Legal expert, Malachy Ugwumadu, has posited that the Supreme Court’s recent decision on the political and financial disputes in Rivers State has provided clarity on the leadership of the state’s House of Assembly and local government administration. “What for me it represents for the people of Rivers State is that first, there is a settled … Read more
There is heightened tension at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, as heavy security operatives took over the complex amid an ongoing leadership crisis. The tight security presence follows the brewing tussle between the incumbent Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and his rival, Hon. Mojisola Meranda, over the Assembly’s leadership. Sources within the Assembly … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 budget. The directive was given during a plenary session held in Port Harcourt on Monday. More details to follow…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged his dedication to safeguarding the interests of the state, asserting that he is willing to make the “supreme sacrifice” following the Supreme Court’s ruling. While inaugurating the Government House Staff Quarters on Monday, Fubara highlighted that it is time for Rivers State to seize control of its own … Read more
Veteran Nollywood star, Norbert Young and his wife, Gloria, have spoken on their journey through seven years of childlessness. The couple while speaking during an interview with Tope on Love Notes reflected on the emotional weight of that period. Gloria stated that she faced pressure amongst her family members, rather than with Norbert’s family. When … Read more
Ikeja, Lagos state – The reinstated speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, may resign when plenary resumes at the hallowed chamber. As exclusively gathered by Legit.ng on Monday afternoon, March 3, Obasa’s reinstatement is part of the agreement reached by the opposing parties to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Lagos … Read more
The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru was notably absent as his successor, Mojisola Meranda presided over the plenary on Monday, March 3. At the commencement of the plenary, the impeached Speaker was sighted at the Assembly Complex but failed to be part of the ongoing session. The plenary was presided … Read more
Ikeja, Lagos state – The speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has resigned from the position. Legit.ng reports that the development comes after much pressure from APC heavyweights in Lagos state. Meranda, the first-ever female speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, spent just 49 days at the helm … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has officially stepped down from her role. Her resignation on Monday was preceded by the resignations of several principal officers of the House, who stepped down one after the other. Their replacements were immediately nominated. More details to follow…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed rising insecurity in Edo State on Governor Monday Okpebholo. Naija News reports that Edo PDP Chapter accused the Governor of being overwhelmed just months after taking over the state. In a statement, signed by the Publicity Secretary, Chris Osa Nehikhare, PDP decried that the National President of the … Read more