49 m. ago Excitement Builds As 3rd ECOWAS – Abuja Int’l Marathon Holds Saturday

The vibrant city of Abuja is set to host the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the ECOWAS – Abuja International Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, March 1st, 2025. This year’s event, themed “Run for Unity and Integrity,” is expected to attract thousands of runners from across the region and beyond, with a total prize pool of […]

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55 m. ago Army Day Secondary School Triumphs At Wike Renew Hope School Sports Festival

In a thrilling showcase of athletic prowess, Army Day Secondary School, Maitama, has been crowned the overall champion of the senior school classification at the Wike Renew Hope School Sports Festival. The school clinched an impressive total of seven gold, six silver, and three bronze medals, marking a significant achievement in the competitive event. The […]

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78 m. ago Obasa Apologises To DSS, Police Over Lagos Assembly Incident

Mudashiru Obasa, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has tendered an apology to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force for the assault on their operatives at the Assembly complex on February 17. In a statement on Thursday, Obasa described the incident as “highly regrettable” and apologized for […] The post Obasa Apologises To DSS, Police Over Lagos Assembly Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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82 m. ago Tinubu’s Silence On Lagos Assembly Crisis Suggests Endorsement Of Anti

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly. He condemned the use of “backdoor tactics” and state-backed security forces to reverse the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, despite his ousting by most lawmakers. According to him, Tinubu’s refusal […] The post Tinubu’s Silence On Lagos Assembly Crisis Suggests Endorsement Of Anti-Democratic Maneuvers – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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84 m. 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 h. ago Jobberman, experts task businesses on growth amid uncertainty

Jobberman in collaboration with industry and economic experts have advised business executives to adopt high agency, strategic adaptability, and proactive planning to navigate the economic uncertainties of 2025. Speaking at the Jobberman Business Breakfast for C-Suite Executives in Lagos on Thursday, they outlined actionable strategies for sustainability and growth amid evolving challenges. Managing Director of Read More

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4 h. ago Stakeholders seek SEZ regulators’ collaboration to boost exports

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Special Economic Zones have called for stronger collaboration between Free Zones Regulatory Authorities and key government agencies to enhance operational efficiency and streamline regulatory processes. According to a statement, participants at the recently held 3rd SEZs Annual Meeting in Lagos, urged regulatory bodies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service, National Agency for Read More

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4 h. ago FG targets $100bn GDP boost from creative industries growth – Minister

The Federal Government has set a target of increasing Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product by $100 billion through strategic investments in the creative industries. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, disclosed this during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, emphasising the administration’s commitment to leveraging the sector’s vast potential. Read More

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5 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Obasa returns as Akande, Osoba panel’s intervention collapses

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, returned to the House in a shocking move on Thursday. Obasa, who was removed as Speaker by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, came in the company of security officials and made his way into the Speaker’s Office around 9 am. The PUNCH Read More

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6 h. ago Lagos, Anambra, six others battle for N6m Maths competition prize

Eight schools across seven states will compete for the N6m prize at the finals of the 2025 National Mathematics Tournament to be held on Saturday, at Eko Hotels, Lagos. The schools are from Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Abuja, Rivers, Kaduna and Anambra. President, Maths4Life Foundation, Omoniyi Osuntuyi, named the final eight as Epe Girls High School, Read More

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7 h. ago Education crucial for Africa leadership transformation – Moghalu

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has emphasised that education is the key to transforming governance in Africa. Speaking at an information session in Lagos on Tuesday, Moghalu, who serves as the inaugural president of the African School of Governance, Kigali, Rwanda, underscored the critical role of education in Read More

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8 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa storms Assembly, hold plenary with 3 lawmakers

• As 36 lawmakers reject him, Police restore Meranda’s security details By Sunday Ani and Christopher Oji The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly took a disturbing dimension yesterday,  as ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, stormed the Complex, alongside some armed men and forced his way into the Speaker’s office. Obasa was on January […] The post Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa storms Assembly, hold plenary with 3 lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Obasa apologises for assault on DSS operatives at Lagos assembly

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has apologised to the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police Force for the attack on their officers at the Assembly on February 17. Obasa issued the apology in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. He described the assault as unfortunate. Read More

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10 h. ago Nigerian Army commissions renovated blocks in Ikeja Cantonment

Tribune Online Nigerian Army commissions renovated blocks in Ikeja Cantonment The Nigerian Army has announced the commissioning of seven (7) freshly renovated CORPORAL below quarters and three (3) units of two-bedroom senior non-commissioned officers’ quarters.  The commissioning occurred on Wednesday at the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos State. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE : COAS didn’t introduce automatic promotion — Nigerian Army refutes reports The Chief of […] Nigerian Army commissions renovated blocks in Ikeja Cantonment Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has said that the command has restored all security escorts of Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had earlier reported that security details attached to Mrs. Meranda, were removed while her rival, embattled former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa got back his security escorts. […] The post Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. 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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11 h. 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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12 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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12 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Tinubu’s silence, tacit endorsement of anti

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly crisis: Tinubu’s silence, tacit endorsement of anti-democratic maneuvers — Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of tacitly endorsing an anti-democratic scheme to impose his preferred candidate against the will of lawmakers. Lagos Assembly crisis: Tinubu’s silence, tacit endorsement of anti-democratic maneuvers — Atiku Tribune Online

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12 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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