26 m. ago JAMB challenges court order nullifying age restriction policy

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has stated that it has sought a stay of execution on a landmark ruling that nullified its minimum age policy around tertiary school admissions. According to a report by TheCable on Friday, JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin,  said the board has filed an appeal against Read More

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80 m. ago FPRO Tasks Ogun Command To Fish Out Man Who Violently Kicked Toddler In Viral Video

Following the outrage that greeted a viral video of a man identified as Odukaye Kunle where he was seen kicking a minor, the Nigeria Police Force has charged the Ogun State Police Command to immediately launch a manhunt for his arrest. A Facebook user identified as Adelere Rasaki posted the video on Thursday, where he […]

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86 m. ago EPL: Guardiola dismisses claims of major Man City squad overhaul

Pep Guardiola says his veteran Manchester City stars still have a key role to play in the club’s rebuild as he seeks to reclaim past glories after a difficult season. City have only the FA Cup left to compete for in terms of silverware, following the collapse of their Premier League title defence and their Read More

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88 m. ago Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker

Tribune Online Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have insisted that Mrs Mojisola Meranda remains Speaker of the parliament and has not resigned. Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Tribune Online

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93 m. ago Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7

Tribune Online Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 ustice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has adjourned further hearing in the suit filed by the removed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, against the House and its new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, to Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Lagos Speaker: Lawyers at loggerheads over Assembly brief as court fixes date for hearing

By Lukman Olabiyi Drama ensued at the Lagos State court on Friday when two lawyers simultaneously claimed to represent the Lagos State House of Assembly in a suit filed by Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, challenging his removal as Speaker.   Obasa filed the suit (ID/9047GCM/2025) before Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, contesting the constitutionality of the Lagos State […] The post Lagos Speaker: Lawyers at loggerheads over Assembly brief as court fixes date for hearing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Meranda Slams Obasa’s Inversion Into Lagos Assembly Complex, Says Security Escorts Not Fully Restored 

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has described the actions of impeached speaker Mudashiru Obasa as a show of shame. Recall that Mr. Obasa, on Thursday invaded the Assembly’s complex with some security men, fully armed, alongside four members of the house to preside over plenary session. The development is coming, […] The post Meranda Slams Obasa’s Inversion Into Lagos Assembly Complex, Says Security Escorts Not Fully Restored  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lawyers clash over Lagos assembly representation in Obasa removal suit

A mild drama ensued on Friday at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja when two lawyers laid claim to being the official counsel for the Lagos State House of Assembly during the hearing of a suit filed by Mudashiru Obasa, challenging his removal as Speaker of the Assembly. Obasa, in suit number ID/9047GCM/2025 Read More

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3 h. ago Nigerian Air France passengers diverted to Togo will return tonight – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has given an update on the passengers who were diverted to Lome in Togo by Air France, following bad weather experienced by the airline in Abuja on Thursday. On his X handle on Friday, NCAA spokesman, Michael Achimugu said the 55 passengers were housed by the airline in a four-star Read More

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3 h. ago Nigerian Air France passengers in Togo to return tonight – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has given an update on the passengers who were diverted to Lome in Togo by Air France, following bad weather experienced by the airline in Abuja on Thursday. On his X handle on Friday, NCAA spokesman, Michael Achimugu said the 55 passengers were housed by the airline in a four-star Read More

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3 h. ago Police raid kidnappers’ hideout in Delta, free five hostages

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad of the Delta State Police Command engaged suspected kidnappers in the Ubuluku-Ogwashi-Uku forests, where victims were being held hostage. They successfully rescued five members of Elyon Paradise Ministry, Ogwashi-Uku, who had been abducted while attending a night vigil at the church. Following the kidnapping on February 22, Read More

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3 h. ago INEC warns against premature action on Rivers assembly vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday issued a warning regarding the handling of vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly, following allegations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had accused INEC of selectively implementing elections to fill vacancies caused by political defections, particularly in light of the ongoing factional crisis in the Assembly. Read More

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3 h. ago Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables

Tribune Online Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables It was a traumatic experience for students of the College of Nursing Sciences in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Thursday night as armed robbers invaded one of their hostels located outside but close to the school, carting away valuables, including at least seven mobile phones. Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Lagos Speaker Meranda Says Security Details Partially Restored

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda said on Friday, that her security details have not been fully restored. Hon. Meranda also denied rumours of her resignation and condemned the alleged invasion on Thursday of the Assembly by the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Regarding her security arrangements, Meranda informed […]

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4 h. ago Naval chief orders probe into missing corpse at Delta hospital

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of the corpse of a 78-year-old man, late Joseph Ighorhiohwunu, from the mortuary of the Nigerian Navy Hospital in Effurun, Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that this followed a petition from the family of the deceased, led by Read More

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4 h. ago VIDEO: Speaker Meranda slams Obasa’s actions as ‘show of shame’

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has condemned the actions of ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as a “show of shame” following a disruption at the Assembly complex on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that Obasa and his security officials stormed the assembly complex on Thursday and entered the Speaker’s Office. He Read More

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4 h. ago Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa

Tribune Online Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa Twenty-nine lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the hearing of a suit brought against the House and its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, by the removed Speaker of the House. Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Lagos Speaker: Court fixes March 7 for hearing of all pending applications in Obasa’s suit

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja , has fixed March 7 , for hearing of all pending applications in the suit filed by former Speaker of the State House Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa had dragged the state government, the Assembly to court over what he termed as […] The post Lagos Speaker: Court fixes March 7 for hearing of all pending applications in Obasa’s suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos lawmakers hire Falana, other senior lawyers to defend Obasa’s removal

A team of senior lawyers, including Femi Falana (SAN), Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), and other prominent lawyers, are currently the Lagos read more Lagos lawmakers hire Falana, other senior lawyers to defend Obasa’s removal

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5 h. ago Former President Buhari Returns To Kaduna Residence After Two Years In Daura

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has made a return to his Kaduna residence, marking the end of a two-year stay in Daura, Katsina State, following his departure from office in May 2023. Bashir Ahmad, Buhari’s former aide, confirmed the development on X, stating, “Today, former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to his Kaduna residence after spending […] The post Former President Buhari Returns To Kaduna Residence After Two Years In Daura appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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