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Mojisola Meranda Makes History as Lagos Assembly’s First Female Speaker

In a historic move, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has been elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, making her the first woman to hold the position in the state’s legislative history. Meranda’s election followed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa during the House’s plenary session on Monday. Prior to her appointment, she served […]

Breaking News: Speaker Obasa Impeached Amid Accusations of Corruption in Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, over allegations of statutory and financial infractions. Following the impeachment, Obasa was replaced by his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1 and previously served as the House’s Chief Whip. Mojeed Fatai has now been appointed Deputy Speaker. Obasa’s tenure has been […]

Oyo’s New Alaafin Officially Installed as Governor Makinde Confers Staff of Office

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday officially presented the certificate of appointment and staff of office to Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, marking his formal installation as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. The ceremony, held at the Government House in Agodi, Ibadan, was attended by dignitaries, traditional rulers, government officials, and enthusiastic indigenes of […]

Military Personnel Banned from Homosexuality and Cross-Dressing Under New FG Rules

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially prohibited members of the Nigerian Armed Forces from engaging in homosexuality, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other behaviours deemed contrary to the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (HAFCTCS). The updated terms, signed by President Bola Tinubu on 16 December 2024, also ban body piercing, tattooing, drunkenness, […]

Obasanjo Recalls Jimmy Carter’s Bold Visit to Free Him from Abacha’s Prison

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to the late US President Jimmy Carter, recalling how the American leader personally intervened to seek his release from imprisonment during the military regime of General Sani Abacha. Speaking at a memorial service on Sunday in honour of Carter, who died aged 100, Obasanjo described the visit […]

NDLEA Busts Shrine-Based Drug Syndicate, Arrests Priest in Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a traditional chief priest, Bariu Aliu, also known as “Malo”, in connection with a drug syndicate operating from the Igunuko Shrine in Alpha Beach, Ajah, Lagos State. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi announced the arrest on Sunday, following a three-month manhunt. The suspect was apprehended […]

Otedola Slams Obaigbena’s Alleged Media Blackmail as GHL Counters First Bank’s $225M Debt Claim

In a fiery rebuttal, Femi Otedola, CON, Chairman of First Bank Holdings, has accused Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of THISDAY/ARISE Media Group, of orchestrating a smear campaign through the media to deflect attention from his alleged financial improprieties. Otedola’s statement comes amid escalating tensions surrounding First Bank’s efforts to recover funds purportedly misappropriated in deals tied […]

US Returns $52.88m Linked to Diezani to Nigeria for Anti-Corruption Projects

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from the United States. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, announced this during the official signing ceremony of the asset recovery agreement between Nigeria and the United States […]

Court Freezes Obaigbena’s Accounts as First Bank Moves to Recover N1.2 Trillion Debt

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has issued an order restraining commercial banks in Nigeria from accessing or dealing with funds and assets totalling $225.8 million allegedly belonging to Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and Arise News Channel. The order follows a lawsuit filed by First Bank of Nigeria Limited […]

National Assembly Criticises Tinubu Administration Over 2024 Budget Failures

The National Assembly has expressed dissatisfaction with the Tinubu administration’s implementation of the 2024 national budget. Lawmakers criticised the disparity between recurrent and capital expenditure, highlighting the low release of funds for capital projects. Senator Solomon Adeola and Hon. Abubakar Birchi, chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Appropriation, made their concerns known during […]

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