9 h. ago Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP 

Tribune Online Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP  …says Speaker’s security details not restored The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh, has explained why security details attached to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, were withdrawn, saying the aides have been restored. The Lagos Police boss, while confirming the withdrawal of four policemen attached to Meranda, blamed […] Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP  Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Speaker Meranda Stripped Of Security Protection Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The development is coming amid leadership crisis within the Assembly. Recall that former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa was […] The post Speaker Meranda Stripped Of Security Protection Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Why Meranda’s security was pulled: Police cite lack of approval

By Sunday Ani Following the withdrawal of police escorts from the embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, earlier today, a police source, who preferred anonymity, has revealed that it was due to a lack of valid approval. Earlier, Meranda’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr Victor Ganzallo, informed us that the […] The post Why Meranda’s security was pulled: Police cite lack of approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago JUST IN: Obasa arrives Lagos Assembly with heavy security, occupies Speaker’s office

Tribune Online JUST IN: Obasa arrives Lagos Assembly with heavy security, occupies Speaker’s office The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has arrived at the Complex with heavy security operatives. The embattled speaker came with more than 11 Police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office amidst reports of the withdrawal of the new speaker’s security operatives. TribuneOnline reports Thursday morning that police […] JUST IN: Obasa arrives Lagos Assembly with heavy security, occupies Speaker’s office Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Police restore Obasa’s security details, withdraw Meranda’s, as ex

Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa who was impeached as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly in January may return to his read more Police restore Obasa’s security details, withdraw Meranda’s, as ex-Lagos Speaker set for return

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17 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Speaker Meranda’s security withdrawn amid crisis

Things have taken an interesting turn at the Lagos State House of Assembly as the latest reports reveal that all security details assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda have been withdrawn. The Assembly has been embroiled in a crisis since the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, and things came to a climax on Wednesday when […] The post Lagos Assembly: Speaker Meranda’s security withdrawn amid crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn

Tribune Online Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawnnPolice escorts assigned to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, have been withdrawn with immediate effect, including those securing the Assembly complex. Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Elon Musk is US shadow president, operating as VP, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has labeled the head of the United States, Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, Elon Musk, as America’s shadow president. Melaye said Musk is also operating as the US Vice President. Posting on X, Melaye wrote: “Elon Musk is the real shadow president and operating vice president […] The post Elon Musk is US shadow president, operating as VP, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago [JUST IN] Lagos Assembly crisis: Speaker Meranda’s security aides withdrawn

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. The PUNCH can report that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The PUNCH cannot immediately verify who authorised the withdrawal but a source close to the Speaker Read More

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21 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Speaker Meranda’s security aides withdrawn

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. The PUNCH can report that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The PUNCH cannot immediately verify who authorised the withdrawal but a source close to the Speaker Read More

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21 h. ago Royal wars: Osun embroiled in conflicts as chieftaincy disputes rage in communities

BOLA BAMIGBOLA investigates the ongoing chieftaincy tussles across Osun State, exposing the violence, loss of lives, and destruction of property they leave in their wake Governor Ademola Adeleke took office in Osun State on November 27, 2022, and inherited the burden of upheaval of several chieftaincy tussles across the state from the immediate-past administration of Read More

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22 h. ago EPL: Liverpool go 13 points clear of Arsenal with Newcastle win

By Seyi Babalola Liverpool defeated Newcastle United 2-0 on Wednesday night, putting them 13 points clear of second-place Arsenal. The Reds entered the encounter 11 points ahead of Mikel Arteta’s side in the Premier League table. Arne Slot was missing from the touchline for the game as he began serving his two-match ban. Dominik Szobozslai […] The post EPL: Liverpool go 13 points clear of Arsenal with Newcastle win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely affect the operational framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The CAS also challenged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to refine […]

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35 h. ago Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: Drogba defends Mourinho against former club

By Seyi Babalola Former Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has supported Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after his former club accused the Portuguese coach of uttering racial statements. Galatasaray made the charges during Monday’s 0-0 tie with Fenerbahce, during which Mourinho reportedly stated that the Galatasaray bench was “jumping like monkeys.” In a statement, Galatasaray outlined their […] The post Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce: Drogba defends Mourinho against former club appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago UPDATED: Judge rejects request to withdraw from Emefiele’s trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has dismissed a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi held that the allegations of bias raised by the defence were unsubstantiated, stating Read More

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40 h. ago MDCAN, MEDSABAMS raise alarm over withdrawal of services from Southwest varsities

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Medical and Dental Consultants Association (MDCAN) and Medical and Dental Specialist Association in Basic Medical Sciences (MEDSABAMS) have expressed concerns over the on-going withdrawal of services in Medical Schools in South West universities as a result non migration of lecturers to Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The two medical associations also […] The post MDCAN, MEDSABAMS raise alarm over withdrawal of services from Southwest varsities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS

Tribune Online Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, says the recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali from ECOWAS has placed more burden on the Nigerian military. Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali’s ECOWAS exit increases burden on Nigerian military — CAS Tribune Online

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42 h. ago MDCAN, MEDSABAMS express concern over withdrawal of services in South

Tribune Online MDCAN, MEDSABAMS express concern over withdrawal of services in South-West medical schools According to the two medical associations, no significant progress has been made regarding the implementation of payment of clinical lecturers with the CONMESS salary structure by the universities in the South West and Ilorin, contrary to what is obtained in other geopolitical zones of the country. MDCAN, MEDSABAMS express concern over withdrawal of services in South-West medical schools Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Senate backs Akpabio as Natasha files N100.3bn defamation suit

The Senate, on Tuesday, on Tuesday, threw its weight behind the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, filed a N100.3bn defamation lawsuit against Akpabio. The suit was  a fallout of the clash between Akpabio and the female Kogi lawmaker last week over the relocation of her Read More

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