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Kwara Assembly passes 2025 budget
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of Five Hundred and Eighty-Four Billion, Six Hundred and Ninety-Three Million, Four Hundred and Eighty Six Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty Four Naira, Seventy Two Kobo. Following an upward review of the sum of Five Hundred and Forty Billion, Three Hundred and Sixty Eight Million,…
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Obasa’s removal constitutional, followed due process- Lagos Assembly insists
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have insisted that the removal of former Speaker Hon. Mudashiru Obasa followed due process and constitutional. The lawmakers emphasised that the decision adhered strictly to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Powers and Privileges Act, referencing Sections 92 and 96, which outline the procedures for electing and…
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BREAKING: Detained Lagos Lawmakers regain freedom
The detained Lagos Lawmakers have regained their freedom after spending hours with the Department of State Services (DSS) at Shangisha-Magodo in Lagos. They were released at about 8:00pm on Thursday evening. The lawmakers arrested were; Hon Sylvester Ogunkelu, and Hon. Lanre Afinni, Immediately they were released, their vechicles moved in convoy to the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex in…
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Obasa’s removal: Group demands release of detained Lagos Lawmakers
A socio-political group, United Action for Democracy has called for the immediate release of several lawmakers detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Lagos following the removal of former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The group in a statement issued on Thursday by its Spokesman, Comrade Muftau Habeeb, demanded the release of…
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2 Lagos lawmakers arrested amidst Speakership crisis
Two members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the impeachment of the former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The two lawmakers are; Hon Sylvester Ogunkelu (Epe 2) and Hon.Lanre Afinni (Lagos Island 2). It was gathered that Afinni was later released on health ground but as at the time of…
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FCT Revenue Services seeks collaboration with EFCC in tackling tax fraud
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Services (FCT-IRS) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to assist it in tackling tax liability of suspects under investigation for any form of economic and financial crime and other acts of corruption. FCT-IRS made the appeal in Abuja on Wednesday when its management team led by the Acting Executive Chairman,…
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Ekiti SUBEB gets approval to train 4,000 teachers in modern teaching methodologies
The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board has secured approval for the training of 4,000 teachers in modern teaching methodologies. It has also announced plans to establish mega schools in each of the 16 local government areas of the state. SUBEB Chairman, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, made this known on Thursday in Ado Eliti. Prof. Akinwunmi disclosed that the schools would…
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Lagos Justice Ministry organises 2-day workshop for junior officers
In an effort to enhance the capacity and professional skills of junior officers, the Lagos State Ministry of Justice has commenced a two-day workshop themed: “Empowering the Backbone of the Ministry for Enhanced Productivity and Service Delivery” in Ikeja. In his remakrs at the Opening Ceremony, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, said it was the…
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Federal Lawmakers advocate for proper investment in water transportation infrastructure
Federal lawmakers have advocated for proper investment in water transportation infrastructure, saying it would boost economic activities, enhance safety, and mitigate the impact of climate-related disasters. They also called on the Federal Government to prioritise water transportation in the country. The lawmakers made the call on Wednesday during the budget defence session of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), stressing…
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It was clear to Tinubu I was not interested in any position – El-rufai replies Bwala
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-rufai, has said it was clear to President Bola Tinubu that he was not interested in any position in his government. El-rufai said this in a post on his X handle on January 30, 2025 while reacting to the comments made by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala.…
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