The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has faulted the actions of her predecessor, Mudashiru Obasa, who stormed the Assembly complex on Thursday, insisting he remains the legitimate Speaker. OsunDailyNG reports that Meranda addressed journalists on Friday at the Lagos State High Court, where Obasa had filed an application challenging his removal as Speaker. When asked about the legal proceedings filed against her and other lawmakers, she stated, “Well, good morning. This is actually just the beginning, and just like what happened in there, both parties actually have their representatives. I think we should allow the…
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Thirty-five Lagos lawmakers have arrived at the Ikeja High Court for the hearing of the lawsuit filed by Mudashiru Obasa over the speakership tussle in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who was removed as Speaker while he was on an official trip to the United States, is challenging the legality of his impeachment, arguing that the process was unconstitutional. OsunDailyNG earlier reported that Obasa filed a lawsuit at the Lagos State High Court on February 14, 2025, seeking his immediate reinstatement as Speaker. According to court documents, Obasa claims he was unlawfully removed from office on January 13,…
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti on Friday disclosed that she has been maligned, victimized, and denied privileges because she refused an inappropriate relationship with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Natasha made this claim while narrating how Akpabio has been making unwelcome advances toward her. She disclosed this while featuring on Arise Television’s Morning Show. The senator accused Akpabio of blocking her motion because she refused to engage in an inappropriate affair with him. Recently, there has been an altercation between Natasha and Akpabio over seating arrangements on the Senate floor. However, narrating her ordeal with Akpabio, Natasha said: “The Senate…
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called off its planned protest, initially set for March 1, 2025, after reportedly reaching an agreement with the Federal Government on a 35 per cent increase in telecom tariffs. OsunDailyNG understands that the decision was met with approval by the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers on Thursday, with the group urging the government to introduce further relief measures for telecom operators. Recall that on January 20, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission announced a 50 per cent increase in telecommunications tariffs, marking the first major adjustment in over a decade. Telecom operators, struggling with rising operational…
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kaduna State, Sadiq Mamman Lagos, has declared that former Governor Nasir El-Rufai cannot dictate what will happen in 2027, insisting that only God will decide the outcome of the elections. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Mamman Lagos also condemned El-Rufai’s remarks against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, warning the former governor to stay away from Kaduna politics. OsunDailyNG reports that Mamman Lagos emphasized that political power belongs to God, not individuals who believe they control electoral outcomes. “God will decide who wins the Governorship and…
The Kano State Government has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the removal of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero from the Nasarawa Palace, alleging that certain individuals are exploiting his continued presence to fuel unrest in the state. Speaking at the Kano Government House during the distribution of relief materials provided by Tarauni Federal Constituency Representative, Kabiru Dahiru Sule, the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, reiterated the administration’s stance and urged the president to intervene immediately. OsunDailyNG reports that Gwarzo did not mince words, calling on Tinubu to relocate the emir he had installed and restore peace in Kano.…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the formation of an inquiry panel to address the recent chieftaincy conflict between the towns of Esa Oke and Ido Ayegunle within the Obokun local government area of Osun State. The Governor had previously committed to establishing this committee during his visit to both towns amid recent communal disturbances. Accompanied by senior state officials, Governor Adeleke expressed his disapproval of the property damage incurred and pledged to investigate the underlying issues to achieve a thorough, conclusive resolution. The panel will be led by the Governor’s Special Adviser on House of Assembly…
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and former Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, has reacted to concerns over the infrequency of National Executive Committee (NEC) in the party. OsunDailyNG reports that the recently held NEC meeting, is the first since President Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News, Okechukwu argued that President Tinubu understands the right timing for political action. Using an analogy, he likened the situation to students who perform well in exams despite studying only when necessary. While acknowledging that the party should hold more…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the takeover of the Rivers State University (RSU) Campus in Kira, Tai Local Government Area for the take off of the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni. The Governor gave the approval for the takeover by the federal government during an inspection of the Kira campus on Thursday. Governor Fubara, who was accompanied on the visit by the Vice-Chancellor of the RSU, Prof. Nlerum Okogbule, assured that another property would be developed for the state university. He added that the move is in compliance with the federal government’s request for the state government to…
The Nigerian government has announced that the February salary for all Federal Government civil servants has been initiated. The spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, shared this information with reporters during an interview on Thursday, February 27. He emphasized that the government has established the necessary disbursement protocols to commence the payment of February salaries, with workers expected to receive notifications before the conclusion of Thursday. Furthermore, he assured that February salaries would be fully disbursed, countering any claims of shortfalls. Mokwa explained that the alleged shortfalls in January salaries were due to…