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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, and Deputy Chief Whip, plunged the Assembly into a moment of emotional upheaval, leaving lawmakers and staff visibly distraught. The sudden resignations, which included Fatai Mojeed (Deputy Speaker), David Setonji (Chief Whip), and Sanni Okanlawon (Deputy Chief Whip), occurred during a plenary session that quickly became a scene of both admiration and sorrow. Lawmakers showered Meranda with accolades,…

The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday constituted a seven-man committee to investigate the recent demolition of over 500 shops at Rano market in the Rano Local Government Area of the state. 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…

English Premier League clubs have been handed a significant boost in the race to sign Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports circulating in the media space suggest that the 2024-25 Serie A league contenders, Atalanta BC, are more willing to sell the Nigeria international to an overseas club rather than league rivals. Lookman has been one of Atalanta’s most influential players since joining from RB Leipzig in 2022. His performances, including a hat-trick in last season’s Europa League final, have put him on the radar of several top European clubs. Ademola Lookman for Atalanta (photo credit: Imago) READ…

A former governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, has boasted of taking over the reins of power in the state after the 2026 governorship election. He maintained that there is no negotiation in his political group’s desire to win the forthcoming poll. The former governor expressed confidence that any candidate his group presents to contest the election would emerge victorious. Aregbesola leads Omoluabi Progressives, a political organisation in the state. The Guardian gathered that over a month after Aregbesola’s group announced its decision to quit the All Progressives Congress (APC), the organisation is yet to disclose the political party with…

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and it’s governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. Ighodalo is challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal reserved the judgment on Monday after counsel in the matter adopted their final written addresses. According to Justice Kpochi, a date for judgment will be communicated to parties by the secretary of the trubunal.“The tribunal stands adjourned until then,” he said. At the resumed hearing of the matter, counsel to the…

3rd March 2025 President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for 11 new private universities in Nigeria. According to a statement on X by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Below is the list of the newly approved private universities: New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State Eranova University, Mabushi, Abuja Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Lens University, Ilemona, Kwara State Monarch University, Iyesi-Ota, Ogun…

Idowu Abdullahi The World Health Organisation has released recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2025–2026 influenza season in the northern hemisphere. The global health agency announced the recommendations after the end of a 4-day meeting on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines on Friday, a meeting that is held twice annually. In a statement on its website, WHO explained that the recommendations issued are used by the national vaccine regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical companies to develop, produce, and license influenza vaccines for the following influenza season. According to the statement, the periodic update of viruses contained…

Photo Credit: Magixx/Instagram Magixx (Alexander Adelabu) steps into a new chapter with ‘I Dream in Color,’ his debut album. Over 13 tracks, he invites us into his world, one shaped by family drama, the paranoia of betrayal, and an endless search for something bigger. More than just an album, ‘I Dream in Color’ is a statement of resilience and a reminder to never give up. “I want this album to be remembered as something that helped people through the course of their lives,” he says. “Something that gave people hope, something that changed people’s lives, something that made people go…

Premier League all-time highest goalscorer Alan Shearer has praised Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey for his goal against Manchester United in the round of 16 of the FA Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Bassey was one of the top performers when Manchester United welcomed Fulham to Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils have struggled this season, and they were there for the taking against a Fulham side that has been impressive this season. After 45 minutes of action, Bassey took the initiative in stoppage time of the first half as he scored the opener off an assist from Rodrigo Muniz. Calvin…

Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly seven weeks after holding the leadership mantle. The lawmaker, who represents Apapa Constituency I, announced her resignation on Monday as lawmakers re-elected her as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. The lawmakers commended her leadership style and for bringing peace to the Lagos State House of Assembly. They also commended her strength and humility for obeying the rules and regulations of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Meranda’s resignation followed a reported meeting with some high-ranking members of the APC in the state to navigate the leadership…