crime locations in Lagos State between January 2024 and May 2025 are Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Lekki,"…
Lagos faces flood of 1,500 Civil cases as legal wars escalate
Pedro projected a 20% rise in civil case filings in the coming year, anticipating approximately 1,500 cases by mid-2026.
Lagos Prisons overflow, inmate numbers exceed capacity by 106%
“The system recorded a total of 73,962 cases/inmates between 2018 and May 2025, and over 10,000 suspects/cases were processed between…
Sanwo-Olu releases 52 inmates, commutes six death sentences to life
“The released inmates are hereby tasked to exhibit good behaviour, desist from any form of crime and reintegrate into society,”…
CSOs pressure Lagos AG to appeal Olaleye’s acquittal in Supreme Court
The CSOs called on the Lagos State government to reaffirm its commitment to protecting children’s rights and ensuring justice for…
Lagos sets benchmark for Procurement Best Practices in face of economic pressures
Pedro highlighted the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency's role as a model for procurement systems nationwide and internationally.
Why Lagos didn’t join 19 States in Supreme Court fight against EFCC – AG
Speaking to reporters during the Strategic Stakeholders meeting of the Lagos Ministry of Justice in Ikeja, Pedro revealed that Lagos…
Lagos moves to cut litigation delays, pushes landmark Civil Justice Bill to Assembly
Pedro explained that if the Administration of Civil Justice Law is enacted, it would ensure that litigation in trial courts…
Lagos to hold strategic management meeting with MDAs
The first day will focus on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Criminal Justice, featuring a keynote address by retired…
Lagos lawmakers invite Attorney-General over Supreme Court judgement on LGs
A seven-man panel of the Supreme Court had declared on Thursday that the 774 local government councils in the country…
Lagos secures over 320 judgements in courts, approves 100 Plea Bargains
Lawal disclosed that Office of the Public Defender (OPD) secured 230 judgements in favour of the state, just as the…
What Lagos Justice Reform Summit seeks to address – AG
According to Lawal, these challenges demanded a modern, agile, and responsive justice system that ensured equitable access to justice, safeguards…
We’re fully ready for state police – Lagos–Attorney General
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), says the state is fully ready for…
Lagos moves to tackle land grabbing, prohibits forceful entry, illegal occupation
According to the Attorney General, the purpose of organizing the stakeholders' meeting was to foster open dialogue, share information, experiences,…
We are working assiduously to ensure Lagos is crime-free – Sanwo-Olu
Sanwo-Olu stated that his administration was not unmindful of the impact of insecurity on lives and properties, businesses and the…
Ex -Lagos Solicitor-General Denies $10m Scam
Henry Ojelu The former Solicitor -General of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro has denied the allegation making the rounds that…
$10m Scam: I didn’t defraud Afe Babalola – Pedro
Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN) has debunked allegation that he…
$10m Scam: Afe Babalola petitions ICPC to investigate ex-Lagos Solicitor-General
Kazeem Ugb Chief Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…
Lagos Public Defender Treats 2,666 Cases In 11 Months
Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ade Ipaye, on Monday said the state office of the Public…