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How ‘Ignite Lagos’ initiative showcases the beauty of Lagos- LAGFERRY MD
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), Hon. AbdoulBaq Ladi Balogun, has explained the significance of the ‘Ignite Lagos’ programme to the beauty of the State on the waterways. WESTERN POST reports that LAGFERRY held ‘Ignite Lagos 2.0 Water Steeze’ edition, on Saturday in Lagos. Speaking with journalists at the event, Balogun explained that the programme…
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Obasa’s removal is in order, constitutional- Former Lagos Speaker Mamora
A former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sen. Olorunnibe Mamora, has said the removal of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as Lagos Speaker was constitutional and in order. Mamora’s statement comes in response to Obasa’s claim that his impeachment was unconstitutional and did not follow due process. It would be recalled that on Saturday Obasa while addressing his supporters,…
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Ex-Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji okays Obasa’s removal
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has said the removal of Hon. Mudasiru Obasa from office as Speaker was in order and constitutional. He said the 1999 Constitution does not expect lawmakers to give any reason or cite any allegation for the removal of their presiding officers. Speaking on Saturday night on Arise Television,…
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15 burnt as petrol tanker explodes in Enugu
A petrol tanker on Saturday exploded along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu -Onitsha Expressway, killing at least 15 people, including three children. The explosion occurred around 11:30am, causing widespread panic. It also affected another petrol tanker and razed six other vehicles. It was not clear how the incident happened but eyewitnesses said that the explosion occurred when a…
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We are solidly behind Speaker Meranda- Lagos Lawmakers
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have said they are solidly united behind Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, saying the removal of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker stands. The lawmakers made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe on behalf of the House. They said the position canvassed by Obasa during his address to…
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Due process was not followed in my removal- Ex-speaker Obasa
The ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on Saturday said due process was not followed in his removal as Speaker. It would be recalled that Obasa was removed by 32 out of the 40 members of the assembly on January 13, 2025. The lawmakers accused him of misconduct, abuse of power and…
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Hundreds of supporters welcome Obasa into Lagos after impeachment
Hundreds of supporters on Saturday welcomed the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, at the Speaker’s lodge in Ikeja GRA. The supporters who were seen carrying placards with various inscriptions such as ‘Obasa, the undisputable leader’, ‘Asiwaju leader of our leader’, and many more, sang his praises. some of the supporters were majorly from…
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Car destroyed after collision with crane at Ojodu-Berger
A motor car and a crane have collided at the early hours of Saturday in Ojodu Berger area of Lagos state. This was made known by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority in a statement and video released on X.com on Saturday. LASTMA said “An accident between a Crane and a car Opposite BRT inward Berger. “Effort is ongoing for…
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Police parade 2 alleged fake pastors in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has paraded two individuals alleged to be fake pastors, who were apprehended by youths from the Rumunduru community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The suspects, Umoren Bassey and Elijah Aniete were handed over to the police on January 20, 2005, after being caught by Henry Worlu, the Youth President of Rumunduru. According to the Rivers…
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Retired military generals behind illegal mining- Oshiomhole
The Chairman Senate Committee on Interior, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that some retired military generals are responsible for illegal mining activities across Nigeria, which continue to undermine the country’s efforts to diversify its economy. Oshiomhole made this allegation during the budget presentation by Senator Sampson Ekong, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, to the Senate Committee…
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