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The 49-day reign of Mojisola Meranda as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly ended on Monday, when the lawmakers re-elected Mudashiru Obasa to lead them. The move is not unconnected to the resolutions of the mediating panel led by Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Olusegun Osoba, former governors of Osun and Ogun states, who intervened in the leadership crisis that rocked the assembly for almost 50 days. Over a week ago, the heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress, including the aforementioned former governors, were drafted by President Bola Tinubu to find a lasting solution to the Assembly leadership…

Adekunle Sulaimon A public health expert and lead researcher on the emerging technology for Health Initiative, Dr. Chinyelu Uzoma is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance early detection and preventive care of non-communicable diseases. Speaking with PUNCH Online on Saturday, Uzoma emphasised that Northern Nigeria records some of the highest mortality rates from NCDs, largely due to delayed diagnoses and inadequate healthcare access. “ET offers a proactive approach to identify at-risk populations early, even in remote areas,” she explained. “Our goal is to democratise preventive care and reduce the burden on overwhelmed facilities.” The emerging technology on health initiative employs a…

Photo credit: Tyla/Instagram We’ve grooved to Tyla’s “Push 2 Start,” remix, and now it’s time to feed our eyes. Tyla and Sean Paul have dropped the visuals, bringing the song’s energy to life. From the chemistry to the styling, the video adds another layer to the track. The visuals have a bold, stylish feel, with Tyla and Sean Paul taking turns sitting on car rims. Among other looks, Tyla pairs a metallic top with gold shorts and fishnet details. Sean Paul, ever the dancehall icon, keeps it classic in a velvet bomber, chunky chains, and a leopard-print bandana, giving off…

Former Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers striker, Alan Shearer, has publicly apologized to Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, after the man-of-the-match debacle in Fulham’s win over Manchester United, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old’s performance against the Red Devils was one that’ll be remembered for ages. The Nigerian was rock solid at the back and threatened in attack, scoring the opening goal in front of the Stretford End at Old Trafford. BASSSEYYY! Old Trafford is silenced as Calvin Bassey has his first FA Cup goal in his first-ever FA Cup game for @FulhamFC #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/VZZub4sUam — Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 2,…

Kano State House of Assembly has constituted a seven-man committee to investigate the recent demolition of over 500 shops at Rano market in Rano Local Government Area. The decision followed a motion of Urgent Public Importance raised by the member representing Rano Constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad (NNPP-Rano) who expressed concerns over the demolition’s impact on local traders and the community. He described the demolition as “unfortunate,” urging the assembly to intervene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the action. Muhammad called for clarity on the reasons behind the demolition, highlighting the severe economic hardship faced by the affected traders, who have…

The Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, sentenced one Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, 47, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Akingbaso was first arraigned in September, 2022 before Justice Blessing Ajileye on a two-count charge of rape and coercion. Delivering her judgment, Justice Ajileye said, “in conclusion, this court has found the defendant guilty on the two count charge of rape and coercion and convicted him accordingly.” She said this would serve as deterent to others in the class of the convict who have not been caught up with by nemesis. READ ALSO:Group alleges plot against…

A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has granted the request by Muhammad Gambo, the second runner-up in the Kogi State congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on August 31, 2024, to be joined in the suit. The court has equally accepted a notice of appeal filed by Gambo in the suit challenging the chairmanship position of the Kogi PDP. In its sitting on Monday, Justice Yahaya Adamu of High Court 5 granted the suit for joinder and the notice of appeal by Gambo. The Guardian reports that the court, delivering in the suit brought before…

Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on Monday urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to release his international passport to enable him to travel and see his family in the United States. Sowore is currently on bail, facing a 16-count amended charge of cybercrime filed against him by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. He was arraigned for allegedly using his X handle to refer to the IGP with names such as “Illegal IGP.” When the charges were read to him, he pleaded not guilty, describing them as contentious and a politically motivated witch-hunt. Before his arraignment, Sowore was…

Former Super Eagles defender Danny Shittu has urged Spanish-Nigerian striker Samu Omorodion to avoid rushing into a move away from Portuguese side FC Porto, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old has piqued the interest of many European clubs vying for his signature, having quickly adjusted to life in Portugal with a scoring spree of 20 goals in 32 match appearances in the 2024-25 season campaign for Porto. Following this, Chelsea, who were on the verge of securing a move for the player, have returned to the market with their interest in the former Atlético Madrid player. However, they face competition from their…

NOW The Kano State Government says it has awarded over N40 billion contracts for the construction of 15 roads in different parts of the state. The Commissioner for Works, Marwan Ahmed, said this at a news briefing, shortly after signing the contracts with different companies in Kano on Monday. Ahmed said that the contracts demonstrated Gov.… 6 hours ago History was made and then swiftly rewritten as Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, resigned on Monday after a brief 49-day tenure. Her departure, along with that of the Deputy Speaker, Chief Whip,…