23 h. ago Lagos Assembly mourns APC Chair’s wife, prays for family’s comfort

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly mourns APC Chair’s wife, prays for family’s comfort Stephen described Mrs. Ojelabi as not only a devoted wife to the Lagos State All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman, but also a respected mother and confidante. Lagos Assembly mourns APC Chair’s wife, prays for family’s comfort Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Somolu LG chairman mourns Lagos APC chairman’s wife’s passing

Tribune Online Somolu LG chairman mourns Lagos APC chairman’s wife’s passing Hon. Salawu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Owolabi Oseni, described the loss as deeply painful, acknowledging the profound sorrow that comes with losing a loving spouse. Somolu LG chairman mourns Lagos APC chairman’s wife’s passing Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan

Tribune Online Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Senator Teslim Folarin, the 2023 Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a host of dignitaries to receive the late lawmaker’s body at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Friday. Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Vehicle assembler to adopt Lagos technical college’s automobile department

Lanre Shittu Motors has said the company will adopt the Automobile Department at the Government Technical College in Aso-soba, Lagos. This automotive company said the development will enhance the school’s academic and practical automotive programmes. According to the Managing Director of the company, Taiwo Shittu, the initiative will include substantial financial backing, in-school training, and Read More

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8 d. ago Court Rejects Move By Obasa To Replace Falana As Lagos Assembly’s Counsel

The Lagos State High Court has dismissed an application seeking a change of counsel representing the Lagos State House of Assembly in the suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who is challenging his initial impeachment. At the resumed hearing of the case on Monday, the court maintained that […]

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8 d. ago Court dismisses suit seeking to change Lagos Assembly counsel

Tribune Online Court dismisses suit seeking to change Lagos Assembly counsel Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos High Court has dismissed an application seeking a change of counsel representing the Lagos State House of Assembly in the suit filed by the reinstated speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Court dismisses suit seeking to change Lagos Assembly counsel Tribune Online

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1 week ago Lawmaker denies involvement in petrol smuggling to Ghana, Togo

The member representing Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State at the National Assembly, Sesi Whingan, has debunked rumours making the rounds of his involvement in the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol from Badagry to the neighbouring countries of Ghana and Togo. This was contained in a press statement made available to our Read More

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Court Awards N5m To Benue Varsity Lecturer Accused Of Kidnapping

Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has awarded N5million damages in favour of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM) Makurdi lecturer, Dr. Tersagh Ichor who was accused of masterminding the kidnapping of ASUU chairman’s wife, Mrs Susan Anyagh. The court judgement was also in favour of Prof. Ahemen Iorkyaa against Dr. Paul Anyagh, three others for […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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