34 h. ago Lagos Assembly workers apologise for assaulting DSS officials

Three officials of the Lagos State House of Assembly who were arrested for assaulting officers of the Department of State Services during the recent leadership crisis that rocked the legislative house have apologised to the service. The Assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Babatunde Ottun, had invited Read More

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47 h. ago Desmond Elliot’s Public Image Suffers Due To Poor PR – Femi Branch

Nigerian actor Femi Branch has defended Desmond Elliot, stating that the lawmaker’s contributions as a politician often go unnoticed due to poor publicity. Elliot, who represents Surulere in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has faced frequent criticism on social media over his political remarks and actions. Speaking in an interview on Nollywood on Radio, […] The post Desmond Elliot’s Public Image Suffers Due To Poor PR – Femi Branch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Despite Tinubu’s intervention, Obasa pursues suit against Meranda, lawmakers

Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the counsel for the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, for the umpteenth time on Sunday, dismissed speculations that his principal would be dropping the suit against erstwhile Speaker Mojisola Meranda, and the Assembly members. Fashanu, in a telephone interview with The PUNCH, said his team was Read More

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5 d. ago Traders protest spare parts’ market demolition at Lagos Assembly

Hundreds of shop owners and market leaders from the Owode Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, demanding an immediate halt to the ongoing demolition of their market. The protesters, who marched from the Lagos State Fire Service headquarters, displayed placards with messages such as, “Sanwo-Olu, call LASBCA Read More

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7 d. 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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4 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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