7 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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7 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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7 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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9 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security A group, under the aegis of the Assembly of Lagos Youths, has condemned the withdrawal of security aides attached to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda and the reinstatement of those of sacked former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as not only undemocratic but also a direct affront to the rule […] Lagos Assembly crisis: Group condemns withdrawal of Meranda’s security Tribune Online

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25 h. 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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25 h. 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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32 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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34 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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36 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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38 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis family issue, resolved amicably — Reinstated Clerk

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly crisis family issue, resolved amicably — Reinstated Clerk The suspended Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, has described the ongoing issues within the House as a "family matter" that has now been resolved. Lagos Assembly crisis family issue, resolved amicably — Reinstated Clerk Tribune Online

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38 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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44 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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48 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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48 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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4 d. ago Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

The speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House, The PUNCH learnt. Read More

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5 d. ago AIT, Channels TV Apologise To DSS Over Lagos Assembly Report 

Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television have apologised to the Department of State Services (DSS) over their reports on the agency’s alleged involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on February 17. This is even as Channels TV, on Friday, also offered an apology during its programme, Politics Today, anchored by Seun […]

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5 d. ago Lagos Assembly: Tinubu engages Akande, Osoba, others on peace mission

As part of last-minute efforts to resolve the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, President Bola Tinubu has drafted bigwigs in the All Progressives Congress to wade into the matter. The PUNCH reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former governors of Osun, Ogun and Lagos, namely Chief Bisi Akande, Chief Olusegun Read More

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6 d. ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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6 d. ago AIT, Channels TV apologise to DSS over reports on Lagos Assembly Incident

Africa Independent Television and Channels Television have publicly apologised to the Department of State Services over their reports on the agency’s involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on February 17. AIT News, in an official statement during its News Hour program, retracted its initial report clarifying that its reporting was based on Read More

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9 d. ago “We’re United, Focused” – APC Lawmakers Debunk Alleged Mass Defection To LP Amid Lagos Assembly Crisis

Lagos State House of Assembly has denied viral reports claiming that 27 members of the rulling All Progressives Congress have defected to the Labour Party. The Assembly also said that the rumour was aimed to sow discord and confusion within the Assembly and among the good people of the State. In a statement on Wednesday, […] The post “We’re United, Focused” – APC Lawmakers Debunk Alleged Mass Defection To LP Amid Lagos Assembly Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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