Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspended for Six Months by Nigerian Senate

The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for six months. This decision was made after the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct found her guilty of violating Senate rules. The suspension stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Committee’s investigation into the matter led to…

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Obasa Returns as Lagos Assembly Speaker

Mudashiru Obasa has made a dramatic return as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, just hours after Mojisola Meranda resigned from the position. Obasa’s reinstatement comes after a tumultuous period that saw him impeached in January over allegations of gross abuse of office and corruption. However, it appears that Obasa’s return was facilitated by a series…

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Meranda Out: Lagos Assembly’s First Female Speaker Resigns

Lagos State House of Assembly’s first female Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, has resigned from her position, effective immediately. The resignation was announced during a live plenary session on Monday, March 3, 2025. Meranda’s resignation comes just 50 days after she was sworn in as Speaker, following the impeachment of her predecessor, Mudashiru Obasa. Despite facing opposition and controversy during her…

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JUST IN: Senator Natasha accuses Akpabio of sexual harassment

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made shocking allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of sexual harassment and intimidation. In an interview on Arise TV, Akpoti-Uduaghan revealed that Akpabio made inappropriate advances towards her during a visit to his home in Akwa Ibom. The alleged incident occurred in December, when Akpabio supposedly held her hand and suggested spending “quality…

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Lagos Assembly Speaker Meranda May Step Down as Akande Panel Shortlists Seven

The Lagos State House of Assembly has been embroiled in a speakership crisis, but a resolution may be on the horizon. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, may be stepping aside to allow another lawmaker to lead the House.¹ This development comes after the intervention of high-ranking officials in the All Progressives Congress (APC),…

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LSHA: A fuji house of commotion

The Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA) is indeed in a state of turmoil, and it’s all centered around Mudashiru Obasa. He was removed as Speaker on January 13, 2025, and replaced by Mojisola Meranda, the first female Speaker. Obasa, however, has refused to accept his removal and has been trying to reclaim his position. This has led to…

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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO GOVERNORS: YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT LINK TO NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPERITY

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth. During a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his…

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WE ARE DETERMINED TO TAKE NIGERIA TO THE PROMISED LAND, LAUDS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORT-President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu said his administration is encouraged by the National Assembly’s support over the last 19 months and is determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. The President spoke Wednesday while receiving Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, and former principal officers of the National Assembly at his Oyinkan Abayomi Drive residence in…

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How we convinced Tinubu to reject Yar’Adua’s ministerial offer – Ex-presidential aide

Babafemi Ojudu, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed how he and other allies convinced President Bola Tinubu to reject an offer to serve as Minister of Finance under the late President Umaru Yar’Adua. Ojudu disclosed this during an appearance on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo, on Monday. He noted that…

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