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Obasa faces impeachment for financial misconduct as Deputy takes seat Obasa faces impeachment for financial misconduct as Deputy takes seat Lagos State House of Assembly, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached on Monday by members of the House over alleged statutory and financial violations, Apples Bite Magazine reports. His deputy, Lasbat Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, has been elevated to the position of Speaker. The impeachment occurred while Obasa was reportedly in Atlanta, coming shortly after revelations of a N43.5 billion expenditure allegedly approved for backup vehicles for lawmakers, among other controversial financial decisions. Obasa, 52, who had served as…

Obasa faces impeachment for financial misconduct as Deputy takes seat Obasa faces impeachment for financial misconduct as Deputy takes seat Lagos State House of Assembly, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached on Monday by members of the House over alleged statutory and financial violations. His deputy, Lasbat Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, has been elevated to the position of Speaker. The impeachment occurred while Obasa was reportedly in Atlanta, coming shortly after revelations of a N43.5 billion expenditure allegedly approved for backup vehicles for lawmakers, among other controversial financial decisions. Obasa, 52, who had served as Speaker since June 8,…

Seyi Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Alaafin of Oyo, ignoring opposition Seyi Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Alaafin of Oyo, ignoring opposition Governor Seyi Makinde has officially presented the Staff of Office to Prince Abimbola Owoade, age 46, as the new Alaafin of Oyo, despite strong opposition from traditional kingmakers. The ceremony took place Monday morning at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan. The installation comes amid significant pushback from Oyo kingmakers, who recently issued a letter to the governor declaring the appointment illegal and void. According to the kingmakers, Prince Owoade’s selection bypassed traditional procedures, as…

Revised Terms for Forces: FG places Bans on Homosexuality, Cross-dressing in Military President Bola Tinubu FG places Bans on Homosexuality, Cross-dressing in Military The federal government has prohibited personnel of the Nigerian military from engaging in homosexuality, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other behaviours that contravene the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (HAFCTCS). The the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (HAFCTCS) 2024, which was signed by President Bola Tinubu on December 16, 2024, also prohibited personnel from body piercing, tattooing, drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and other forms of public misconduct. The prohibitions were aimed at…

Lagos set to empower 3,000 Youths to get Free ICT, Vocational Training Sanwo-Olu Lagos set to empower 3,000 Youths to get Free ICT, Vocational Training About 3000 young residents in Lagos are set to benefit from the sixth edition of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s yearly ICT and Skill Acquisition programme. The programme, executed by Project LOUD Sanwo-Olu ICT and Skill Acquisition Centre, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has concluded plans to host the 2025, two months intensive training for interested residents of the state with the promise to equip participants with skills to function maximally…

IKENNA UKWA CONGRATULATES SEN. MBATA ON HIS EMERGENCE AS NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT GENERAL OF OHANEZE NDI-IGBO Senator John Azuta-Mbata IKENNA UKWA CONGRATULATES SEN. MBATA ON HIS EMERGENCE AS NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT GENERAL OF OHANEZE NDI-IGBO The Senior Legislative Aide to the The Senate President – Nigeria, Chief Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has joined well meaning Nigerians to congratulate Senator John Azuta-Mbata, on his emergence as the newly elected President General of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo worldwide. Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his congratulatory message described Senator Mbata’s victory as well deserved, taking cognizance of his leadership abilities as a former Senator that…

Razak Okoya @85, never considers politics Chief Rasak Okoya Razak Okoya @85, never considers politics Business guru and founder of Eleganza conglomerate, Chief Rasak Okoya, has said he has never considered going into politics, despite his influence and popularity. The industrialist and philanthropist who clocked 85 Sunday (today) said he is more interested in doing God’s will rather than join politics, He said, “As I always say, a good carpenter cannot sew clothes. I am a good industrialist. God has helped me thus far. Although some politicians are my good friends, I don’t know much about politics. I am…

Jimmy Carter’s effort to saved me from Abacha’s gulag – Obasanjo Jimmy Carter’s effort to saved me from Abacha’s gulag – Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday paid glowing tributes to the late former American President, Jimmy Carter, whom he described as a “titan and man of peace.” Obasanjo, who paid the tribute at a memorial service held in honour of late President Carter, held at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, recalled how Carter stuck out his neck to save his life by seeking his release from prison under the…

Nigeria attracts $7.6bn investment interests at Africa’s forum AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, at the Africa Investment Forum Nigeria attracts $7.6bn investment interests at Africa’s forum Nigeria has attracted $7.6bn in investment interests at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, held in Rabat, Morocco, from 4 to 6 December 2024. The announcement was made by the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. Adesina expressed optimism about the potential impact of the investment interests, highlighting the participation of several Nigerian state governors at the forum. “I am delighted the…

Avalanche Creative Academy Debuts Avalanche Creative Academy Debuts Fast-growing Lagos-based Entertainment and hospitality hub, Avalanche has announced the birth of its educational arm, The Avalanche Creative Academy. The academy is designed as a top-notch platform dedicated to nurturing creativity and innovation among aspiring creatives. The Academy aims to provide comprehensive training through various programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities, all designed to inspire and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in the creative industry. It offers the following courses: Music Production, Sound Engineering, Photography, cinematography, 3D,graphic designs, motion graphics, Business Management, Creative copywriting, and Creative Strategies. The…