Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa has described the Lagos State High Court ruling, which declared his removal in January, “Illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void,” as a win for the Assembly as an institution. “This is a victory for the Lagos House of Assembly as an institution…
The Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda has been named the official Patron of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Lagos State Chapter. The 44-year-old versatile lawmaker was honoured at the youth organisation’s landmark symposium event held Saturday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Speaking at the impactful…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded Ramadan fast. He…
History beckons today Wednesday March 26, 2025 as Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, turns the focal point as the host of the maiden edition of biggest sports and social cultural event —the Southwest Games 2025— with a colourful opening ceremony holding at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, Lagos. The South West Games is a multi-sport…
By Victor Ojelabi On March 17, 2025, the commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Barr. Tokunbo Wahab, in his usual effort to keep Lagosians informed about the ministry’s activities, shared a video of an environmental terrorist caught in the act by the task force attached to the ministry. From her conversation with the task force…
The Lagos State Government has vowed to enforce a strict “no truck” policy across the state of Otedola, following a devastating gas truck explosion that occurred under the Otedola Bridge Tuesday night. Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated this yesterday after he led a team from the ministry to the accident scene to assess…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, on Tuesday, launched the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitisation Programme in Lagos. The initiative aims to revolutionize malaria control in the state through digital innovation and strategic public-private partnerships. Addressing a distinguished audience of global partners,…
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Obasa To Resign on Wednesday The leadership crisis in Lagos State House of Assembly is yet to be resolved as Governance Advisory Council restate that reinstated Speaker, Hon Mudashiru Obasa will step aside on Wednesday. Insider sources at the GAC resolution meeting held on Sunday says the resignation of Hon Mojisola Meranda…
Thirty-six of the 40 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their support for Speaker Mojisola Meranda, following the forceful takeover of her office by ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers gathered at the Assembly garden on Thursday, standing by their February 17 vote of confidence in Meranda, despite Obasa’s return, allegedly…
Confusion engulfed the Lagos State House of Assembly as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa stormed the complex on Thursday, allegedly attempting to resume duty. According to sources, Obasa arrived at the Assembly around 11:30 AM, accompanied by heavily armed police officers and civil defence personnel. The development has thrown the Assembly into disarray, especially as the…
