The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, on Sundat said that the North-west zone has become a massive crime scene. He stressed that over 20,000 people have lost their lives in 4,500 incidents of violent attacks in the North-west, according to available statistics. Kukah made these remarks while delivering a keynote address … Read more
Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete has urged African leaders to assert their influence in global economic governance amid pressing challenges and opportunities. This is contained in a statement by the ECA Communications Section on Monday. Speaking at high-level meetings with Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance, Gatete stressed the … Read more
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the concession of Lagos International Airport may still be possible. Naija News reports that Keyamo made the clarification following a headline report of a national daily that misquoted the Minister. At the Aviation Unions Stakeholders’ Forum, held in Lagos on Friday, Keyamo said … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, approved ₦147.887 billion to complete the dualization of Oyo-Ogbomoso road in Oyo State. Naija News reports that the President also approved funds to complete works on Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano, Section II Kaduna-Zaria roads. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and … Read more
Amid the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State Assembly, the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda has stepped down. But the crisis remain unresolved as Obasa’s removal divided the Assembly, and party’s leadership in the state. Before announcing her resignation, the state lawmakers took turns to commend her legislative acumen, diligence, and performance within her short time in … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, said Senate President Godswill Akpabio did not touch Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha as she alleged. Legit.ng recalls that Senator Akpoti-Uduagha alleged that Akpabio made sexual advances towards her in exchange for supporting a motion on Ajaokuta Steel Company. The Kogi Central lawmaker claimed that her challenges … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has reinstated Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, nearly two months after his impeachment in January. Naija News reports that the announcement was made on Monday at the House chamber following the resignation of Speaker Moji Meranda, bringing an end to weeks of internal disputes within the assembly. Obasa had previously dismissed … Read more
In an emotional session at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Desmond Elliott was seen shedding tears as lawmakers gathered to bid farewell to Hon. Mojisola Meranda as Speaker. The session, which took place amid speculation of leadership changes within the Assembly, was marked by heartfelt tributes from fellow lawmakers. Meranda, who had served … Read more
The newly appointed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda has resigned her position. Meranda resigned as the speaker of the Lagos Assembly on Monday, March 3, during the plenary at the chambers. Her resignation comes barely hours after she had a meeting with the impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, stakeholders of the … Read more
Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has resigned her position as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Naija News reports that Meranda, the Assembly’s first female Speaker, resigned during plenary on Monday. Meranda said she resigned to protect the state assembly, adding that she is not a quitter. She announced her resignation at plenary as … Read more