Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has stated that he is unshaken by the ongoing political turmoil in the state, emphasizing that he has nothing to fear regarding its outcome. His remarks follow a 48-hour deadline issued by the Martin Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly, directing him to present the 2025 budget after last weekend’s Supreme Court ruling. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly constructed Government House residential quarters in Port Harcourt, Fubara maintained that the greatest consequence he could face was leaving office, which he insisted did not trouble him. He pointed out that each time his administration…
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Suspected bandits have kidnapped Malam Yakubu Sani, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dan-Isa Ward, Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State, along with three other party officials—Jamilu Usman, Dantahiya Kasa, and Dangandi Marnona. The abduction occurred on Saturday, March 1, while the victims were on their way to Talatan Mafara. According to a local source, their vehicle broke down along Mayanchi Road, and the armed assailants took advantage of the situation to seize them. Efforts to reach the state APC chairman, Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, for comments were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, ASP Yazid…
The naira weakened further in the parallel market on Monday, trading at N1,510 per dollar, down from N1,505 over the weekend. Meanwhile, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency recorded a slight appreciation, strengthening to N1,499 per dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the official exchange rate improved marginally, moving from N1,500 per dollar on Friday to N1,499, reflecting a gain of N1. This development has widened the exchange rate gap between the parallel market and the official window to N11 per dollar, compared to the N5 difference recorded at the weekend.…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ondo State has suspended its governorship candidate in the November 16 off-cycle election, Olugbenga Edema, along with his running mate, Rotimi Adeyemi, and a party chieftain, Israel Ayeni. Their suspension was announced on Monday following a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) in Akure. Addressing journalists, NNPP’s state chairman, Peter Olagookun, stated that the decision was based on allegations of anti-party activities and breaches of the party’s constitution. Olagookun explained that the suspended members were accused of instituting legal action on behalf of the party without consulting relevant stakeholders at both state…
The Senate has clarified that there is no formal petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South) downplayed the allegations, stating that all lawmakers, including Akpoti-Uduaghan, must adhere to the Senate’s rules and procedures. He described the matter as overblown and stressed that the Senate does not act based on social media speculation or media reports. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Monday, Adaramodu explained that the Senate only addresses issues formally brought before it. “The Senate follows due process in handling matters. As…
Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda. Meranda, who stepped down from the speakership on Monday afternoon, has now been re-elected as the Deputy Speaker. After accepting her new position, Meranda pledged to continue serving the state with dedication and in good faith. READ ALSO:
Mojisola Meranda has stepped down as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Announcing her resignation during a special plenary on Monday, Meranda read out her resignation letter, formally relinquishing the position she assumed on January 13, 2025. Her resignation comes amid reports of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s possible reinstatement. Despite her brief tenure, lawmakers praised her leadership and contributions to the Assembly. Alongside Meranda, all principal officers appointed during her time in office have also resigned. READ ALSO:
Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have praised Speaker Mojisola Meranda for her leadership and legislative impact, commending her dedication despite her brief tenure. Meranda took office on January 13, 2025, following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is reportedly set for reinstatement. During a plenary session that began at 2:20 p.m., Aro Moshood (Oshodi-Isolo I) led the commendations, describing Meranda’s leadership as transformative. He noted that she had handled the transition with excellence. Kehinde Joseph (Alimosho II) also lauded her resilience and humility, stating, “Your time may be short, but you have written your name…
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, is currently in a strategic meeting with Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, Lagos Attorney General Lawal Mohammed Alade Pedro (SAN), APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, and 38 lawmakers. The meeting, taking place at the assembly garden, precedes a scheduled plenary session later today. Although the agenda of the meeting has not been made public, it is believed to be related to last week’s events in the assembly. Obasa, who was impeached by a majority of lawmakers, held a separate plenary session with four legislators despite his removal. His impeachment led to…
Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his departure from the party. Jandor made the announcement on Monday during a press briefing at Liberty Place, Ikeja, Lagos. He cited indiscipline and widespread anti-party activities as key reasons for his decision to leave. Accompanied by a large group of supporters, Jandor pointed fingers at certain PDP leaders, including former Deputy National Chairman Chief Olabode George, accusing them of working against the party during the 2023 elections. “We will consult widely with everybody and then…