71 m. ago VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims

Tribune Online VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has claimed that his successor and current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has voluntarily resigned from her position during a recent peace meeting. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Thursday, Obasa claimed that Meranda announced her resignation in the presence of party leaders at […] VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims Tribune Online

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83 m. ago PICTORIAL: After Almost 2 Years In Daura, Buhari ‘Relocates’ To Kaduna

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has relocated to his Kaduna residence after spending almost two years in his native Daura, Katsina State. Buhari retired to Daura town since leaving office on May 29, 2023. One of his former media aides, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed this on social media on Thursday, saying that after completing his eight-year tenure, […]

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84 m. ago Nigeria Ready To Adopt Global Best Practices In Telecom Sector — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal […]

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1 hour ago Obasa Apologises To DSS Over Assault On Operatives By Lagos Assembly Workers

Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has apologised to security agencies following the recent assault on operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the Lagos State Assembly premises. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, who was impeached as Speaker of the House in January, stormed the Assembly premises on Thursday with the aid of Police escorts and […]

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2 h. ago Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting, says Obasa

The ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that the speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, had stepped down as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday during an interview with Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. The embattled lawmaker said Meranda resigned at the peace meeting held at Read More

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3 h. ago Makinde, Abiodun, Lawal pay tribute as Oyo monarch buries mother

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State were among the dignitaries who gathered in Ogbomoso on Thursday to pay their last respects as the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, laid his mother, Yeye Alao, to rest. Other prominent attendees included Kwara State Deputy Governor Read More

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4 h. ago FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister

Tribune Online FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister The Federal Government has announced plans to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas to expand access to telecommunications services and improve digital connectivity across the country. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made this known after leading Airtel executives on a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential […] FG to build 7,000 new communication towers in rural areas — Minister Tribune Online

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4 h. ago “Most Nigerians See Politics As Lucrative Business” – EFCC Boss

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede has expressed displeasure over Nigerians’ approach to governance in the country. Speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday, the EFCC’s boss stated that leadership position is not as easy as people sees it. He emphasized that some individuals, who promised to […] The post “Most Nigerians See Politics As Lucrative Business” – EFCC Boss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FAAC Disburses N1.703trn To Federal, State, Local Govts As January Revenue

A total sum of N 1.703 trillion, being January 2025 federation account revenue, has been shared to the federal, State and local governments in the country by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The outcome of the FAAC meeting was announced after a similar meeting for sharing of the statutory revenues was deadlocked last week […]

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4 h. ago Police Nab 2 Female Child Traffickers, Reject ₦1m Bribe In Imo

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have rescued two children from their female abductors in two separate incidents, even as they rejected a ₦1million offer as bribe. Police spokesperson in the state, DSP Henry Okoye disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. Okoye disclosed that on February 4th 2025, operatives […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria, ITU, Others Brainstorm On Submarine Cable Resilience

Nigeria, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Portugal and other stakeholders, have taken steps to proffer solutions to the disruptions of submarine cables and strengthening resilience to protect the infrastructure that is central to growth and sustenance of global digital economy. This was the crux of the ITU International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit that commenced in […]

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4 h. ago Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community

Tribune Online Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community The Owa of Odo Ayedun Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade, has hailed the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, for restoring electricity to the community after experiencing perpetual power outages for years. The monarch in a commendation letter he signed and dated February 25, 2025, which […] Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community Tribune Online

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4 h. ago RMAFC Kicks As State, Local Gov’ts Breach Remuneration Law For Office

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the House of Representatives, have expressed displeasure over the serial flouting of the provisions of the nation’s Remuneration Act which they say has been observed in breach by the State and Local governments. RMAFC chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, said whereas the Remuneration Act was enacted […]

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4 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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5 h. ago Airtel Plans $500m Investment In Nigeria As Telco Chair Meets Tinubu, Defends Tariff Hike

A delegation from Airtel, led by its founder and chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday to discuss the company’s ongoing investments in Nigeria and the recent tariff hike in the telecommunications sector. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting with President Tinubu, Mittal […]

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5 h. ago Lagos Assembly Members Reject Obasa, Reaffirm Meranda As Speaker

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have rejected claims by the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, that he was back in office and remained the Speaker. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, escorted by a large contigent of security operatives, stormed the House of Assembly on Thursday, declaring that he was back in office. The development […]

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5 h. ago Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy

Tribune Online Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia's Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to establish Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. Nigeria signs pact with Saudi Arabia to boost $7.7trn halal economy Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’

Tribune Online Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’ …describes Thursday’s event as Uncalled for, charade and embrassment  The 36 lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly loyal to the Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to communicate their stand regarding the speakership tussle in the house as against rumours making rounds.  The Spokesman […] Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’ Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Starmer slams Badenoch over aids cut, says she is desperate for relevance

Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, has strongly rebuked opposition leader Kemi Badenoch after she claimed he had followed her read more Starmer slams Badenoch over aids cut, says she is desperate for relevance

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6 h. ago Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile

Tribune Online Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile-Igbon Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Thursday led notable dignitaries from all walks of life at the final burial ceremony of the late Yeye Oba Alao, the mother of the Vice-Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs and Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, at Orile Igbo Community. Gov Makinde leads dignitaries at final burial of Yeye Oba Alao in Orile-Igbon Tribune Online

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