Tag: Mudashiru Obasa

‘Perpetual Lateness, Gross Misconduct,’ 7 ‘Sins’ That Ended Obasa’s 10-Year Reign

Gbenga Adeoti

  . Lagos Lawmakers give reasons ex-Speaker, who banned journalists from covering the activities of the assembly for over two years ago, got the boots + what Governor Sanwo-Olu got to do with it   Lagos lawmakers have listed perpetual lateness to legislative sections and meetings, highhandedness and inciting members against each other as some of the ‘sins’ over which Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as Speaker of the state assembly Recall that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached the embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, representing Agege,…

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Lagos First Female Speaker, Eight Things To Know About Mojisola Meranda

Ganiyu Amodu

On Monday, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa was removed by his once loyal members and replaced with his Deputy, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. Who is Mojisola Lasbat Meranda? 1. She represents Apapa 1 state constituency. Taking her oath of office, Meranda said: “I affirm that I will be faithful as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly; 2. Between 2007 and 2008, she worked in the oil and gas industry with Cirrus Nigeria Limited as a procurement manager. 3. She returned to politics…

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Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa Impeached

Ganiyu Amodu

Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached by 32 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly. This development comes amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against the speaker. Barcelona Defeats Real Madrid 5-2 to Win Supercopa Court Grants Bail To Ooni’s ex-Queen Naomi, Hamzat, Principal Nigerian Govt Approves Air Peace, Fly-Nas, Max Air, UMZA For 2025 Hajj Operations Obasa has been accused of spending N17 billion on a gate to the assembly complex, which critics argue is excessive and fraudulent. There have also been allegations of mishandling…

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Five Key Things To Know About Lagos Electricity Bill

ADEOLA YUSUF

The bill by Lagos, a state that hosts two major power distribution companies (EKEDC and Ikeja Electric), to own its electricity market has reached its crescendo. Here, according to the lawmakers, are the implications of this to residents and businesses in the state     Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday said the Electricity Bill currently before the House is the confirmation of the state government’s zeal to ensure regular and uninterrupted power supply to residents. Platforms Africa reports that this came…

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BREAKING: Bode George Meets Tinubu’s GAC Behind Closed Door

ADEOLA YUSUF

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic (PDP), Bode George, is currently in a closed door meeting with leader of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Tajudeen Olusi.  The GAC is an influential group comprising critical stakeholders of the All progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. It determines who gets what in Lagos politics. Members of the GAC include the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamza, Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Prince Tajudeen Olusi,…

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Tragedy, As 3 Siblings, One Other Perish In Lagos Boat Mishap

Ganiyu Amodu

Tragedy struck again in Lagos when a boat suddenly capsized in transit late Sunday evening, killing all the four passengers, with three being from the same family. The yet to be identified victims were said to be cruising to their destination wen the high current swept the boat away before it capsized. Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, confirmed this on Monday, while commiserating with the families of those who lost their loved ones in the mishap. READ ALSO: How I Discovered I’m 43% Nigerian – Duchess of…

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Sacked LAHASCOM Boss Heads To Court In faceoff With Speaker

Ganiyu Amodu

“The speaker without recourse to the Service rules has been operating the commission like a unit of the assembly. Very sad that the democracy had been basterdised,” Mogaji opens can of worms on alleged illegality by Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa “Allegations against Mr. Speaker unfounded, sack of Mr. Mogaji was by the Assembly, followed due process”   The sacked Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Services Commission (LAHASCOM), Mr Olawale Mogaji, says he will go to court to seek redress to the sacking of his appointment by the assembly during…

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