48 m. 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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60 m. 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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88 m. 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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2 h. 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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4 h. ago I’ve been Tinubu’s follower since I left secondary school – Obasa

Ousted Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has shed light on his relationship with President Bola Tinubu, saying his loyalty goes back to when he left secondary school. Speaking against the backdrop of the controversy caused by his unexpected appearance at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Thursday, Obasa added that he has proof of […] The post I’ve been Tinubu’s follower since I left secondary school – Obasa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Obasa Apologises To DSS, Police Over Lagos Assembly Incident

Mudashiru Obasa, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has tendered an apology to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force for the assault on their operatives at the Assembly complex on February 17. In a statement on Thursday, Obasa described the incident as “highly regrettable” and apologized for […] The post Obasa Apologises To DSS, Police Over Lagos Assembly Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu’s Silence On Lagos Assembly Crisis Suggests Endorsement Of Anti

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly. He condemned the use of “backdoor tactics” and state-backed security forces to reverse the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, despite his ousting by most lawmakers. According to him, Tinubu’s refusal […] The post Tinubu’s Silence On Lagos Assembly Crisis Suggests Endorsement Of Anti-Democratic Maneuvers – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 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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10 h. ago Lagos Assembly: Obasa returns as Akande, Osoba panel’s intervention collapses

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, returned to the House in a shocking move on Thursday. Obasa, who was removed as Speaker by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, came in the company of security officials and made his way into the Speaker’s Office around 9 am. The PUNCH Read More

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13 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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13 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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15 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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16 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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16 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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18 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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19 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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19 h. ago Lagos Assembly crisis family issue, resolved amicably — Reinstated Clerk

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly crisis family issue, resolved amicably — Reinstated Clerk The suspended Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, has described the ongoing issues within the House as a "family matter" that has now been resolved. Lagos Assembly crisis family issue, resolved amicably — Reinstated Clerk Tribune Online

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