Washington (AFP) – Former US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had informed him of Kyiv’s willingness to engage in peace talks with Russia. Additionally, discussions regarding a crucial US-Ukraine mineral agreement were nearing finalization. This statement follows their highly publicized White House meeting, which has fueled diplomatic tensions. Strained […]
Olajide Adediran, widely known as Jandor, has asserted that he stood a strong chance of winning the 2023 Lagos State governorship election but was hindered by the unexpected surge in support for Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate. The ‘Obi Effect’ That Changed Lagos Politics During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, […]
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The Nigerian Federal Government has entered into an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing (EPC+F) agreement with Hitech Construction Company to fund and develop the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Olufunsho Adebiyi, officially signed on behalf of the government, while Hitech’s Managing Director, Dany Abboud, represented his company at the […]
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The re-elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is currently engaged in a crucial closed-door reconciliatory meeting with 39 members of the legislative house. Obasa’s Reconciliation Efforts with Lagos Lawmakers The high-level discussion, taking place at the legislative complex in Alausa, Ikeja, commenced at approximately 2:10 PM. In attendance is Deputy […]
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PANDEF Condemns Politicization of Allegations The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has firmly opposed demands for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio following sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Meanwhile, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has criticized the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), accusing it of politicizing the controversy. CAN […]
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As political tensions intensify in Rivers State, state leaders have firmly rejected the ultimatum issued by the Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the House of Assembly, demanding the presentation of the 2025 budget. They assert that complying would be a strategic move to entrap Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has strongly opposed any […]
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Lagos Speaker Engages in Peace Talks, Set to Withdraw Lawsuit The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has refuted claims that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, will be stepping down as part of the leadership crisis resolution within the House. The party clarified that Obasa’s resignation was […]
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The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended), has officially extended the deadline for submitting memoranda regarding the creation of new states and local government areas. Initially scheduled for March 5, 2025, the deadline has now been moved to March 26, 2025, following […]
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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has asserted that President Bola Tinubu must complete two terms in office, emphasizing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, the lawmaker representing Abia North stated that Tinubu’s economic policies are yielding positive results, making […]
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Key Highlights: Lagos State Assembly Drama: Obasa Returns, Meranda Steps Down After weeks of internal political turmoil, the Lagos State House of Assembly has reinstated its former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda. The crisis, which had divided the lawmakers, was eventually settled through interventions by the All Progressives Congress (APC) at […]
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The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has strongly criticized the ongoing crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled Lagos State House of Assembly, calling it a disgraceful betrayal of public trust and a diversion from critical governance issues affecting residents. Labour Party Reacts to the Assembly Crisis Dr. Dayo Ekong, Chairman of the Labour […]
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has been hit with fresh political turbulence as Deputy Chief Whip, Okanlawon Sani, officially resigned from his position. This development comes in the wake of an ongoing leadership dispute within the assembly. Lagos Lawmakers Face Leadership Turmoil The crisis within the legislative body intensified after the impeachment of Mudashiru […]
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Mojisola Meranda, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has officially been sworn in as the Deputy Speaker after stepping down from her previous position. Her swearing-in took place immediately after she was nominated for the role, solidifying her position amid ongoing leadership turmoil within the Lagos State Assembly. The crisis surrounding […]
