An advocacy movement, Ojo Women Action for Political Actualisation has canvassed support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, condemning the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio’s action. The group also urged First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to intervene in the matter. This followed the recent disagreement between Akpabio and the female Kogi lawmaker last week over the relocation of her seat. While, the lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, Ireti Kingibe, berated Natasha, over her outburst over the seating reassignment in the Senate. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for a thorough and transparent investigation into…
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By Alade Adisa No fewer than 35 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly opposed to former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa arrived at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja as the court began hearing the suit filed by Obasa to challenge his removal from office. Meanwhile, the lawmakers have described Obasa’s purported resumption of office and duties on Thursday afternoon as null and void, calling it a purely criminal act. Obasa filed the lawsuit to contest his removal by 36 of his colleagues on January 13, 2025. The Lagos State House of Assembly has 40 members. Obasa Challenges Removal…
“We are facing a serious constitutional crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, and political maneuvering is likely to persist in the coming days.” – Political Analyst Lagos, Nigeria – The ongoing political turmoil in the Lagos State House of Assembly has raised concerns among political analysts and legal experts, who warn that the Assembly may be facing a constitutional crisis. Earlier today, former Speaker Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and three lawmakers convened a session in the legislative chamber, further intensifying the controversy over the Assembly’s leadership. Obasa and three other Members held a ‘Sitting’ of the Assembly In…
PRESIDENT TINUBU TO AIRTEL CHAIRMAN: “I AM PRO-BUSINESS. NIGERIA NEEDS INVESTORS LIKE YOU TO GROW” President Bola Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. President Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal at the State House. “I am grateful for your openness, readiness, and confidence, which moved us very close to the Prime Minister of India. When he was here, we discussed things at length. “The entire ecosystem will be further examined,…
By Damilola Olufemi The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Moshood Jimoh, has disclosed the security detail of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has been restored. The police chief said this on Thursday while addressing journalists, adding the speaker’s security detail was initially withdrawn for audit purposes. He noted that the audit of the security personnel attached to some persons and facilities was aimed at proper accountability of the police officers and their weapons. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Obasa says Meranda has resigned as Speaker READ ALSO: Lagos House of Assembly insists Meranda is speaker, disowns Obasa While expressing…
By Damilola Olufemi Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly have disowned Mudashiru Obasa’s claim that he remains the speaker. Addressing journalists on Thursday at the Assembly complex, they insisted their allegiance to Mojisola Meranda, insisting that she is the speaker of the assembly. One of the lawmakers said, “He was not elected as Speaker by his constituency. For nearly a decade, we endured his authoritarian style of leadership. Enough is enough, and we are not backing down.” READ ALSO: JUST IN: Obasa leads Lagos Assembly plenary with just 4 lawmakers Meanwhile, Obasa took charge of a plenary session…
By Adeniyi Yusuf Princess Oyefusi urges INEC overhaul, citing June 12’s legacy. She calls for reforms, tech adoption, and transparency to restore Nigeria’s democracy. Following the recent revelation by former military president Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida regarding the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, a prominent female politician Princess Abiodun Islamiyat Oyefusi has called for a complete overhaul of the Independent National Electoral Commission and state electoral bodies to restore credibility, transparency, and true democracy in Nigeria. She was a former Lagos State Labour Party deputy governorship candidate in 2023 elections. Princess Oyefusi, a staunch advocate for electoral reforms, emphasised that…
By Alade Adisa Anxiety has gripped the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, and her supporters as her security aides and escorts have been withdrawn. Additionally, the security personnel posted at the Assembly Complex in Ikeja, Lagos, have also been withdrawn, leaving the premises vulnerable to attacks. New Daily Prime gathered on Thursday that the order to withdraw the security personnel came from higher authorities. Read Also: Though no one could confirm who issued the directive, the policemen would not have abandoned the Speaker or stayed away from the Assembly Complex without authorization. A…
Damilola Olufemi The Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Olalekan Onafeko, has threatened to take legal action against Speaker Mojisola Meranda through his lawyers for contempt of court. This followed the verdict by Justice M.N Esowe of the National Industrial Court reinstating Onafeko and ordered Babatunde Ottun, who was appointed to replace Onafeko to stop identifying himself as the Clerk until substantive case is settled. Onafeko was removed as Clerk of the House on January 13, 2025. His removal followed the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Meanwhile, Speaker Meranda’s alleged non-compliance with the court’s order has prompted…
By Adeniyi Yusuf The National President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Council, Zaid Ayuba, has said the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai does not have the capacity to influence the northern youths’ decision against President Bola Tinubu. This followed El-Rufai’s interview, condemning the president’s economic reforms. He narrated, “I support some of (Tinubu) policies; most of the economic policies are the right orthodox policies, but the sequencing is wrong, and the quality of the people implementing the reforms leaves much to be desired. And I think that some of the reforms are just wrong. “You don’t address food…
