25 h. ago “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus

Some members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. They also called on those aspiring for presidential post in the next general election to shelve their ambitions. The group noted that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda remains the surest path to […] The post “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lagos LG poll: Agege youths back Obasa’s son for chairmanship

From Lukman Olabiyi The Agege Youth Vanguard (AYV), a coalition of youth groups, has endorsed Abdulganiyu Vinod Obasa, son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, for the chairmanship of Agege Local Government in the upcoming July 12 election. The group cited Obasa’s youth engagement, leadership potential, and commitment to grassroots development as […] The post Lagos LG poll: Agege youths back Obasa’s son for chairmanship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Agege vice chairman steps down for Speaker Obasa’s son in council election

Abiola Hamsat, the vice chairman of Agege Local Government, has withdrawn his interest in contesting the chairmanship position in the read more Agege vice chairman steps down for Speaker Obasa’s son in council election

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3 d. ago Why I Stepped Down For Speaker Obasa’s Son, Lagos LG Chairmanship Aspirant Reveals

  The vice chairman of Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State, Oluwagbenga Abiola, has stated that he was not pressured to step down for the son of the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, in the local government chairmanship race. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in […]

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4 d. ago Lagos APC LG Chairman Candidate Withdraws For Assembly Speaker, Obasa’s Son

Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State, Oluwagbenga Abiola, has withdrawn his interest to contest for the chairmanship position of the LG in the upcoming council election in July, 2025. Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday, Mr. Abiola disclosed that he stepped down for Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos […] The post Lagos APC LG Chairman Candidate Withdraws For Assembly Speaker, Obasa’s Son appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Lagos LG Deputy Chair Withdraws From Election For Assembly Speaker, Obasa’s Son

Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State, Oluwagbenga Abiola, has withdrawn his interest to contest for the chairmanship position of the LG in the upcoming council election in July, 2025. Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday, Mr. Abiola disclosed that he stepped down for Abdulganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos […] The post Lagos LG Deputy Chair Withdraws From Election For Assembly Speaker, Obasa’s Son appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund

By Steve Agbota The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has pledged full legislative support to overhaul Nigeria’s maritime legal framework and promote indigenous vessel ownership. Speaking during an oversight visit to the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, on Tuesday, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. […] The post Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago We’re Working With NASS To Enable Diaspora Voting – APC Chairman

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that the ruling party is working with National Assembly to ensure that Nigerians in the diaspora vote during general elections. Speaking during the unveiling of a new executive committee for the France chapter of the party in Paris on Monday, Ganduje disclosed that APC would […] The post We’re Working With NASS To Enable Diaspora Voting – APC Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Nigeria Needs New Breed Of Leaders With Courage, Integrity” – Lagos Deputy Gov

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called for a new generation of leadership in Nigeria. Hazmat said that the country is in need of leaders who can prioritises national development and integrity during  his or her time in public office. The Deputy Governor led this out on Thursday, at the second edition of the […] The post “Nigeria Needs New Breed Of Leaders With Courage, Integrity” – Lagos Deputy Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court Declares Obasa’s Removal Illegal, Voids Assembly Proceedings

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared Mudashiru Obasa’s removal as the reinstated Speaker of the House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. Justice Pinheiro also voided proceedings and resolutions of the House held on January 13, 2025, during which Obasa was ousted. The judge made the declarations while delivering […]

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1 week ago Court declares Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly’s proceedings

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, yesterday, declared the removal of the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January 13, that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa, […] The post Court declares Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly’s proceedings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court rules Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly proceedings

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has ruled the removal of the reinstated Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January 13, which led to Obasa’s ouster. […] The post Court rules Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly proceedings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court Reinstates Obasa As Lagos Assembly Speaker, Declares Impeachment Illegal

A Lagos High Court has reversed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, ruling that the process leading to his removal was unconstitutional and invalid. The decision was handed down on Wednesday by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, who nullified the Assembly’s session of January 13, 2025, during which Obasa […] The post Court Reinstates Obasa As Lagos Assembly Speaker, Declares Impeachment Illegal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Court declares Obasa’s removal as Lagos speaker illegal

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa had filed a suit against the Read More

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1 week ago Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month

By Chinelo Obogo Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has condemned the exorbitant electricity bills given to consumers by distribution companies (DisCos). Speaking at a roundtable between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Lagos State Government on Monday, Hamzat who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cited his own household bill which he said surged from […] The post Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago INEC chairman urges collaboration among West Africa election bodies

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has called for greater collaboration among Election Management Bodies in West Africa to strengthen democratic governance in the region. Yakubu spoke at the opening of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions in Banjul, Gambia, according to a post via Read More

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3 w. ago Group faults Femi Pedro’s consideration as ambassador from Lagos

A group known as the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has opposed the reported consideration of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro, for an ambassadorial position meant to represent Lagos State. In a statement released on Sunday by its media office, the foundation raised concerns over Pedro’s eligibility for the position, emphasising that he is Read More

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3 w. ago VIDEO: 2Baba, Osawaru make bold appearance at Edo election tribunal amid romance buzz

Popular Nigerian Singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, made a striking appearance on Wednesday at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. He arrived with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly and the Deputy Majority Leader. Osawaru was elected Read More

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3 w. ago Senator Natasha: Arewa Youths Task INEC, Police On Constituents’ Signatures 

Amid the recall process initiated against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Arewa Youths Progressives Assembly, has told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police that Nigerians are keenly watching their actions. This came amid a viral video of some politicians in Kogi State allegedly mass-signing signatures purported to be those of the senator’s constituents. […]

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