7 h. ago Lagos AG, APC chairman in emergency meeting over Assembly leadership crisis

Tribune Online Lagos AG, APC chairman in emergency meeting over Assembly leadership crisis The Attorney General of Lagos, Mr Lawal Pedro, and the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, are currently in an emergency meeting with key stakeholders to address the ongoing leadership issues in the state. Lagos AG, APC chairman in emergency meeting over Assembly leadership crisis Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Rivers Crisis: ACJHR Hails Fubara’s Resolve On Supreme Court Verdicts

A continental human rights group, African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has lauded the Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resolve on the recent Supreme Court judgement which he gracious accepted to implement after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). ACJHR, in a statement by its coordinator, commended the impressive statewide broadcast delivered […]

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis

Tribune Online BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis Heavy security presence, on Monday, greeted the front gate and the environs of the Lagos State House of Assembly amidst the speakership tussle. BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Lagos Assembly staff to work from home amid leadership crisis

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly staff to work from home amid leadership crisis Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely indefinitely, to prevent potential violence from the ongoing leadership crisis. Lagos Assembly staff to work from home amid leadership crisis Tribune Online

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19 h. ago One House, two speakers: Lagos Assembly sinks deeper into crisis

The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has escalated, with both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda claiming the Speakership. Compounding the turmoil, the Assembly now has two clerks – Ottun Babatunde and the suspended Olalekan Onafeko – each asserting authority, writes GBENGA OLONINIRAN The leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly Read More

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24 h. ago Lagos House of Assembly Shifts To Remote Work Amid Leadership Crisis

The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely until further notice due to an escalating leadership crisis. The decision which was carried out on Sunday, outlined in an internal memo by Acting Clerk Mr. A.T.B. Ottun, aims to ensure staff safety and prevent disruptions amid rising tensions. […] The post Lagos House of Assembly Shifts To Remote Work Amid Leadership Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Lagos Assembly asks workers to work from home amid leadership crisis

The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely until further notice due to the ongoing leadership crisis in the legislative arm. The directive was issued on Sunday by the Acting Clerk of the Assembly, Babatunde Abubakar, in a memo addressed to all staff. The move, according to Read More

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37 h. ago Lagos Assembly Crisis: ‘Lawmakers Lack Powers To Impeach Or Elect Leaders” – GAC Insists

Chairman of Governance Advisory Council in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has blamed members of the state’s house of Assembly over the ongoing leadership crisis in the state. Reacting to the removal of former speaker Mudashiru Obasa and electing Mojisola Meranda on January 13, 2025, the GAC Chairman stated that lawmakers have no absolute powers […] The post Lagos Assembly Crisis: ‘Lawmakers Lack Powers To Impeach Or Elect Leaders” – GAC Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago What is your take on the drama, crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly?

Tribune Online What is your take on the drama, crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly? The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly’s leadership is getting intriguing with each passing day, with the most recent drama looking like a coup by democratically elected political officers. KINGSLEY ALUMONA and YUSUF ABDULKADIR sampled the opinions of some Nigerians on the issue. Their views: Abdulqayyum Akindele   NIGERIAN politics has to be […] What is your take on the drama, crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly? Tribune Online

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68 h. ago Court Adjourns Obasa’s Suit Against Lagos Assembly To March 7

As legal tussle commenced on the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Friday joined all members of the legislature as parties in the suit filed by the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Justice Pinheiro gave the Order for Joinder […]

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69 h. ago Lagos speaker: Battle shifts to court as Assembly, Obasa face

There is no end in sight to the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly as the 35 lawmakers who removed Mudashiru Obasa as speaker insisted that the embattled lawmaker would not be reinstated. According to the lawmakers, the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, remains the leader of the Assembly despite Obasa’s declaration that Read More

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3 d. ago Lagos Assembly Crisis: “Meranda Agreed To Resign As Speaker During Peace Meeting” – Obasa

Impeached Lagos speaker, Mudashiru Obasa has claimed that Mojisola Meranda, had agreed to tender her resignation letter as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, amid ongoing leadership tussle, rocking the assembly. Recall that Honorable Obasa, was impeached from the house’s leadership over some corrupt allegations, a […] The post Lagos Assembly Crisis: “Meranda Agreed To Resign As Speaker During Peace Meeting” – Obasa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Lagos Central Mosque Crisis: Court Orders Parties To Maintain Status quo

Justice Ambros Lewis-Alagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered all parties involved in the dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture of the Lagos Central Mosque to maintain the status quo and refrain from any actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Justice Lewis-Alagoa also held, […]

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4 d. ago Intervene In Benue Judiciary Crisis Now, CSOs Tell Federal Gov’t

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition for Good Governance and Transparency in Nigeria (CGGTN), has called on the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi and the National Judicial Council (NJC) to urgently intervene in the crisis rocking the Benue State judiciary. The group said failure of the NJC […]

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5 d. ago NNPP crisis deepens as national leadership dismisses suspension of senator, others

The National leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party has described the purported suspension of the party’s senator and three other House of Representatives members as a ruse. The Kwankwasia group, led by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, had announced the suspension of four senior party members, including Senator Kawu Sumaila, Ali Madakin Gini, Sani Abdullahi Rogo, Read More

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6 d. ago Osun LG Crisis: Northern Groups Urge Tinubu To Maintain Neutrality

Three prominent northern advocacy groups have called on President Bola Tinubu to remain neutral in the ongoing controversy surrounding the local government chairmanship tenure in Osun State. The groups—Arewa Youths for Peace and Security, Arewa Renaissance Movement, and Aladun Gargajiyanmu Movement—warned against any presidential interference that could disrupt the fragile peace in the state. Speaking […]

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7 d. ago Oyo APC Chides Makinde Over Comments On Osun Political Crisis

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde against dabbling into the Osun State political crisis. The party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, in a statement in Ibadan on Monday, asked Makinde to desist from embarking on further actions capable of inciting the people of Osun against one another. Governor Makinde […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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9 d. ago PDP holds peaceful zonal congress in Bauchi, elects new leaders

Tribune Online PDP holds peaceful zonal congress in Bauchi, elects new leaders Amidst its unending leadership crisis, Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, successfully held its North East zonal Congress in what is seen as a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the National Convention. The event, which took place at the Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi, was attended by […] PDP holds peaceful zonal congress in Bauchi, elects new leaders Tribune Online

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