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BREAKING: Obasa Returns As Lagos House Of Assembly Speaker After Resignation Of Meranda 

Following meetings between Mojisola Meranda and Mudashiru Obasa and Attorney General of Lagos, the former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has emerged has been returned as Lagos House of Assembly Speaker after the purported resignation of Meranda. Mojisola Meranda has now emerged as Deputy Speaker of the house.. Meranda resigned on Monday, March 3 at the ongoing plenary session. She said she had to make…

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Senator Alli Mourns Passing Of Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina @ 125

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa Sardaunan Yamma, who died on Saturday at the remarkable age of 125. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the late traditional ruler as a…

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Kidnapped NYSC Member Regains Freedom After Paying N1.1million Ransom

A kidnapped National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Rofiat Lawal, has regained her freedom after her family and friends raised ₦1.1million as ransom. Lawal was abducted along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday while traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, where she was to resume her primary assignment. The kidnappers initially demanded a ₦20million ransom, which her family…

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Breaking: Kidnapped Afenifere Youth Leader, Eniola Ojajuni, Freed After 12 Days In Captivity

Abducted National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, has been released after 12 days in the kidnappers’ den. The National Secretary of the Youths Council, Biodun Aderohunmu, confirmed his release to our correspondent in a short WhatsApp message on Saturday. “He has been released”, the message reads. Olajuni was abducted on Monday, February 17, 2025, on his way to Abuja for…

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Senator Alli Congratulates Muslims On The Commencement Of Ramadan

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Muslims in Oyo State and across Nigeria on the sighting of the moon, signaling the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Ramadan as a period…

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Odegbola Traditional Global Services Teams Up With Osemeji Ibadan Foundation For The 2025 'Osemeji Obamoro' Festival

Odegbola Traditional Global Services, in collaboration with the Osemeji Ibadan Foundation, has announced the 2025 edition of the Osemeji Obamoro Festival. This annual event is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Yorubaland, with a specific focus on the historical and spiritual significance of Osemeji in the founding of Ibadan. The festival which commenced on…

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Ramadan Fasting Commences Saturday After Crescent Moon Is Sighted In Saudi Arabia

The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the moon sighting committee confirmed on Friday evening. As a result, the holy month will commence on Saturday, March 1. Observatories across the Kingdom, including Sudair and Tumair, reported sightings of the crescent moon, aligning with Islamic traditions for determining the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of…

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Craig David Releases Brand New Single ‘Commitment', Featuring Tiwa Savage

Craig David has released a new track ‘Commitment’ featuring Nigerian singer-songwriter, Tiwa Savage,. Craig recently finished his hugely successful 11-date tour around the UK with special guest Lemar, where the final performance took place at London’s O2. Reflecting themes of love and relationships, the new single is a classic Craig David hit, spiced up with Tiwa Savage’s R&B soul. His signature…

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In Memory Of Abdulrazak Adekola Adebisi: A Father’s Enduring Impact

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. In reality, losing a loved one is one of the hardest things to deal with in life. You will experience waves of intense and very difficult emotions, ranging from profound sadness, emptiness, and despair. However, death is inevitable for all human beings. The concept of equality among human beings is great. At least in being…

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Davido’s New Single ‘Be There Still’ For Release Ahead Of 5th Album

Grammy-nominated music superstar David Adeleke, otherwise known as Davido, has announced that his new single “Be There Still” will drop for fans on March 14. Davido shared the news in a post on his X page, adding that the hit single will be the last to drop before the release of his fifth album, ‘5IVE.’ He wrote, “001 family! Some updates for you: ‘Be There Still’ drops March 14th, with 5IVE…

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Obasa Takes Over Lagos Assembly Complex With Security Operatives

Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, rode into the assembly complex on Thursday afternoon — a retinue of security aides in tow. The development comes moments after incumbent speaker Mojisola Meranda’s security detail was withdrawn. Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, rode into the assembly complex on Thursday…

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Lagos Assembly Crisis: Speaker Meranda’s Security Details Withdrawn

All security details attached to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, have been withdrawn, Victor Ganzalo, her Special Adviser on Media, disclosed on Thursday. In a short statement issued to House of Assembly correspondents in Ikeja,Mr Ganzalo also said all personnel providing security at the Assembly complex had also been withdrawn. “All police escorts guarding the…

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Think Outside The Box, Don’t Rely On Federal Allocation, APC Group Tells Governors

The Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups has called on the state governors not to rely on the monthly funds allocated to states by the Federation Account Allocation Committee. The group urged them to think outside the box and harness agricultural and mineral resources to complement what they get from the federal government. The group’s Director-General, Kailani Muhammad, who…

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FCCPC Probes High Cost Of BP, Diabetes Medications

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has commenced an inquiry into the high cost and variation in the prices of drugs in the country. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Tunji Bello, said at the opening of the inquiry with pharmaceutical and healthcare stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday that the inquiry was in line with the commission’s mandate. Mr Bello was…

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Allegation Of Bias Raised By Emefiele’s Team Unsubstantiated: Lagos Court

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday refused a recusal application by embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Rahman Oshodi refused the oral application of defence, seeking his recusal after reviewing the arguments of the parties. The court cited various decisions of the Supreme Court. Mr Oshodi said that the allegations of bias raised by the…

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Burna Boy’s Mother Nominated For ‘Manager Of The Year’ At 2025 Music Week Awards

Bose Ogulu, mum of Grammy Awards winner and Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, otherwise known as Burna Boy, has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the 2025 Music Week Awards. Organisers of the award on Wednesday announced Ogulu’s alongside other contenders for the highly coveted trophy. This year’s Music Week Awards is scheduled to hold on May 8 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, United…

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Tax Reform Bills: Consultant Makes Startling Observations

Kehinde Akinpelu,Ilorin A Chartered Tax Professional, Dr. Francis U. Ubani, has said there are some differences in the tax formula that has been in operation and the Tax Reform Bills that are currently before the National Assembly which are currently going through public scrutiny and inputs. He explained that the current “Distribution Method” being used by Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and…