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Lagos Assembly Crisis: Obasa, Meranda Claim Speakership

Mojisola Meranda vs Mudashiru Obasa
Yesterday’s spectacular reappearance of evicted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over a “plenary session” with just four MPs present, gave the turmoil roiling the Lagos State House of Assembly a new dimension. However, the 36 MPs who remained requested that Obasa was removed, stating that they were still loyal to Mojisola Meranda. This occurred in spite of Obasa’s January 13 lawsuit challenging his dismissal. The assembly and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, the home state of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have become polarized since Obasa, a sixth-term lawmaker representing Agege constituency I, was removedRead More

Zoning: Buhari Will Guide APC On Way Forward, Says Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has given an assurance that President Muhammadu Buhari would give the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) the necessary guidance to achieve equity and justice,Read More

Ekiti APC Primary: All Governorship Aspirants Participated, Says Badaru

All Progressives Congress (APC)
The Chairman of Ekiti State Governorship Primary Election Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor of Jigawa, Abubakar Badaru, has said that contrary to media reports, allRead More

Soludo: As Gov, I’ll Drive Innoson Vehicle As Official Car

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo
Says no ceremony to be held for swearing-in Anambra State governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has said that in order to promote domestic brands, his official vehicles when he assumes officeRead More

Constitution Review: House Committee Rejects Immunity For National, State Assembly, Judicial Officers

House of Representatives
Turns down state police Recommends 111 additional legislative seats for women Bill ready for Buhari’s assent in February, Says Deputy Speaker The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, hasRead More

Ekiti 2022: Fayose’s Choice Aspirant, Kolawole, Emerges PDP Candidate, Beats Oni, Others

Ayodele Fayose
Former Governor Ayodele Fayose’s anointed aspirant for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary, held in Ekiti State, yesterday, Hon. Olabisi Kolawole, has emerged the party’s candidate for the JuneRead More

At Last, Senate, House Pass Amended Electoral Bill

Electoral Amendment Bill
Okay direct, indirect, consensus primaries for parties Stipulate conditions for consensus •Proposed legislation to be transmitted to Buhari in seven days The Senate yesterday passed the harmonised Clause 84 ofRead More

Presidency: Governor Ortom A Failed Politician, Always Good At Blaming Others

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu
Says Buhari as a leader repatriated stolen billions of dollars from overseas Stresses PDP can’t rescue Nigeria The Presidency yesterday evening described Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue as a failedRead More

Court Fixes March 23 To Rule On Suit Challenging Ex-Speaker, Yakubu Dogara’s Defection To APC

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 23, 2022 for the judgment in a suit challenging the defection of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, YakubuRead More

2023: Reset Nigeria Calls On PDP To Field Southerner As President

2023 elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been warned against fielding a presidential candidate from the North in 2023 as this may lead to mass exodus within the major opposition party.Read More

Gbajabiamila, NBA Strengthen Collaboration On Law Reform

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has underscored the importance of collaboration between public institutions and the private sector, saying that partnerships between the public andRead More