The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday, which nullified the recent local government elections in Rivers State and affirmed the legitimacy of the 27-member Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. The New Daily Prime reported Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, failed to adhere to due process, including continuing voter registration even after announcing the…

The Supreme Court has nullified the local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on October 5, 2024, citing grave violations of the Electoral Act. Delivering the judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that RSIEC failed to adhere to due process, including continuing voter registration even after announcing the election date. The court deemed the entire process invalid due to substantial non-compliance with electoral guidelines. Furthermore, the…

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…

Senator Natasha Akpoti of Kogi Central has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been victimizing her for rejecting his sexual advances.   Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Akpoti claimed that she has faced harassment, denial of privileges, and political obstruction due to her refusal to engage in a personal relationship with Akpabio. According to her, the Senate President deliberately blocked a motion she sponsored as part of…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as a dangerous erosion of democratic principles and a throwback to military dictatorship. In a statement issued by Paul Ibe, his spokesperson yesterday, Atiku decried the political turmoil surrounding the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the appointment of Mojisola Meranda as the first female Speaker of the Lagos Assembly. …

“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…

Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has alleged that Mojisola Meranda voluntarily relinquished her position as Speaker. During an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Obasa stated that Meranda announced her resignation at a meeting with prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figures in Lagos, held in the Marina district. His remarks came in response to inquiries about why Meranda’s security details were withdrawn…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rapid and effective governance, declaring that his team is in a hurry to fulfill its promises to the people. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed and reappointed members of the State Executive Council on Thursday, Aiyedatiwa charged them to immediately settle into their roles and deliver tangible results. The newly sworn-in officials include Taiwo Fasoranti as the…

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…

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.…

Mudashiru Obasa, the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has officially declared that he has resumed his position as the parliament’s leader. This statement came on Thursday as Obasa, accompanied by police and State Security Service (SSS) personnel, returned to the Assembly complex for the first time since his removal on January 13. “I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa declared upon his…

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,…