Breaking: Lawmakers Pass Vote Of Confidence In Obasa
Breaking: Lawmakers Pass Vote Of Confidence In Obasa ...as Speaker turns 52 Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a vote of confidence on Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa saying they remain satisfied with his leadership of the House. The vote of confidence on the Speaker coincided with his 52nd birthday as the lawmakers eulogised him for uplifting the country's democracy through laws that impact positively on the people. "I rise this afternoon to move a motion that a vote of confidence be passed on the Rt. Hon…
Obasa @52: Photos As Lagos Speaker Celebrates With School Kids
Obasa @52: Photos As Lagos Speaker Celebrates With School Kids - warns students against social vices - Aminat Alege, victim of shot teargas canister, gets N5m The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Friday celebrated with children from various schools in the State as part of activities to mark his 52nd birthday which comes up on November 11. Dr. Obasa, who gifted brilliant pupils from across the 20 local government areas of Lagos and students in the six districts of the state with cash rewards, urged th…
*Ado-Odo/Ota LG: PDP Unveils Visionary Candidates for Upcoming Elections*
*Ado-Odo/Ota LG: PDP Unveils Visionary Candidates for Upcoming Elections* The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government has launched its campaign programs ahead of the November 16th, 2024, Chairmanship election. The Flag bearer Hon. Tunji Bankole promised rapid infrastructural development across the area during the flag-off ceremony at the Party's house in Ota. Hon. Bankole emphasized the PDP's human-oriented approach, citing people-centered policies to improve lives urging citizens to vote en masse to erad…
We Must Build A Virile Legislature For The Future, Speaker Obasa Says
We Must Build A Virile Legislature For The Future, Speaker Obasa Says Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and Deputy Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda (both middle) flanked by Majority Leader Noheem Adams and Deputy Majority Leader Adedamola Richard Kasunmu during a 3-day budget retreat for members and staff of the House held in Abeokuta on Sunday. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa with participants at a 3-day budget retreat for members and staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunda…
Don't Be Ignorant Of The Law, Lagos Assembly Hits Back At Suspended Chairman, Lawyer
Don't Be Ignorant Of The Law, Lagos Assembly Hits Back At Suspended Chairman, Lawyer - says law does not recognise sentiment, emotions The Lagos State House of Assembly has asked suspended chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon, and his lawyer, Dr. Abdul Mahmud, to recognise the place of law rather than sentiments and emotions as guiding principles of legislative practices in Lagos State. The advice by the Assembly on Tuesday was in response to the purported reaction of the duo to the suspension of the council chair…
Breaking: Lagos Assembly Suspends Alimosho Council Chairman
Breaking: Lagos Assembly Suspends Alimosho Council Chairman The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday handed down an indefinite suspension to the chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon. The suspension is with immediate effect. Sitting at plenary, the lawmakers resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, should take over the running of its affairs. The House further instructed the management of the council, including the manager and treasurer, to recognise the authority of the vice chairman a…
Ifako-Ijaiye To Become Most Educated In Lagos, Lawmaker Vows
Ifako-Ijaiye To Become Most Educated In Lagos, Lawmaker Vows A Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Adewale Temitope, has vowed to ensure the fulfilment of his promise to make Ifako-Ijaiye the most educated part of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria. Adewale, who represents Ifako-Ijaiye constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, says he has distributed over 4000 JAMB forms and another 1,200 GCE forms to students within the constituency with free tutorial classes for a total of 8716 candidates for the examinations. Speaking while giving out 250 GCE f…
Speaker Obasa Celebrates Orelope-Adefulire At 65
Speaker Obasa Celebrates Orelope-Adefulire At 65 - calls her an asset to Nigeria Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated former Deputy Governor of Lagos, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, as she marks her 65th birthday. Dr. Obasa, in a statement by his media office, described Orelope-Adefulire as a shining star who continues to make Lagos proud years after serving the State as Deputy Governor. According to Obasa, Princess Orelope-Adefulire's leadership style, commitment to service and ded…
Speaker Obasa Celebrates Deputy Governor Hamzat At 60
Speaker Obasa Celebrates Deputy Governor Hamzat At 60 The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described Deputy Governor Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat as a seasoned administrator passionate about the growth and development of Lagos. Dr. Obasa said this on Wednesday in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, celebrating Dr. Hamzat, who clocks 60 on Thursday, September 19. The Speaker, while calling Dr. Hamzat a blessing to Lagos and Nigeria, added that the Deputy Governor had shown over the…
Market Authority Bill To Strengthen Lagos Business Activities - Lawmakers
Market Authority Bill To Strengthen Lagos Business Activities - Lawmakers - bill scales second reading at Lagos Assembly Majority of the lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday supported the Market Authority Bill currently being considered by the legislators. The bill scaled second reading on the floor of the House with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, committing it to the House Committee on Local Government. The committee is expected to report back to the House in two weeks. The bill, if passed, aims to provide for th…
Ajaero’s arrest: What DSS source said DSS operatives
Ajaero’s arrest: What DSS source said DSS operatives A source from the Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS, has reacted to the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. In an interview with our correspondent, he said he had no comment on the arrest of Ajaero but requested our correspondent to send and official request for comment to the email address of the secret police. Recall that DSS on Monday morning, arrested Ajaero at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Reports said Ajaero …
Breaking: Lagos Assembly Approves Reordering Of 2024 Budget
Breaking: Lagos Assembly Approves Reordering Of 2024 Budget - increases capital expenditure The Lagos State House of Assembly has amended the Appropriation Law of 2024 that has a size of N2,267,976,120,869. The reordering is sequel to a letter dated August 9, 2024 and sent to the House by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The House at plenary on Thursday gave the approval after the Chairman of the Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Hon. Lukman Olumoh, presented the report and recommendations of the Committee which were adopt…
Lagos Assembly Pledges Collaboration With Nigerian Army On Security
Lagos Assembly Pledges Collaboration With Nigerian Army On Security The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has pledged the support of the House for the Nigerian Army with the goal of sustaining the peace experienced in the State. Dr. Obasa gave the assurance on Thursday when he received Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, 48th Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, who visited the House of Assembly with his team. According to the Speaker, the State's legislature with 40 lawmakers is com…
WE ‘LL CONDUCT INDEPENDENT, TRANSPARENT LG ELECTIONS - OGSIEC
WE ‘LL CONDUCT INDEPENDENT, TRANSPARENT LG ELECTIONS - OGSIEC As the political atmosphere intensifies ahead of the 2024 Local Government (LG) Elections, Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), has reassured the public of its commitment to an independent and transparent electoral process. Speaking during a radio programme at Ijebu-Ode, the Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, said the Commission would adhere strictly to the guidelines, as approved by the state House of Assembly in conducting the LG elections. Mr. O…
Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Bill Scales Second Reading At Lagos Assembly
Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Bill Scales Second Reading At Lagos Assembly A bill seeking for a law to establish the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy has scaled a second reading on the floor of the Lagos State House of Assembly. At a sitting on Thursday, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, committed the bill to one of the committees on education for further processes. Lawmakers at the sitting had unanimously supported the bill with some saying it would further broaden the educational focus of the state. "This will create…
BREAKING: Nationwide Hunger Protests Suspended, To Resume October 1st
BREAKING: Nationwide Hunger Protests Suspended, To Resume October 1st the nationwide protests were held from August 1st to 10th over the increased cost of living in the country. Nationwide Hunger Protests Suspended Nationwide Hunger Protests have been officially suspended after 10 days and will resume on October 1st. Our correspondence reports that organizers of the nationwide hunger protests with the hashtag, #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria have announced that the demonstrations will resume on October 1. This Nigeria news platform understands th…
Nationwide Protest: Speaker Obasa Says Lagosians Truly Deserve Commendation
Nationwide Protest: Speaker Obasa Says Lagosians Truly Deserve Commendation Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly has described the peace experienced in the state amid a nationwide protest as commendable. Dr. Obasa, who applauded the peaceful conduct of the protesters in Lagos, the South-West region and major parts of Nigeria, specifically praised citizens for hearkening to the voice of reason and wisdom. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, the Speaker observed that the protesters …
Lagos Lawmakers Invite Attorney-General Over Supreme Court Judgement On LGs
Lagos Lawmakers Invite Attorney-General Over Supreme Court Judgement On LGs - commend Police for successful operation against kidnappers - applaud First Lady Remi Tinubu for encouraging gardens The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited the Attorney-General of the State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, to appear before it to explain the Supreme Court judgement on local governments in the country. The lawmakers said there was a need for better understanding of the decision of the apex court in relation to some provisions in the Constitution of the cou…
GAC Members Meet Obasa Over Proposed Lagos Electricity Law
GAC Members Meet Obasa Over Proposed Lagos Electricity Law From left ... Cardinal James Odumbaku, Sen. Anthony Adefuye, Otunba Henry Ajomale, Rt. Hon. Dr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Dr. Yomi Finnih, Otunba Femi Pedro A delegation of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has visited the Lagos State House of Assembly and held a meeting with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The meeting which held behind closed doors on Thursday afforded a fruitful discussion concerning the proposed Lagos Electrification Agency Law which recently scaled secon…
FG urged to reopen borders for legal food imports
FG urged to reopen borders for legal food imports The Federal Government has been advised on the need to reopen the country’s borders so that items, particularly food, can be imported legally and legitimately to fight hunger among Nigerians. The call was made by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) during an advocacy meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders held inside the Conference Hall of the Palace of the Emir of Bauchi on Wednesday. The FCCPC has stated that it will ensure that consumers in the…
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