BREAKING: Meranda sworn in as Deputy Speaker after resignation as Speaker
By Bayo Wahab The former Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Mojisola Meranda, has been sworn in as the Deputy Speaker of the assembly. She was immediately sworn-in following her nomination. Meranda stepped down amid the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State Assembly. But the crisis remain unresolved as Obasa’s removal divided the assembly […]
Tinubu celebrates Pastor Adeboye at 83
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on his 83rd birthday. This is contained in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, The President shared in the joy of the special occasion with Adeboye’s family, particularly his wife, Pastor Foluke, spiritual leaders and […]
You have 48 hours to present 2025 Budget, Pro-Wike lawmakers tell Fubara
The Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour deadline to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, demanding that he present the 2025 appropriation bill.
Ogun monarch expresses disappointment over ‘King of Street’ title conferred on Portable
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has expressed disappointment over the conferment of “King of Street” chieftaincy title on the controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as ‘Portable’ by the Olu of Itori, Oba Abdulfatai Akamo. Oba Akinyemi, in […]
Police deny movement restrictions, ban on journalists at Lagos Assembly
The assembly has been engulfed in a leadership crisis since the impeachment of speaker Mudashiru Obasa in January by 36 out of 40 lawmakers.
Why I’m facing death threats – NAFDAC DG, Prof. Adeyeye
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her agency’s crackdown on major fake drug distribution networks in Kano, Idumota, Yaba, and Onitsha.
Journalists barred, heavy security as armed operatives take over Lagos Assembly
Journalists were denied entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Monday morning as the House prepared to hold a plenary session.
Senate should apply wisdom in resolving Akpabio-Natasha feud – Apostle Nkanta
Apostle Unyime Nkanta, the General Overseer of Frontline Missionary Church in Akwa Ibom State, has urged the Nigerian Senate to apply wisdom in resolving the ongoing feud between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central.
Court grants Jude Okoye N100m bail in N1.3bn fraud case
Okoye was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. He pleaded not guilty and was initially remanded in the Ikoyi Correctional Facility by Justice Alexander Owoeye.
IBB: MASSOB warns FFK to desist from ‘unfounded, malicious trajectory against Ndigbo’
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, on Wednesday warned the former Minister of Tourism, Femi Fani Kayode, over his attempt to twist Rtd General Babangida’s statement for saying that the 1966 coup was not an Igbo coup.
BOBA land dispute: Court grants Gowon, Sultan’s prayer to challenge judgment
The land, which was in the trust of the Gen. Gowon-led Board of Trustees (BoT), was, sometime in 2007, reallocated to Haida Properties.
