The Lagos State Government has introduced a new framework for waterfront development as part of a broader strategy to boost revenue from the state’s coastal and island assets.
The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, disclosed this while reviewing the ministry’s activities for 2025 and outlining projections for 2026.
According to him, the new policy represents a departure from the previous model of one-off payments for reclaimed land, replacing it with a profit-sharing arrangement that enables the state to derive sustained value from its coastal assets over the long term.
Alebiosu explained that under the former system, developers paid lump sums for large tracts of reclaimed land payments that often failed to reflect the assets’ true future value.

Still on security matters, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ayanlade Olayinka has promised the residents of the state an improvement in the security sector.
Olayinka who stated this in an exclusive interview with Dominion News debunked the rumor surrounding the operation of bandits in the pace setter state while affirming the loopholes in the security sectors that need attention.
He added that as a way of ensuring the safety of the lives of its residents, the police agency is collaborating with other security agencies.
He, however, highlighted the measures laid down by the security body for a safe two thousand and twenty-six.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh.
During a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, read aloud the notice of allegations and gross misconduct against Governor Fubara, citing Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution. The notice, signed by 26 members of the House, listed seven points of alleged gross misconduct, including the demolition of the Assembly complex, extra-budgetary spending, withholding funds allocated to the Assembly Service Commission, and defiance of a Supreme Court ruling on legislative financial autonomy. Speaker Amaewhule stated the notice would be formally served to Fubara within seven days.
Similarly, the Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart, read the notice of allegations against Deputy Governor Oduh. The accusations included reckless and unconstitutional spending of public funds, obstruction of the Assembly from performing its constitutional duties, allowing unauthorised individuals to occupy offices without proper screening, and bypassing the legitimate House for budget approvals, among other claims.
This marks the second attempt to impeach the governor and his deputy, following a similar move in March 2025, when tensions escalated between Fubara and the former governor, Nyesom Wike. That crisis led President Bola Tinubu to intervene, declaring a state of emergency, suspending Fubara, Oduh, and the entire Assembly for six months, and appointing Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd.) as administrator.
Fubara returned to office after the six-month suspension following a reconciliation brokered between him, Wike—now the FCT Minister—and the lawmakers. In December 2025, Fubara defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), shortly after some Assembly members had also joined the APC. On the defection, Fubara stated that his decision was to align fully with the President, describing it as a move away from “backyard support” toward full political alignment.
The current impeachment move signals a renewed political showdown in the oil-rich state, reflecting continuing tensions between the executive and legislative arms of government.

The Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday night urged residents to exercise extreme caution around rivers, streams, dams, swimming pools, and other water-related facilities to prevent accidental drownings.
In a statement issued from Ibadan, the state capital, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Olayinka Ayanlade specifically called on church owners and religious organisations whose worship centres are near natural water bodies to implement proactive safety measures during religious activities.
Ayanlade cited past incidents highlighting the dangers of unsupervised water access. In June 2025, a two-year-old girl’s remains were recovered from a well at Orita Mokola Junction, Saki LGA, and in November 2025, the body of a 45-year-old man was retrieved from a well in Odo-Ogbo, Iseyin LGA.
The PPRO emphasized that unsupervised access to water bodies, particularly by children, must be strictly discouraged. He said:
“Members of the public are urged to exercise extreme caution around all water bodies. Church owners, hotel operators, resort managers, and recreational facility administrators must ensure proper supervision, safety notices, and adequate preventive measures are in place to avoid accidents.”
Parents and guardians were specifically advised to monitor children closely, preventing them from visiting rivers, wells, or swimming without responsible adults. Homeowners were reminded to secure wells with proper lids, repair any damage, and restrict access to prevent accidental falls.
Ayanlade also urged operators of recreational facilities to employ trained instructors, lifeguards, and swimming tutors, and to maintain functional safety and rescue equipment at all times.
The statement concluded with a reminder that everyone—residents, facility operators, and community leaders—bears responsibility for preventing drowning incidents in the state.