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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

APC Will Take Decision On Igbo Presidency, Says Umahi

Governor of Ebonyi State David Umahi
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take decision ‘as a family’ on the clamouring for Igbo presidency in 2023. UmahiRead More

Senate Rallies Leaders to Tackle Criminality, Divisive Forces

Nigerian Senate
Says herdsmen crisis needs political intervention The Senate yesterday rallied Nigerian leaders to fight inter-ethnic and inter-tribal conflicts in some parts of the country, saying leaders must unite against criminalityRead More

INEC To Consult ACF, Afenifere, Parties, Others On Extra Polling Units

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has decided to engage stakeholders on the need to expand voter access to polling units by creating more units across theRead More

Buni Replies Akande, Says APC Membership Revalidation Constitutional

Chairman of the APC National Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State
PDP mocks ruling party over exercise The Chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, yesterday tookRead More

Obi Tackles Presidency, Insists Corruption Worsening In Nigeria

The vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 general election, Mr. Peter Obi
Says COVID-19 management not transparent The vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind last week’s report byRead More

PDP Accuses Buhari Of Violating COVID-19 Protocols

President Muhammadu Buhari
The People’s Democratic Party on Sunday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari violated COVID-19 protocols during his All Progressives Congress membership registration and revalidation exercise. Buhari had on Saturday revalidated hisRead More

N’Assembly Moves To Alter Electoral Timetable In New Amendment

National Assembly
INEC may announce dates, calls for nominations in Feb 2022 Electronic transmission of results on the cards as legislature drops proposed child-wives’ voting rights The National Assembly has moved toRead More

Ezeemo: Job Creation Can Eliminate Crime In Anambra

A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)in Anambra State, Mr. Godwin Ezeemo
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)in Anambra State, Mr. Godwin Ezeemo, has said that job creation, especially among the youths could totally eliminate crime in the state.Read More

N’Assembly Considering Restructuring, Senate Tells Soyinka

Prof. Wole Soyinka
The Senate yesterday took on the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, over his allegation that the lawmakers are ignoring the clamour for restructuring the country, saying that the controversial issueRead More

APC Warns Against Theft, Hijack Of Membership Registration Materials

All Progressives Congress (APC)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned against commandeering, stealing or hijacking of registration materials during the party’s membership registration and revalidation. The Chairman of the National Registration Committee ofRead More