By Muiz Banire, SAN, PhD Few weeks ago, upon the removal of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, I had cause to interrogate the implications by way of matters arising in this column. Today, I am further revisiting the subject not out of delight but necessity. It is not all the time that a topic enjoys such privilege in this column as there are always contemporary issues to address at all times. More so in this particular instance, I ordinarily will consider it an overkill to discuss the subject again, particularly in view of the…
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By Prof. Aderemi Suleiman Ajala My attention was recently drawn to a story authored by one Olawale Apara who claimed membership of All Progressives Congress ( APC) from Iwo Local Government of Osun State on the above subject calling Dr. Ajibola Basiru to resign his position of the National Secretary of our party APC, because Ajibola Basiru is interested in the governorship election coming up in 2026. I got the story from a social.mefia platform. The author of the story also affirmed that Ajibola Basiru has declared his intention to run for Osun state governorship in 2026 election. This story…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has commiserated with the government and people of Zamfara State over a fire incident that claimed 17 lives, reports thegazellenews.com The First Lady described the incident which occurred at an Islamic as tragic, praying to Almighty Allah to comfort and give the families and loved ones of the victims the fortitude to bear the loss. The First Lady’s message read: “I commiserate with the Governor of Zamfara State H E Dr Dauda Lawal and the people of Zamfara State on the tragic incident of the fire that gutted the Islamic school…
As we commemorate the 2025 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), with the theme, Stepping Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of girls and women. Female genital mutilation is a human rights violation and has no health benefits. According to UNFPA, Nigeria has the highest absolute number of FGM globally, with over 20 million women and girls that have undergone FGM and if care is not taken, about 14 million girls are still at risk of also experiencing…
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to increase the proposed 2025 budget to N54.2 trillion.This comes after Tinubu initially presented a budget proposal of N49.7 trillion to the lawmakers in December 2024.According to a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, 5 February, 2025 the President is seeking an upward review of the budget due to additional revenue generated by key government agencies.The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) contributed N1.4 trillion, the Nigeria Customs Service generated N1.2 trillion, while other government-owned agencies accounted for N1.8 trillion.The President’s request has been…
4th February 2025 Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), C/O All Progressives Congress (APC), ACME Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos ATTENTION: GAC led by Papa Prince Tajudeen Olusi Dear Esteemed Leaders of our Party, RE: LAGOS SPEAKERSHIP: ITS TIME TO STOP ALL SHENANIGANS SUROUNDING THE CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP SAGA I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I write to you today not just as a concerned member of our great party, but as a critical stakeholder who deeply cares about the unity and progress of our beloved APC. The recent developments surrounding the issue of…
By Dr Segun Awosanya Your Excellency, Your legacy as a nation-builder is evident in the champions you have nurtured and the robust systems you have established. Under your guidance, many have risen to positions of leadership, proving themselves as battle-tested public servants. However, even the most established systems face challenges when individual character (blind ambition) threatens collective harmony. SELF-discipline and respect for Decency and those values that are dear to our people, including leaders and elders, among whom you are numbered must remain sacrosanct. The Lagos State House of Assembly has long been celebrated for its autonomy and efficient self-governance.…
By Ayo Ajanlekoko The relentless efforts of the former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa to destabilise the State’s Legislative arm since his removal as Speaker have raised concerns among Lagosians. In the wake of persistent reports attempting to reinstate him as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, it is crucial for him to acknowledge the ground reality and refrain from exacerbating political tensions in the state. Despite the denial of reports alleging President Bola Tinubu’s directive for his reinstatement, Obasa’s actions continue to generate tension. The scrupulous article, which nearly tore Lagosians apart…
By Femi Ogbonnikan The concern of the Ogun State government to strengthen security architecture along its waterways has received a boost. Further assurance of an enhanced safety measure for the citizenry is coming from the decision by the Nigerian Navy (NN) to establish its Naval Base and Dockyard in Ode-Omi, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state. Pursuant to their collaborative effort, both the state government and the Navy Command have concluded an arrangement to flag-off the ground breaking ceremony on the 100 hectares of land the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun provided for the purpose. He explained that…
BY IDOWU AJANAKU Quote: ” Leadership is something you earn, something you are chosen for” -Ben Roethlisberger The strong and solid factors that always stand a candidate’s ambition in good stead within the socio–political dynamics of a local community, state or federal government level include vision, character, commitment, and consistency or call it constancy of purpose.That is especially so with regards to that person’s guiding philosophies, principles and purposefulness, if driven by humility, integrity, honesty of purpose all within the perspective of the larger picture. Good enough, it would be a point of reference if such a person has held…