5 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa reclaims speakership as Meranda resigns, returns as deputy speaker

• Lawmakers bid her farewell   By Sunday Ani The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly appears to have given way to peace with the resignation of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda and the return of the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. In what many saw as a surprise and unexpected move, Meranda, after 49 […] The post Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa reclaims speakership as Meranda resigns, returns as deputy speaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago State creation: Reps panel sets new deadline for submission of proposals

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has set March 26 as  the new deadline for the submission of proposals for the creation of new states and new local government areas. The deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu,on Monday, said the extension […] The post State creation: Reps panel sets new deadline for submission of proposals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns •Meranda bowns to pressures from party, reverts to deputy,•Lawmakers eulogise her giant strides within 49 days in office AFTER weeks of intense intrigues andmanoeuvers  among main stakeholders and power brokers in Lagos State, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa on Monday regained his seat as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. His dramatic reinstatement, which […] Lagos Assembly Speaker crisis: Nigerians await next move as Obasa returns, Meranda resigns Tribune Online

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17 h. ago ECOWAS Parliament’s 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubu’s commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration

The First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the advancement of the West African region. Senator Barau described President Tinubu, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State […] The post ECOWAS Parliament’s 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubu’s commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago PHOTOS: Barau hails Tinubu’s leadership at Lagos ECOWAS session

Senator Barau Jibrin, First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a “beacon of inspiration” for the West African subregion. Barau made these remarks on Monday during the opening ceremony of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, Read More

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18 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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19 h. ago BREAKING: Obasa Set For Formal Return As Lagos Speaker Meranda, Deputy Resign

All is now set for the formal reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday afternoon as the presiding officers of the House have suddenly tendered their resignations at plenary. The deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Fatai Bola, has announced his resignation at about 3.15pm. As the […]

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20 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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21 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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24 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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31 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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37 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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38 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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38 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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50 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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65 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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: 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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