16 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Tinubu has decided, Obasa is not going anywhere – Source

Following President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly, it has been decided that reinstated Speaker Mudashiru Obasa retains his position. Obasa was impeached on January 13, 2025, and was subsequently replaced by Mojisola Merande. The latter resigned on March 3, and Obasa was reinstated. Speaking on Tinubu’s meeting with […] The post Lagos Assembly: Tinubu has decided, Obasa is not going anywhere – Source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Tinubu resolves Lagos assembly crisis, backs Obasa’s return as Speaker

President Bola Tinubu has seemingly resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly by endorsing Mudashiru Obasa’s read more Tinubu resolves Lagos assembly crisis, backs Obasa’s return as Speaker

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44 h. ago A rejoinder to Dr Muiz Banire, SAN: Setting the record straight

A week ago, I published a piece in this column titled, “In Defense of Akande, Osoba and My Role as Advocate in the Lagos Assembly Case( See my column in the Daily Sun of 6th March 2025 https://thesun.ng/in-defence-of-akande-osoba-and-my-role-as-advocate-in-lagos-assembly-case/ )”. Purportedly in response to the said intervention, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, on Monday the 10th of […] The post A rejoinder to Dr Muiz Banire, SAN: Setting the record straight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Tinubu overrules Akande panel, backs Obasa to remain Lagos Speaker

President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite an earlier recommendation for his resignation. The resolution came after a meeting between Tinubu and all 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. The President’s decision contradicts the Read More

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56 h. ago Tinubu meets Obasa, Meranda, other members of Lagos House of Assembly

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The lawmakers who arrived read more Tinubu meets Obasa, Meranda, other members of Lagos House of Assembly

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3 d. ago Court Fixes March 17 To Hear Obasa’s Suit Against Meranda, Others

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has adjourned the hearing of a suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa to March 17, 2025. Obasa challenged his removal as Speaker on January 13, 2025, after 35 lawmakers accused him of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and […]

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3 d. ago Court hears Obasa’s suit against Meranda, others on March 17

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned the hearing of a suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to March 17, 2025. Obasa is challenging his removal as Speaker on January 13, 2025, following allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, Read More

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6 d. ago Lagos Assembly is a private enterprise, the owner hires, fires at will —Bode George

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly is a private enterprise, the owner hires, fires at will —Bode George Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, in this interview by BOLA BADMUS speaks on the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly and the reinstatement of sacked Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as its Speaker following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda from the position. You recently described the reinstatement […] Lagos Assembly is a private enterprise, the owner hires, fires at will —Bode George Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Obasa: Lagos lawmakers in Court for hearing over speakership tussle

Tribune Online Obasa: Lagos lawmakers in Court for hearing over speakership tussle Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos for the continued hearing of a case instituted by the now reinstated Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa: Lagos lawmakers in Court for hearing over speakership tussle Tribune Online

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8 d. ago CBN should allow firms to validate $2.4bn FX claims – Expert

The Director of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Dr Muda Yusuf, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to allow companies affected by the unresolved $2.4bn matured foreign exchange forward contracts to present documentary evidence of their eligibility. In a statement on Wednesday, Yusuf said fairness requires the CBN to invite the Read More

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9 d. ago Lagos Assembly crisis signals ‘government by proxy,’ says Funso Doherty

Funso Doherty, a former governorship candidate, has described the recent crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly as a read more Lagos Assembly crisis signals ‘government by proxy,’ says Funso Doherty

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9 d. ago A look at steps in impeaching the head of a legislative body

Tribune Online A look at steps in impeaching the head of a legislative body In the last few days, the Lagos House of Assembly had been in the news over the impeachment, removal and return of the speaker of the Assembly. This raises questions in the mind of people on the process of impeachment in a legislative arm of government which is at the forefront of the impeachment process […] A look at steps in impeaching the head of a legislative body Tribune Online

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Mixed reactions trail Obasa’s return as Lagos Assembly speaker

Mixed reactions are trailing the surprise return of Mudashiru Obasa as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. read more Mixed reactions trail Obasa’s return as Lagos Assembly speaker

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1 week ago Obasa to decide withdrawal of suit against Meranda, assembly – Lawyer

Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the counsel for the newly-re-elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said his client will be deciding on the withdrawal of the suit against the Assembly and former Speaker Mojisola Meranda. Obasa had in February dragged Meranda and the assembly to court to challenge his removal Read More

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1 week ago FULL SPEECH: I resigned as speaker to save Lagos Assembly – Meranda

The immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has cited the need to preserve the integrity of the legislative institution as the basis for her resignation. In her resignation speech on Monday, Meranda stated that her decision was made in the interest of democracy and to prevent further crisis within Read More

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1 week ago Lagos Assembly’s peaceful resolution, victory for democracy — APC

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly’s peaceful resolution, victory for democracy — APC The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lauded the peaceful resolution of the internal rift within the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as a victory for democracy and a testament to the party’s effective conflict resolution mechanisms. Lagos Assembly’s peaceful resolution, victory for democracy — APC Tribune Online

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1 week ago Desmond Elliot in tears as Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly speaker

In a heart-wrenching display of emotion at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere Constituency read more Desmond Elliot in tears as Meranda resigns as Lagos Assembly speaker

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1 week 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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