6 h. ago PHOTOS: Barau hails Tinubu’s leadership at Lagos ECOWAS session

Senator Barau Jibrin, First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a “beacon of inspiration” for the West African subregion. Barau made these remarks on Monday during the opening ceremony of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, Read More

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8 h. ago BREAKING: Obasa Set For Formal Return As Lagos Speaker Meranda, Deputy Resign

All is now set for the formal reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday afternoon as the presiding officers of the House have suddenly tendered their resignations at plenary. The deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Fatai Bola, has announced his resignation at about 3.15pm. As the […]

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8 h. ago Lagos Speaker Meranda Presides Over Plenary After Meeting With Obasa

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, on Monday afternoon, presided over plenary after meeting with the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. LEADERSHIP reports that both Meranda and Obasa had earlier in the day held a meeting with other members of the House, APC leaders and the state’s Attorney General. The plenary was […]

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9 h. ago Lagos AG, APC chairman in emergency meeting over Assembly leadership crisis

Tribune Online Lagos AG, APC chairman in emergency meeting over Assembly leadership crisis The Attorney General of Lagos, Mr Lawal Pedro, and the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, are currently in an emergency meeting with key stakeholders to address the ongoing leadership issues in the state. Lagos AG, APC chairman in emergency meeting over Assembly leadership crisis Tribune Online

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis

Tribune Online BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis Heavy security presence, on Monday, greeted the front gate and the environs of the Lagos State House of Assembly amidst the speakership tussle. BREAKING: Heavy security at Lagos Assembly over leadership crisis Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Lagos Assembly staff to work from home amid leadership crisis

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly staff to work from home amid leadership crisis Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely indefinitely, to prevent potential violence from the ongoing leadership crisis. Lagos Assembly staff to work from home amid leadership crisis Tribune Online

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20 h. ago One House, two speakers: Lagos Assembly sinks deeper into crisis

The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has escalated, with both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda claiming the Speakership. Compounding the turmoil, the Assembly now has two clerks – Ottun Babatunde and the suspended Olalekan Onafeko – each asserting authority, writes GBENGA OLONINIRAN The leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly Read More

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25 h. ago Lagos House of Assembly Shifts To Remote Work Amid Leadership Crisis

The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely until further notice due to an escalating leadership crisis. The decision which was carried out on Sunday, outlined in an internal memo by Acting Clerk Mr. A.T.B. Ottun, aims to ensure staff safety and prevent disruptions amid rising tensions. […] The post Lagos House of Assembly Shifts To Remote Work Amid Leadership Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Lagos Assembly asks workers to work from home amid leadership crisis

The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely until further notice due to the ongoing leadership crisis in the legislative arm. The directive was issued on Sunday by the Acting Clerk of the Assembly, Babatunde Abubakar, in a memo addressed to all staff. The move, according to Read More

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27 h. ago Lagos Gov’t Unveils 2025 Land Use Charge Bills, Offers 15% Early Payment Discount

The Lagos State Government has released the 2025 Land Use Charge (LUC) bills, offering property owners a 15 per cent discount for payments made within 30 days of receipt. Commissioner for Finance in the state, Abayomi Oluyemi who disclosed this, highlighted the importance of the Land Use Charge in supporting infrastructure and public services. He […]

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69 h. ago What is your take on the drama, crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly?

Tribune Online What is your take on the drama, crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly? The crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly’s leadership is getting intriguing with each passing day, with the most recent drama looking like a coup by democratically elected political officers. KINGSLEY ALUMONA and YUSUF ABDULKADIR sampled the opinions of some Nigerians on the issue. Their views: Abdulqayyum Akindele   NIGERIAN politics has to be […] What is your take on the drama, crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly? Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Court Adjourns Obasa’s Suit Against Lagos Assembly To March 7

As legal tussle commenced on the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Friday joined all members of the legislature as parties in the suit filed by the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Justice Pinheiro gave the Order for Joinder […]

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2 d. ago Lagos speaker: Battle shifts to court as Assembly, Obasa face

There is no end in sight to the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly as the 35 lawmakers who removed Mudashiru Obasa as speaker insisted that the embattled lawmaker would not be reinstated. According to the lawmakers, the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, remains the leader of the Assembly despite Obasa’s declaration that Read More

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Lagos assembly rejects Obasa’s plenary, backs Meranda’s leadership

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the takeover of the parliament by the ousted speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. PUNCH Online reports that Obasa and his security officials stormed the assembly complex on Thursday and entered the Speaker’s Office. The lawmaker representing Agege Constituency also presided over a four-man parliament following the withdrawal of the security Read More

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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago BREAKING: ‘I’m Back To Office As Lagos Speaker’, Obasa Declares

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, announced on Thursday that he has returned and assumed the position of Speaker of the Assembly. Obasa stated this after returning to the Assembly for the first time since after his impeachment on January 13. “I’ve resumed and I remain the Speaker of […]

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4 d. ago Lagos Central Mosque Crisis: Court Orders Parties To Maintain Status quo

Justice Ambros Lewis-Alagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered all parties involved in the dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture of the Lagos Central Mosque to maintain the status quo and refrain from any actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Justice Lewis-Alagoa also held, […]

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