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The Lagos High Court recently ruled that the removal of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was not only unconstitutional but also a faulty process that did not meet the requirements of the law. With that pronouncement, the gavel sounded and thus effectively ended Honourable Mojisola Meranda’s short stint as Speaker, who had never been at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Against this backdrop, KEHINDE OLATUNJI examines the challenges of women’s participation in Lagos State politics. She came, she saw, and she remains unconquered. It is said that the joy of democracy lies in participation. As such, the brief tenure of Rt.…

CSOs call for probe into alleged breach at Enugu correctional centre Ogunsinasi Oluwaseyi, father of 12-year-old Oluwaseyi Favour, who was allegedly abducted by an inmate of the Enugu Correctional Centre, has criticised the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) for hastily dismissing his claims without a proper investigation. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday, Oluwaseyi expressed disappointment at the swift denial issued by the NCoS spokesperson, Mr Umar Abubakar, who he said dismissed the allegation as baseless without a thorough inquiry. He revealed that on December 4, 2024, he visited the Enugu Correctional Centre with four police officers from…

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has called on political parties to embrace a 50-50 gender pairing model in nominating candidates for the 2027 general elections, stating that every male candidate must be paired with a female counterpart at all levels of political contests. She warned that anything short of equal participation between men and women will undermine Nigeria’s democratic credibility and credentials on the global stage. This is as stakeholders, including the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; National Chairman of Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle, Deputy National Woman leader of All Progressives Congress (APC),…

German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare ahead of a potential move in the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare has had a brilliant campaign with Genk this season, as he has contributed 19 goals and five assists in the league. In fact, he currently leads the Belgian Jupiler League goalscoring charts. His performances have propelled the Smurfs to become one of the major contenders to win the Jupiler League this season. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Meanwhile, the 24-year-old who is a big fan of Real Madrid has been attracting interest from some top clubs…

The lingering crisis rocking the South-South zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is getting messier by the day as the Bayelsa State Executive Working Committee, led by Solomon Agwanana, which the Dan Orbih-led zonal committee purportedly sacked, has rejected the move.  In a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Ebiye Agu Ogoli, the Dan Orbih-led zonal exco has no such powers to dissolve the state excos as the tenure of the zonal executives, led by Orbih, elapsed on March 13, 2025.  The South-South Zonal Working Committee of the party had, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, dissolved…

Idowu Abdullahi The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has disclosed that the government would adopt transformative policies, futuristic digital strategies, and life-saving reforms in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in the state. This, he said, includes the government’s investments in both Greenfield and Brownfield projects to deliver facilities that are fit-for-purpose, climate-resilient, and energy-efficient. Presenting Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s six years administration’s scorecard on Wednesday during a ministerial briefing, the commissioner said investments would end the era of bed shortages across the state hospitals. “We are building for the future with sustainable hospitals, smart centers, and adaptable…

Just days after releasing his sixth studio album ‘5ive,’ Davido is keeping fans on their feet with the official video for  ‘Offa Me,’ the sixth track on the project featuring American singer-songwriter Victoria Monét. In  ‘Offa Me,’ Afrobeats meets RnB in a duet that explores themes of desire, intimacy and emotional honesty. It’s a track where two lovers speak candidly about what they want from each other, both physically and emotionally. At its core, it’s about connection and the feeling of being fully seen and desired by someone you trust. The video brings these ideas to life with performances from Davido and…

The Bayelsa Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says reports that the State Working Committee of the PDP led by Solomon Agwana has been dissolved is false. Mr. Ebiye Ogoli, State Publicity Secretary of PDP in Bayelsa also said on Wednesday that reports that a new State Caretaker Committee had been appointed was not correct. According to Ogoli, the reports are intentionally mischievous and ludicrous. He said that the tenure of the former Zonal Executive Committee of the PDP elapsed on March 13, 2025, adding that to avoid a vacuum, a new caretaker committee was appointed and constituted by…

With five games left to play in the English Premier League this season, several teams are already planning for the way their squad will shape up next season, Soccernet.ng reports. One example of such is Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side are set to be crowned league champions in a few weeks, and have managed to extend the contract of their two most important players in Mohammed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk. Ahead of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng lists players who are in the final year of their deal in the English top-flight. Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest participates in the…

Former PDP Deputy National Chairman Chief Olabode George says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and FCT Minister Mr. Nyesom Wike must leave PDP immediately over alleged anti-party activities. George, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said, “the party is being embarrassed by the open display of affinity by the duo to the All Progressives Congress (APC).” He accused the two PDP chieftains of hobnobbing with opposition elements, saying they could not continue to claim membership of the main opposition party with their recent actions. “What exactly is going on? Anybody who is tired of PDP should leave and join…