Obasa Declares He Remains Lagos Assembly Speaker Until Further Notice The ongoing leadership crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a new turn, as fresh initiatives to reinstate Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker have been uncovered. The crisis, which erupted following the removal of Obasa and former Clerk Olalekan Onafeko by 32 lawmakers […]
Former Imo Governor Achike Udenwa on Election Manipulation in Nigeria Achike Udenwa, a former governor of Imo State, has made a shocking revelation about the electoral process in Nigeria. He asserted that politicians with substantial financial resources could manipulate elections by purchasing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the police, and the army to secure […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a relaxation of the dusk-to-dawn curfew previously enforced on the Ifon and Ilobu communities due to recurring communal clashes. This decision follows a noticeable improvement in security and stability within the affected areas. The curfew was initially imposed to curb violent confrontations that led to the loss of […]
Lagos Assembly Leadership Crisis: Obasa’s Return Sparks Controversy In a dramatic turn of events, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his return as head of the legislative body, despite his removal on January 13, 2025, over allegations of misconduct. Representing Agege Constituency I, Obasa insists that his […]
Key Highlights: Allegations Against Senate President Akpabio A major controversy has erupted in Nigeria’s political landscape following allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The lawmaker from Kogi Central, representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the claims during an interview on Arise TV. According to Natasha, the issue […]
Mamman Lagos, Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has refuted claims made by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding his ability to influence the 2027 election outcome. Lagos, a key ally of the current governor, Uba Sani, emphasized that El-Rufai lacks any special authority over the forthcoming elections. He insisted that the former […]
Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Reacts to Controversial Plenary Attendance The embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has defended his decision to preside over a plenary session attended by only four lawmakers, asserting that attendance is voluntary and cannot be enforced. Addressing the legitimacy concerns during an interview on TVC, Obasa […]
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has alleged that Mojisola Meranda, who was appointed as his replacement, has officially resigned from the position. Obasa Insists He Remains Speaker Speaking on Politics Today aired on Channels TV on Thursday evening, Obasa asserted that despite his removal by fellow lawmakers, he still […]
Key APC Leaders Absent as Tinubu Calls for Unity ABUJA – The much-anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was held at the Buhari House APC National Secretariat in Abuja, marking the first NEC session since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023. The meeting was chaired […]
Lagos, Nigeria – Reports indicate that Mojisola Meranda, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, may step down from her position, but only if the resignation occurs during a plenary session. This condition was revealed following the Assembly’s indefinite adjournment on Monday, February 17, after 36 out of 40 members expressed confidence in her […]
ABUJA – In a bold move towards inclusive governance, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called for the urgent passage of the Seat Reservation for Women Bill (HB1349). The bill is designed to address gender disparity in Nigerian politics, promoting fairness and national development. Speaking at a […]
El-Rufai Reveals Tinubu Blocked His Ministerial Appointment, Not the National Assembly In a recent interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, set the record straight, revealing that President Bola Tinubu—not the National Assembly (NASS)—was responsible for his exclusion from the ministerial list. El-Rufai firmly dismissed the widespread claims that the […]
Osogbo, Osun State — The political climate in Osun State has intensified as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde lock horns over the recent local government elections. The APC has criticized the process, labeling it illegitimate and calling on the Federal Government to freeze allocations to Osun’s local governments, accusing […]