5 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Meranda’s deputy, Chief Whip reverse to old positions

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly: Meranda’s deputy, Chief Whip reverse to old positions A wave of resignations and reshuffling continued at the crisis-hit Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday as Chief Whip, Hon David Setonji stepped down. Lagos Assembly: Meranda’s deputy, Chief Whip reverse to old positions Tribune Online

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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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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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18 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 crisis, direct attack on rule of law — Rhodes

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly crisis, direct attack on rule of law — Rhodes-Vivour He asserted that this forceful seizure of the legislative chambers undermines the very foundations of the nation's democracy and sends a disturbing message about how power is wielded in the state. Lagos Assembly crisis, direct attack on rule of law — Rhodes-Vivour Tribune Online

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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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52 h. ago Lagos crisis: Suspended clerk misrepresented Court’s judgement — Acting Clerk

Tribune Online Lagos crisis: Suspended clerk misrepresented Court’s judgement — Acting Clerk The Acting Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Taiwo Abubakar Babatunde Ottun, has stated that the embattled Clerk of the House, Mr. Olalekan Biliamin Onafeko, misrepresented the judgment of the Industrial Court of Arbitration, which recently ruled on his suspension by the Assembly. Lagos crisis: Suspended clerk misrepresented Court’s judgement — Acting Clerk Tribune Online

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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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2 d. 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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3 d. 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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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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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