A Kano magistrates’ court sitting at No 47 in Norman’s land, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, has sentenced two TikTokers for posting vulgar videos which violate religious and moral sensitivities of the state. Ahmad Isa and Maryam Musa of Ladainai area in Hotoro Quarters were arrested by the state Censorship Board, and were…
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, says he is not scared of the outcome of the political crisis in the state. Fubara spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the residential quarters for the government house staff in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital. Speaking at the event, Fubara said the worst thing that could happen…
Following a return as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has called for an indefinite adjournment of the plenary session. Obasa, who was Impeached about a month ago, expressed deep gratitude to prominent political figures, including Bisi Akande and Olusegun Osoba, as well as the leaders of the Governor’s Advisory…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a wanted 59-year-old international drug baron, Ogbonnaya Jeff. He was apprehended at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos after 17 years of evading authorities. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), said the…
Amid the leadership tussle that has assailed the Lagos State House of Assembly in the last seven weeks, a lawmaker, who represents Agege Constituency I, Mudashiru Obasa, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa was re-elected on Monday after the resignation of Mojisola Meranda who stepped down as…
Mojisola Meranda has stepped down amid the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State Assembly, the Speaker. But the crisis remain unresolved as Obasa’s removal divided the Assembly, and party’s leadership in the state. Meranda said she resigned to protect the state assembly. Before announcing her resignation, the state lawmakers took turns to commend her legislative…
Speaker Mojisola Meranda is currently presiding over the plenary at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who was earlier at the assembly complex is not at the Monday sitting. Obasa, Meranda and all the lawmakers at the House earlier held a meeting outside the chamber. The meeting held ahead of the…
Senator Olusola Adeyeye has revealed how former President Olusegun Obasanjo allegedly attempted to bribe National Assembly members with N70 million each to support his failed third-term agenda. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, Adeyeye detailed how lawmakers were pressured and financial incentives were dangled before them to extend Obasanjo’s stay in power…
In a demonstration of the federal government’s unwavering commitment to women empowerment and inclusivity, the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Omotayo Kareem ably represented His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Nigeria Women Leadership and Empowerment Conference organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. The high-profile conference convened…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. The lawmakers said this during plenary in Port Harcourt on Monday. Governor Fubara had on January 2nd, signed a ₦1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law after presenting it to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led lawmakers. Governor…