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Police neutralize suspects, recover firearm, rescue kidnap victim in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has successfully rescued an abducted victim, arrested key suspects, and recovered a firearm in a swift operation. On March 1, 2025, at about 07:06 hours, the command received an intelligence report on the abduction of Sule Saidu of Ahuro Fulani Camp, which occurred on February 28, 2025, at about 22:00 hours…
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BREAKING: Obasa returns as Lagos Speaker
The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the substantive Speaker. Obasa who was renominated during plenary session on Monday by Hon. Noheem Adams and seconded by Hon. Nureni Akinsanya, was sworn in by the Head of the legal Department of the House. He pledged to listen to his colleagues,…
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BREAKING: Meranda resigns as Lagos Speaker
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda on Monday, resigned during plenary session. Meranda reading her resignation letter, she said the party’s decision is supreme. She expressed appreciation to her colleagues for elected her as Speaker 49 days ago. Meranda, however, renominated as Deputy Speaker and confirmed as such. Earlier, Hon. Aro Moshood (Ikorodu…
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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly Deputy Speaker, Mojeed resigns
The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Fatai Mojeed has resigned his position. Mojeed who read his resignation letter during plenary session on Monday, said he appreciated his colleagues for choosing him 49 days ago.
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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly Chief Whip, Deputy Chief Whip resign
The Chief Whip of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Setonji David, has resigned his position. David resigned his position to return to his previous position before the leadership crisis. He was, however, renominated by Hon. Kehinde Joseph as Deputy Whip and seconded by Hon. Surajudeen Tijani. Also, the Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Ganiyu Okanlawon resigned his position to pave…
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BREAKING: Lagos Justice Commissioner, 40 lawmakers in strategic meeting
The Lagos State Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Lawal Pedro SAN on Monday held a strategic meeting with the 40 lawmakers at the Assembly Complex in Alausa-Ikeja. Although, the substance of the meeting could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report but this medium believes it cannot be unconnected with the current leadership crisis rocking…
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Obasa, Meranda may resign as Lagos Speaker this week
…House reconvenes tomorrow March 3 There is strong indication that the ousted speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Rt (Hon) Mojisola Meranda may resign from the position this week. It was gathered that the resignation of the duo to pave way for a new Speaker from Lagos West likely on Wednesday…
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Ramadan: Sanwo-Olu urges muslim faithfuls to embrace peace, sacrifice
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his warm greetings to Muslim faithful as they commence the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians, particularly Lagos residents, to embrace compassion, generosity, and unity during the fasting season. In a statement, Governor Sanwo-Olu described Ramadan as a sacred period for deep reflection, renewed faith, and acts of kindness. He…
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Lagos DSVA takes SGBV awareness campaign to Lagos Island
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has taken sexual and gender-based violence awareness campaign to the Lagos Island East Local Government. Representing the Agency, Ms. Opemipo Ogunse educated the participants on various forms of abuse, available reporting mechanisms, and the support services provided by the DSVA. She highlighted the alarming reality of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)…
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Guide your children amid technological advancement – Hamzat warns parents at Ramadan lecture
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called on parents to actively guide their children on the right path, stressing the need to instill strong moral values to preserve humanity’s core principles of compassion, love, unity, and peace. Dr. Hamzat made the call on Sunday during the Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Lagos State…
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