The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere has called on the National Assembly to investigate the allegations against the Senate President Godswill Akpabio by his colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. They warned that Akpabio must not be sacrificed on the altar of unproven allegations by his accuser. Afenifere commended Akpabio for his leadership style, stating that he has … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has decrease petrol price, now set at N860 per litre. Hammed Fashola, the National Vice President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has affirmed the reduction, describing it as a positive advancement and a much-needed relief for Nigerians. He said, “It is true, NNPC is … Read more
Newly re-elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed gratitude to party leaders, including Bisi Akande and Olusegun Osoba, as well as the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) for their role in his return to office. Following his swearing-in, Obasa announced the indefinite adjournment of the Assembly, signaling a pause in … Read more
The lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, conducted fresh elections to choose a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. Naija News reports that Mojisola Meranda was nominated again as Deputy Speaker. This follows her earlier resignation from the Speakership position after an emotional plenary on Monday, 3rd March. Meranda, the first female … Read more
Osogbo, Osun state – Olusola Adeyeye, a former Osun Central senator, said he escaped five assassination attempts for rejecting the N70 million bribe given to lawmakers to support former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s third-term bid. Adeyeye said he was the only federal lawmaker from Osun state who did not accept the N70 million bribe. As reported … Read more
Chief Superintendent Modestus Ojiebe has been abducted along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. Sources indicate that the senior officer, attached to the Kwara State Police Command, was attacked while trying to repair his vehicle, which had broken down near the Dei-Dei Police Barracks. According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, “While he was … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa has expressed gratitude over his return as the State’s number three man. He made this known on Monday while speaking on the floor of the Assembly. Naija News reports that Obasa commended former Osun State Governor, Bisi Akande; and former Ogun State governor Olusegun … Read more
Ikeja, Lagos state – The removed speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has returned to his position. Vanguard noted the update in a news report on Monday afternoon, March 3. Legit.ng reports that the development comes after much pressure from certain heavyweights within the Lagos chapter of the ruling All Progressives … Read more
Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda. Meranda stepped down as Speaker with immediate effect on Monday, paving the way for Obasa’s return. Also, Meranda has been re-elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Meranda, who … Read more
Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda. Obasa was sworn in on Monday, reclaiming the position he previously held before his removal. His reinstatement comes after Meranda stepped down, citing the need to resolve the leadership crisis within the House. Mojisola … Read more