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
Algerian-born French footballer, Karim Benzema said he decided to leave Real Madrid for Saudi Pro League side, Al-Ittihad because he doesn’t want to ever play against the Spanish giants. Apart from that, Karim Benzema also noted that he had to leave Real Madrid at the point he did so because he wanted to exit the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for 11 new private universities in Nigeria. According to a statement on X by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Below is the list of the newly approved private universities: New … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have adjusted their petrol prices across its retail outlets. The company have reduced the pump price to N860 per litre from the previous N945 per litre. While no official announcement has been made by the company, reports indicate that several NNPCL retail outlets, particularly in Lagos, have already … Read more
Fulham have condemned the “abhorrent” racist and homophobic online abuse directed at their defender Calvin Bassey following the team’s dramatic FA Cup penalty shootout victory against Manchester United on Sunday. Calvin Bassey, the 23-year-old Nigerian defender who played a pivotal role in the match by netting the opening goal at the iconic Old Trafford, took … Read more