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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2 h. ago Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7

Tribune Online Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 ustice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has adjourned further hearing in the suit filed by the removed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, against the House and its new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, to Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Lagos Speaker: Lawyers at loggerheads over Assembly brief as court fixes date for hearing

By Lukman Olabiyi Drama ensued at the Lagos State court on Friday when two lawyers simultaneously claimed to represent the Lagos State House of Assembly in a suit filed by Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, challenging his removal as Speaker.   Obasa filed the suit (ID/9047GCM/2025) before Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, contesting the constitutionality of the Lagos State […] The post Lagos Speaker: Lawyers at loggerheads over Assembly brief as court fixes date for hearing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lawyers clash over Lagos assembly representation in Obasa removal suit

A mild drama ensued on Friday at the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja when two lawyers laid claim to being the official counsel for the Lagos State House of Assembly during the hearing of a suit filed by Mudashiru Obasa, challenging his removal as Speaker of the Assembly. Obasa, in suit number ID/9047GCM/2025 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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6 h. ago Lagos Speaker: Court fixes March 7 for hearing of all pending applications in Obasa’s suit

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja , has fixed March 7 , for hearing of all pending applications in the suit filed by former Speaker of the State House Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa had dragged the state government, the Assembly to court over what he termed as […] The post Lagos Speaker: Court fixes March 7 for hearing of all pending applications in Obasa’s suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Lagos lawmakers hire Falana, other senior lawyers to defend Obasa’s removal

A team of senior lawyers, including Femi Falana (SAN), Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), and other prominent lawyers, are currently the Lagos read more Lagos lawmakers hire Falana, other senior lawyers to defend Obasa’s removal

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18 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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22 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis: Tinubu’s silence, tacit endorsement of anti

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly crisis: Tinubu’s silence, tacit endorsement of anti-democratic maneuvers — Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of tacitly endorsing an anti-democratic scheme to impose his preferred candidate against the will of lawmakers. Lagos Assembly crisis: Tinubu’s silence, tacit endorsement of anti-democratic maneuvers — Atiku Tribune Online

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22 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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23 h. ago Court Overturns Cybercrime charge against Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele, Orders EFCC to tender Public apology

A High Court sitting in Warri has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) to publicly tender an apology to Mr Julius Oluwafunmisho Okedele for adding his name on a suit for Financial fraud The court In charge No. FHC/WR/110C/2019, filed on December 2, 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Read More

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23 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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24 h. ago Lolo1 Confronts Police Escort After Alleged Harassment By Lawmaker’s Convoy

Nigerian actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale, popularly known as Lolo 1, has accused a lawmaker’s police escort of harassing her in Lagos. The 47-year-old television personality said in a video that was uploaded to her Instagram page on Wednesday that the police officers tried to take her car keys and threatened to kill her […] The post Lolo1 Confronts Police Escort After Alleged Harassment By Lawmaker’s Convoy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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25 h. ago Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly plenary with four lawmakers

The embattled former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only four lawmakers in attendance. The session took place after security operatives allegedly forced open the chamber doors, granting Obasa and his loyalists access. As of 3 pm, the plenary was ongoing, but over 26 lawmakers boycotted the session in what Read More

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26 h. ago JUST IN: Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly plenary with four lawmakers

The embattled former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only four lawmakers in attendance. The session took place after security operatives allegedly forced open the chamber doors, granting Obasa and his loyalists access. As of 3 pm, the plenary was ongoing, but over 26 lawmakers boycotted the session in what Read More

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3 d. ago Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation

Tribune Online Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation The senator is seeking a court declaration affirming the defamatory nature of the remarks, alongside an order of perpetual injunction to prevent the defendants and their associates from making or publishing similar statements in the future. Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill

By Lukman Olabiyi The Speakers of the Lagos and Bauchi States Houses of Assembly, along with lawmakers and experts from across Nigeria, have expressed their strong support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bill, being promoted by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC). The call for support came during a two-day Co-Creation […] The post Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ugochinyere Raises Alarm Over Plot To Sack Him From House Of Reps

A suit seeking to declare vacant the seat of the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has been uncovered in the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. The suit, with No. FHC/Abj/cs/28/1/2025, dated February 18, 2025, was filed by one Hon. Augustine Nwachukwu, who […]

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