1 hour ago Joshua does not want rematch with ‘menace’ Parker – Promoter

Anthony Joshua knows the ‘menace’ of Joseph Parker and will not want a rematch, says the New Zealander’s promoter David Higgins. Joshua watched from ringside as Parker produced a ruthless knockout victory over Martin Bakole, who stepped in as a replacement opponent after Daniel Dubois was ruled out through illness. Parker’s promoter Higgins believes the Read More

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1 hour ago Kano gov suspends acting Head of Service over workers’ salary deductions

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended the Acting Head of Service, Salisu Mustapha, with immediate effect over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. The suspension was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday. Tofa confirmed that Mustapha has also been directed to step aside Read More

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2 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa storms Assembly, hold plenary with 3 lawmakers

• As 36 lawmakers reject him, Police restore Meranda’s security details By Sunday Ani and Christopher Oji The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly took a disturbing dimension yesterday,  as ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, stormed the Complex, alongside some armed men and forced his way into the Speaker’s office. Obasa was on January […] The post Lagos Assembly crisis: Obasa storms Assembly, hold plenary with 3 lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Obasa apologises for assault on DSS operatives at Lagos assembly

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has apologised to the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police Force for the attack on their officers at the Assembly on February 17. Obasa issued the apology in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. He described the assault as unfortunate. Read More

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3 h. ago Israel ceasefire, Ukraine peace, trade top talks as Starmer meets Trump

Donald Trump, President of the United States, and Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, held a joint press read more Israel ceasefire, Ukraine peace, trade top talks as Starmer meets Trump

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3 h. ago MTN hopes new tariff hikes will stabilise Nigerian business after two difficult years

MTN hopes that new tariff hikes in Nigeria will be a key step in helping to steady the group’s largest read more MTN hopes new tariff hikes will stabilise Nigerian business after two difficult years

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4 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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5 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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5 h. ago Nigeria Ready To Adopt Global Best Practices In Telecom Sector — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal […]

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5 h. ago Obasa Apologises To DSS Over Assault On Operatives By Lagos Assembly Workers

Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has apologised to security agencies following the recent assault on operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the Lagos State Assembly premises. LEADERSHIP reports that Obasa, who was impeached as Speaker of the House in January, stormed the Assembly premises on Thursday with the aid of Police escorts and […]

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6 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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7 h. ago Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting, says Obasa

The ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that the speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, had stepped down as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday during an interview with Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. The embattled lawmaker said Meranda resigned at the peace meeting held at Read More

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7 h. ago 10 Essential Steps for African Actors to Attract International Opportunities

In an ever-evolving global film and television industry, African actors are increasingly making their mark on the international stage. However, read more 10 Essential Steps for African Actors to Attract International Opportunities

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7 h. ago Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly amid lawmakers’ rejection

Mudashiru Obasa, embattled ex-speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only about read more Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly amid lawmakers’ rejection

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7 h. ago Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu

Tribune Online Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu Deputy Speaker said the Special Committee on Constitution Review which he also chairs is engaging stakeholders across all sectors to ensure that the outcomes of the process will reflect the aspirations of the Nigerian people, emphasizing it will provide a solid foundation Reps to prioritise national unity, cohesion, strengthen democratic institutions – Kalu Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Impeached Lagos Speaker Obasa Presides Over Plenary With Four Lawmakers

Embattled former speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only four lawmakers in attendance. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the session took place after security operatives allegedly forced open the chamber doors, granting Obasa and his loyalists access. Meanwhile, over 26 other members of the assembly […] The post Impeached Lagos Speaker Obasa Presides Over Plenary With Four Lawmakers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FAAC Disburses N1.703trn To Federal, State, Local Govts As January Revenue

A total sum of N 1.703 trillion, being January 2025 federation account revenue, has been shared to the federal, State and local governments in the country by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). The outcome of the FAAC meeting was announced after a similar meeting for sharing of the statutory revenues was deadlocked last week […]

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8 h. ago Nigeria, ITU, Others Brainstorm On Submarine Cable Resilience

Nigeria, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Portugal and other stakeholders, have taken steps to proffer solutions to the disruptions of submarine cables and strengthening resilience to protect the infrastructure that is central to growth and sustenance of global digital economy. This was the crux of the ITU International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit that commenced in […]

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8 h. ago Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community

Tribune Online Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community The Owa of Odo Ayedun Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade, has hailed the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, for restoring electricity to the community after experiencing perpetual power outages for years. The monarch in a commendation letter he signed and dated February 25, 2025, which […] Monarch lauds Ekiti Speaker for restoring electricity in community Tribune Online

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8 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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