Author: Alade Adisa

Former Lagos Speaker Obasa insists he remains in office, citing constitutional rights, despite impeachment over misconduct allegations on January 13, 2025 The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has asserted that he remains the legitimate speaker of the assembly, citing constitutional provisions as the basis for his claim. Speaking on Saturday during a welcome event held in Ikeja GRA, Obasa addressed supporters from Agege, Alimosho, and Kosofe local government areas who gathered to show their solidarity. Obasa’s remarks come in the wake of his removal by colleagues in the House, who accused him of gross…

Mexican authorities denied a US military plane access to its planned runway on Thursday after President Trump’s deportation crackdown began. US officials told NBC News that a jet filled with illegal immigrants bound for Mexico never took off after authorities south of the border blocked the move. The flight was one of three that took off on Thursday, alongside Two Guatemala-bound Air Force C-17s carrying over 150 people, as part of what Trump has described as the largest mass deportation effort in US history. It is not clear why Mexican authorities made the move to block the flight, which came…

Civil servants have announced plans to strike in protest against being required to return to the office for two days a week. This action, led by members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union working for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), also includes demands for better pay and improved working conditions. Over 200 PHSO staff, responsible for investigating complaints about government departments, public organisations, and the NHS in England, are participating in the industrial action. According to the PCS union, the strike reflects dissatisfaction over low wages and unnecessary commuting costs, which could be avoided by allowing…

Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has stirred controversy by calling for a “national emergency” to address illegal immigration, proposing hardlines measures including mass deportations. Speaking on GB News, Lowe emphasized the need for drastic action to tackle the issue, drawing inspiration from the United States’ approach under former President Donald Trump. “We have to declare a national emergency, just like Trump is doing, and be prepared to take hard decisions—deport, deport, deport,” Lowe stated. He accused the Labour Government of mishandling immigration policies and claimed that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is “up to his neck in this.” Alarming Figures on…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has disclosed that the most wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji has declared that he is ready to lay down his arms. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, General Musa said with his son, second in command and other lieutenants recently killed by the military, Turji has been forced to discard most of those under him, signalling his willingness to lay down his arms. The Chief of Defence Staff said, “They (terrorists) are within the communities; the people know them. So, sometimes when they see them, before you get the…

…Ask them to avoid crowded place The Kano State Police Command has alerted residents to intelligence reports of a suspected plan by terrorists to target public gatherings in strategic locations across the state. In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police urged residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas until further notice to enable security agencies identify and neutralise potential threats. The statement read, “The Kano State Police Command in liaison with other security agencies has received intelligence reports of suspected terrorists planning to launch attacks on public gatherings in…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has raised the alarm over the involvement of retired military generals and influential elites in the rampant illegal mining activities across Nigeria. He made the allegation when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Senator Sampson Ekong, submitted his 2025 budget report before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Oshiomhole, a member of the Appropriations Committee, said the country’s efforts to diversify its economy would remain a mirage if the President Bola Tinubu’s administration failed to address the issue of illegal mining. In a scathing indictment, Oshiomhole disclosed…

Following recent reports suggesting that the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has abandoned the traditional rites midway through the process, the monarch’s media team has rebuked the purveyors, saying since the process has yet to begin, the Alaafin could not have abandoned it. Bode Durojaiye, a key member of the team said the report was not only misleading but also alarmingly deceptive. “This headline is designed to mislead the public and misrepresent the esteemed Alaafin throne,” he asserted, emphasizing that the content of the article fails to align with its sensationalised headline. Clarifying the situation, Durojaiye stated…

Axel Rudakubana was able to view Australian clip before murdering three young children despite pleas from authorities Elon Musk’s social media platform X has refused to remove a video that Axel Rudakubana watched minutes before murdering three young children, despite numerous requests from authorities in Australia and the UK. Australian internet regulator eSafety said on Friday it noted with “great sadness” that the video — which shows the violent stabbing of a bishop in Sydney in April — was watched by the killer on X even though the regulator had requested the material be taken down from the platform for…

The dollar index fell 0.3 per cent to its lowest level since mid-December, after Trump said he would “rather not” hit China with tariffs. He also said he knew rates “much better” than the Federal Reserve and would like to see them fall “a lot”. The euro, which has fallen sharply in recent months, jumped 0.6 per cent to $1.047, putting it on course for its largest weekly gain since November 2023. Sterling gained 0.5 per cent at $1.241, on course for its strongest week since August last year. “The main driver of the reversal of US dollar strength this…