2 h. ago Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker

Tribune Online Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have insisted that Mrs Mojisola Meranda remains Speaker of the parliament and has not resigned. Again, Lagos Assembly lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as Speaker Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Meranda Slams Obasa’s Inversion Into Lagos Assembly Complex, Says Security Escorts Not Fully Restored 

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has described the actions of impeached speaker Mudashiru Obasa as a show of shame. Recall that Mr. Obasa, on Thursday invaded the Assembly’s complex with some security men, fully armed, alongside four members of the house to preside over plenary session. The development is coming, […] The post Meranda Slams Obasa’s Inversion Into Lagos Assembly Complex, Says Security Escorts Not Fully Restored  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos Speaker Meranda Says Security Details Partially Restored

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda said on Friday, that her security details have not been fully restored. Hon. Meranda also denied rumours of her resignation and condemned the alleged invasion on Thursday of the Assembly by the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Regarding her security arrangements, Meranda informed […]

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5 h. ago VIDEO: Speaker Meranda slams Obasa’s actions as ‘show of shame’

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has condemned the actions of ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as a “show of shame” following a disruption at the Assembly complex on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that Obasa and his security officials stormed the assembly complex on Thursday and entered the Speaker’s Office. He Read More

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5 h. ago Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa

Tribune Online Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa Twenty-nine lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the hearing of a suit brought against the House and its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, by the removed Speaker of the House. Speakership tussle: Lagos lawmakers appear in Court over suit filed by Obasa Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Lagos Assembly Crisis: “Meranda Agreed To Resign As Speaker During Peace Meeting” – Obasa

Impeached Lagos speaker, Mudashiru Obasa has claimed that Mojisola Meranda, had agreed to tender her resignation letter as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, amid ongoing leadership tussle, rocking the assembly. Recall that Honorable Obasa, was impeached from the house’s leadership over some corrupt allegations, a […] The post Lagos Assembly Crisis: “Meranda Agreed To Resign As Speaker During Peace Meeting” – Obasa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has said that the command has restored all security escorts of Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had earlier reported that security details attached to Mrs. Meranda, were removed while her rival, embattled former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa got back his security escorts. […] The post Speakership: Police Restore Meranda’s Security Escorts Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims

Tribune Online VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has claimed that his successor and current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has voluntarily resigned from her position during a recent peace meeting. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Thursday, Obasa claimed that Meranda announced her resignation in the presence of party leaders at […] VIDEO: Meranda voluntarily resigned as Lagos Speaker, Obasa claims Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP 

Tribune Online Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP  …says Speaker’s security details not restored The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh, has explained why security details attached to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, were withdrawn, saying the aides have been restored. The Lagos Police boss, while confirming the withdrawal of four policemen attached to Meranda, blamed […] Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP  Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Speaker Meranda Stripped Of Security Protection Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The development is coming amid leadership crisis within the Assembly. Recall that former speaker, Mudashiru Obasa was […] The post Speaker Meranda Stripped Of Security Protection Amid Ongoing Crisis In Lagos Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Lagos Assembly Members Reject Obasa, Reaffirm Meranda As Speaker

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have rejected claims by the ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, that he was back in office and remained the Speaker. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, escorted by a large contigent of security operatives, stormed the House of Assembly on Thursday, declaring that he was back in office. The development […]

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25 h. ago Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’

Tribune Online Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’ …describes Thursday’s event as Uncalled for, charade and embrassment  The 36 lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly loyal to the Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, have called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to communicate their stand regarding the speakership tussle in the house as against rumours making rounds.  The Spokesman […] Lagos lawmakers to APC leaders: ‘Call us and tell your decision to our face’ Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Lagos lawmakers reject Obasa, insist Meranda remains speaker

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have rejected Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the parliament. Speaking with journalists at the assembly complex on Thursday, the lawmakers refuted Obasa’s claim that he remains the speaker. The 36 lawmakers reaffirmed their support for the current speaker, Mojisola Meranda, insisting that she is the speaker Read More

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29 h. ago Why Meranda’s security was pulled: Police cite lack of approval

By Sunday Ani Following the withdrawal of police escorts from the embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, earlier today, a police source, who preferred anonymity, has revealed that it was due to a lack of valid approval. Earlier, Meranda’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr Victor Ganzallo, informed us that the […] The post Why Meranda’s security was pulled: Police cite lack of approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Police restore Obasa’s security details, withdraw Meranda’s, as ex

Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa who was impeached as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly in January may return to his read more Police restore Obasa’s security details, withdraw Meranda’s, as ex-Lagos Speaker set for return

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31 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Speaker Meranda’s security withdrawn amid crisis

Things have taken an interesting turn at the Lagos State House of Assembly as the latest reports reveal that all security details assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda have been withdrawn. The Assembly has been embroiled in a crisis since the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, and things came to a climax on Wednesday when […] The post Lagos Assembly: Speaker Meranda’s security withdrawn amid crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn

Tribune Online Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawnnPolice escorts assigned to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, have been withdrawn with immediate effect, including those securing the Assembly complex. Police escorts assigned to Lagos Speaker, Meranda, withdrawn Tribune Online

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34 h. ago [JUST IN] Lagos Assembly crisis: Speaker Meranda’s security aides withdrawn

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. The PUNCH can report that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The PUNCH cannot immediately verify who authorised the withdrawal but a source close to the Speaker Read More

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34 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Speaker Meranda’s security aides withdrawn

All security aides attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn. The PUNCH can report that as of Thursday morning, security details attached to the speaker including police officers have been withdrawn. The PUNCH cannot immediately verify who authorised the withdrawal but a source close to the Speaker Read More

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3 d. ago Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

The speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House, The PUNCH learnt. Read More

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