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JUST IN: Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Impeached Over Multibillion-Naira Fraud Allegations January 13, 2025 Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa amid allegations of financial and statutory misconduct. The decision was made during a plenary session on Monday, leading to the immediate replacement of Mr. Obasa by his deputy, Lasbat Meranda. Mrs. Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, has now assumed the role of Speaker. She previously served as the House’s Chief Whip before her elevation. The impeachment follows reports by The Gazette detailing how Mr. Obasa allegedly orchestrated the withdrawal of ₦43.5 billion under…

By Sola Ojewusi The process leading to the selection of a new Alaafin of Oyo has always been steeped in tradition, spirituality, and mystique. However, recent revelations by Professor Wande Abimbola, a revered Ifa priest and former Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, have disrupted the perceived sanctity of this age-old process, exposing deep-seated corruption and political maneuvering. These revelations have cast a glaring spotlight on the Oyo Mesi, the traditional kingmakers, and raised critical questions about the future of the Yoruba traditional institution. In a widely circulated video, Professor Abimbola disclosed that the Oyo State government approached him…

By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha Jolomi: At last President Bola Ahmed Tinubu agreed to participate in the traditional media chat after one and a half years in office. For so long, he simply and stoically ignored jibes about his refusal to speak at some length to the media. Of course, there were all kind of mischievous insinuations bordering on incapacity and inability to sustain prolonged discourse. This no doubt arose from glitches and gaffes during the presidential campaign. Obuneme: It was a season of war and blunders were expected! Jolomi: You can say that again! At last, we have heard from…

By Sola Ojewusi Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has been announced as the new Alaafin of Oyo, following Governor Seyi Makinde’s official approval. The historic appointment heralds a new chapter in the leadership of the Oyo Empire, blending tradition with a modern twist reflective of Prince Owoade’s dynamic background. Official Endorsement by Governor Makinde The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Friday officially approved the selection of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that Prince Owoade’s recommendation by the Oyomesi followed thorough consultations…

By Sola Ojewusi Ibadan, Nigeria The Celica Church of Christ, led by Dr. Adetunji Adeonigbagbe, has unveiled its annual prophecy for the year 2025, warning of significant global challenges and urging fervent prayers and a closer walk with God. Delivered from their headquarters at Km 7, New Ife Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, the prophecy paints a solemn picture of the year ahead, with calls for spiritual vigilance and moral realignment. A Year of Challenges and Divine Guidance Describing 2025 as a year overshadowed by a “dark cloud hovering in the atmosphere,” the church called for global prayers to avert calamities…

The Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Robert Ewa, is dead. According to a report by Channels TV on Wednesday, Ewa died on Wednesday evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the state capital. “As at the time of filing this report, members of the Cross River State Executive Council and other aides of Governor Bassey Otu are gathered at the facility to mourn with the deceased family. “He was present at the state’s executive council meeting earlier on Wednesday which was presided over by Governor Otu. “Ewa served as Secretary and later, Chairman of…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced that telecom tariffs will increase, though not by the 100 per cent being proposed by operators. Tijani disclosed this during an interview with journalists on Wednesday, according to a video shared by Channels TV on X (formerly Twitter). Telecom operators have proposed a 100 per cent increase in their tariffs, pending government approval. The proposal, submitted to the Nigerian Communications Commission, seeks to address rising operational costs, including inflation and higher service delivery expenses. Speaking after a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, the minister highlighted the importance of proper…

BY RASHIDAT OLAMIDAYO AJAKAYE Am I a proud woman? Women and homes are compulsorily cultured confidants of each other, if not women, tables would be under the home’s building, and the floors would nag being ruthlessly used, the tiled kitchen might grow walking weeds. So women owe the home her primary purpose, I will not leak that women naturally endow youths with attention, before all others, home is first to women. Am I a proud woman? Multiplying my significance smartly as mirror captures its audience, if I am a daughter first, can I receive education if not schooling? So that,…

By Tony Amokeodo Unlike the Leader of the Opposition Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch (Kemi Badenoch for short), who claims to be British with Yoruba heritage but denies any affinity with Nigeria, the three Nigerian global icons – the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina; the Director -General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; and the Deputy Director-General of the United Nations (UN), Amina Jane Mohammed, are proudly flying Nigeria’s green, white, and green flag worldwide and demonstrating their cerebral capacities and resourcefulness in their different endeavours. Adesina,…

• Seeks consultations on Tax reform bills, wants Northern Govs to invest in farms, factories An Harvard University alumnus and prominent member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr Abdullahi Hashim, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the successful reactivation of the Port Harcourt Refinery and Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Plant. Hashim, who is also member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and a fellow member, College of Diplomacy and International Relations (FCDIR), said it is refreshing to note that Tinubu has demonstrated his capacity to change the narrative in the production of petroleum…