Category: Governance
Obasa Storms Lagos Assembly Complex with Armed Police, Sparks Chaos
The Lagos State House of Assembly was thrown into chaos on Thursday as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa stormed the complex in an attempt to resume duty, accompanied by heavily armed police officers and civil defence personnel. The dramatic development has escalated the ongoing leadership crisis in the Assembly, leaving lawmakers and staff in disarray. Obasa,…
Federal Government Seeks Collaboration with Religious Leaders to End Open Defecation in Nigeria
The Federal Government has called on religious and community leaders to join forces in the fight against open defecation in Nigeria. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, made the appeal during an advocacy visit to the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama, as part of the…
Reps Advocate for Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities, Call for Full Implementation of Disability Rights Act
The House of Representatives Committee on Disability Matters has called for tax exemptions for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and urged for the full implementation of the Disability Rights Act across Nigeria. Chairman of the committee, Bashiru Dawodu (APC, Lagos), made the appeal during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Persons with Disability…
Afenifere Appoints Oba Oladipo Olaitan as New Leader, Pledges Commitment to Restructuring and Unity
Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State – The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has announced the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as its new leader. The decision was made during the group’s monthly general meeting held at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The meeting, attended by delegates from the six South-West…
Kogi State Secures Major Chinese Investment for Free Trade Zone, Set to Boost Industrial Growth
The Kogi State government has announced a landmark partnership with the People’s Republic of China for the establishment of the Kogi Hunan Special Economic Zone, a Free Trade Zone poised to transform the state into a hub of industrial and economic activity. The agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting between Kogi State Governor Ahmed…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Senate President Akpabio for ₦100 Billion Over Alleged Defamation
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeking ₦100 billion in damages for alleged defamation. The suit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Tuesday, also names Akpabio’s senior legislative aide, Mfon Patrick, as a co-defendant. The legal action stems from a Facebook post published by Patrick…
Aiyedatiwa Mourns Akeredolu, Laments His Absence at Swearing-In
The newly sworn-in Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed profound grief over the absence of his predecessor, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, at his inauguration ceremony. Speaking during his inaugural address on Wednesday, Aiyedatiwa paid heartfelt tribute to Akeredolu, describing him as a visionary leader whose dedication to the development of Ondo State…
President Tinubu Flags Off Lagos-Ibadan-Sagamu Expressway Reconstruction
On Saturday, the 22nd of February 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially flagged off the reconstruction of section one of the Lagos-Ibadan and Lagos-Sagamu Expressways. During the Flag-off ceremony which took place in Sagamu, Ogun state, President Tinubu stated that the reconstruction and expansion project would include features such as underpasses and pedestrian bridges at…
Ogun State Enacts Scavengers and Waste Dealers Regulation Bill, 2025 to Promote Public Order and Environmental Safety
Abeokuta, Ogun State – February 12, 2025 – In a landmark move to address growing concerns over public safety, environmental degradation, and community tensions, the Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the Scavengers and Waste Dealers Regulation Bill, 2025. Sponsored by Hon. Dr. Babatunde Opeolu Tella and co-sponsored by six other lawmakers, including Hon….
Bauchi Commissioner Abdulrazak Zaki Denies Abduction Allegations, Claims Legal Custody of Daughter
Child Custody Dispute Escalates Amid Legal BattlesThe Bauchi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazak Zaki, has refuted allegations of abducting his daughter, insisting that he legally assumed custody based on multiple court rulings. The controversy began when his ex-wife, Iklima Manu Soro, petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), alleging that their daughter was forcibly…