5 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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7 h. ago Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils

Tribune Online Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils The Oyo State government, on Thursday formally announced the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s health insurance scheme to give access to healthcare to public school children in the state. Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP 

Tribune Online Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP  …says Speaker’s security details not restored The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh, has explained why security details attached to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, were withdrawn, saying the aides have been restored.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the withdrawal of four policemen attached to Meranda, blamed […] Why security aides attached to Meranda were withdrawn —Lagos CP  Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Police Nab 2 Female Child Traffickers, Reject ₦1m Bribe In Imo

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have rescued two children from their female abductors in two separate incidents, even as they rejected a ₦1million offer as bribe. Police spokesperson in the state, DSP Henry Okoye disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday. Okoye disclosed that on February 4th 2025, operatives […]

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11 h. ago Trafficking: Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue two children in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, highlighting a strong display of professionalism by officers who rejected a ₦1m bribe to ensure justice prevailed. *”On Feb. 21, operatives of the Read More

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11 h. ago Imo: Police nab two suspected child traffickers, rescue children

Tribune Online Imo: Police nab two suspected child traffickers, rescue children Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. Imo: Police nab two suspected child traffickers, rescue children Tribune Online

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11 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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12 h. ago Oyo unveils free health insurance for 10,000 primary school pupils

The Oyo State Government, on Thursday, officially launched the enrolment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. Flagging off the enrolment at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi-Ape, the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring pupils have sound minds for effective learning. The initiative covers children from Read More

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12 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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17 h. ago Nedu Dismisses Allegations Of Drug Trafficking, Fraud By VeryDarkMan

Media personality Chinedu Emmanuel Ani, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, has reacted to an audio recording shared by social media critic Martin Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, linking him to hard drugs and fraudulent activities in South Africa, Morocco, and Turkey. LEADERSHIP recalls that on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan submitted a petition to the Turkish, South […]

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18 h. ago NANS urges Egbetokun to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

The National Association of Nigerian Students has charged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to rescue the abducted female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. The NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, appealed in a statement sent to PUNCH Online correspondent on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the female students Read More

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20 h. ago Nedu Denies Drug Trafficking, Fraud Allegations After VeryDarkMan Files Petitions In Three Countries

Nigerian social media critic VeryDarkMan has filed petitions against popular media personality Nedu Wazobia at the South African, Turkish, and Moroccan embassies. VeryDarkMan’s visits to the embassies were aimed at drawing attention to Nedu’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking and fraudulent activities within these countries. The critic shared a video of his visit on Instagram […] The post Nedu Denies Drug Trafficking, Fraud Allegations After VeryDarkMan Files Petitions In Three Countries appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests

Tribune Online Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests The daughter of late Justice Moses Bello, a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, Ann Bello, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the executors of her father’s will within which to conduct DNA tests on all his children, warning that failure to comply will result in pressing criminal charges against them. Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Africa Energy Bank: We’ll reject investments that undermine our objectives–APPO

The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) has announced that it will not sacrifice the objectives of setting up the African read more Africa Energy Bank: We’ll reject investments that undermine our objectives–APPO

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21 h. ago VeryDarkMan Petitions Embassies Over OAP Nedu’s Alleged Drug, Fraudulent Dealings

Controversial social media critic Martin Vincent Otse, who is popularly called VeryDarkMan, has submitted petitions to the South African, Turkish, and Moroccan embassies against media personality Chinese Ani Emmanuel, also called Nedu Wazobia. The petitions were prompts for the embassies to investigate alleged drug trafficking and fraud in their countries by Nedu and his friends. […]

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21 h. ago VDM Petitions S’Africa, Turkey, Morocco Over Nedu’s Alleged Drug, Fraudulent Dealings

Controversial social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, who is popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM), has submitted petitions to the Embassies of South Africa, Turkey, and Morocco in Nigeria, against On Air Personality (OAP), Ani Emmanuel, also called Nedu Wazobia. VDM asked the three countries to investigate alleged drug trafficking and fraudulent activities by Nedu and his […]

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24 h. ago TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others

Nigeria tax to GDP ratio below global average -Abbas From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), Committee of FCT Imams Initiative, Kano State Government and former presidential adviser, Professor Auwalu Yadudu have kicked against the proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current […] The post TUC, Shariah council, FCT Imams, Yadudu reject inheritance law, VAT rise, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Tax Reform Bills: Sharia Council, FCT Imams, Kano Govt, Yadudu Reject VAT Rise, Others

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, Committee of FCT Imams Initiative, Kano State Government, and former Presidential Adviser Professor Auwalu Yadudu have raised concern about the proposed law on inheritance, saying it will infringe on the religious rights of Christians and Muslims. The stakeholders disclosed this on Wednesday during their various presentations at the […]

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31 h. ago Late justice’s daughter demands siblings’ DNA test in 14 days

Ann Bello, the daughter of a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, the late Justice Moses Bello, has given the executors of her father’s will fourteen days to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), test on all her father’s children or face criminal charges for breach of trust. Ann in a notice dated Read More

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33 h. ago Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rescue Eniola Ojajuni, the abducted Afenifere youth leader. This move follows a concerted effort by the police to tackle insecurity and organized crime across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, cautioned against spreading unverified […] The post Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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