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Olisa Agbakoba Condemns Lagos Assembly’s Suspension of Alimosho Council Chairman as ‘Unconstitutional’

Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has faulted the recent indefinite suspension of a council chairman by the Lagos State House of Assembly. Agbakoba, also former President, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. Recall that the Lagos State House Assembly had on Oct. 6 voted unanimously to suspend ... Read More »

“Suspended Alimosho LG Chairman Seeks Forgiveness from Lagos Assembly, Withdraws Court Case”

Suspended chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Jelili Sulaimon, has pleaded with the state Assembly men for forgiveness, nearly a month after he was axed for non-compliance, defiance and unyielding attitude to the legislative House. In a ‘Letter of Apology’ personally signed by the embattled chairman, addressed to Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and read on the floor ... Read More »

Speaker Obasa Celebrates Oba Akiolu’s 81st Birthday, Praises His Dedication to Lagos

– commends monarch’s commitment to public service The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos as he marks his 81st birthday on Tuesday. In a statement by his media office, Speaker Obasa, the Baa’sofin of Lagos, said at 81, the revered monarch remains committed to excellent ... Read More »

Nigerian Rep. Alexander Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Dispute with Cab Driver

House of Representatives | Tuesday, October 29, 2024* Rt. Honourable Speaker, Honorable Members, I rise on a Point of Personal Explanation to address an incident that took place on Sunday, October 27, involving myself and Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing cab driver. What began as a misunderstanding regrettably escalated into actions and remarks that I deeply regret and which do ... Read More »

CP Kanayo Vows Justice for Enugu Musician as Dismissed Officer Faces Court

The Enugu State Police Command informs the public that the orderly room trial of Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, has been concluded. The Inspector was found culpable and received the maximum penalty of dismissal, followed by court prosecution in line with the Police Act and Regulations 2020. Accordingly, the Assistant Inspector-General ... Read More »

“Kano Police Arrest Notorious Thug Gundura and 14 Others in Anti-Thuggery Crackdown”

The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Inuwa Zakari, ‘m’, popularly known as “Gundura”, 24 years old, who is in the Command’s list of notorious criminals terrorizing the State Metropolis. An additional fourteen (14) other criminals were arrested during clearance operations conducted between the 25th and 27th of October, 2024. Gundura was identified as the assailant who conspired with ... Read More »

2027: “SAVE DEMOCRACY MEGA ALLIANCE” EMERGES, LEADS CAMPAIGN TO ABOLISH PRESIDENT’S POWERS TO APPOINT INEC, NATION’S JUDICIAL HEADS

A new pan-Nigeria political coalition, Save Democracy Mega Alliance 2027 (SDMA’27) has announced an ambitious plan to rally the country’s pro-democracy movements, opposition political parties, ethnic nationalities’ social-cultural organizations, organized labour, leaders of the country’s religious blocs and consenting thought leaders of all walks to demand amendment of the Nigerian constitution in two critical fronts. According to the body, these ... Read More »

Dangote backs Tinubu’s CNG drive, invests over $280m in trucks, infrastructure

… becomes the largest operator of CNG trucks in Nigeria In a demonstration of its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s CNG Initiative, which aims to provide cheaper and cleaner fuelling alternatives for all Nigerians, Dangote Cement Plc has made significant investments exceeding $280 million in compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure. President Tinubu, whose commitment to CNG deployment ... Read More »