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Mudashiru Obasa, the impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, finds himself mired in deep political and legal troubles. Following his dramatic ousting on Monday, January 13, for alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office, Obasa’s efforts to regain his footing appear futile. Reports indicate that Obasa, currently in the United States, attempted to meet President Bola Tinubu during the latter’s visit to the UAE for the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. However, his request for clearance was reportedly denied, further isolating him from the political corridors of power. EFCC lurking around for Obasa To add to his woes, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are reportedly stationed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and prepared to arrest him upon his return. Insiders suggest that Obasa has delayed his homecoming, fearing imminent detention. Efforts to challenge his impeachment have also failed. “His legal adviser confirmed the imp...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign a firm and three former aides of ex-Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. ICPC's Spokesperson, Demola Bakare , in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said that the accused persons would be arraigned in court on Friday in a fresh N64 million money laundering charge. According to him, the ex-appointees are Lawal Adebisi , a former Senior Special Adviser to El-Rufai, Umar Waziri an Accountant General of Kaduna State, and Yusuf Inuwa , a former Finance Commissioner in the state. ”Also joined in the suit is Solar Life Nigeria Limited, the company, whose bank account was believed to have received the diverted funds. ”In the suit filed at the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division, ICPC is accusing Lawal of conniving with the two other accused persons to have diverted the total sum of N64.800 million. ”The money was sent in three tranches of N10 million, N47.840 million a...

Elder Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yagba East, West, and Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, has urged his supporters to refrain from dragging his colleague, Hon. James Faleke, into what he termed “unhealthy politics.” Reacting to recent political remarks allegedly linked to Hon. Faleke, Abejide categorically dismissed these claims, suggesting they were the handiwork of “political jobbers” attempting to stir unnecessary controversy ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 15, in Abuja, Abejide clarified, “I am very sure and confident Hon. Faleke did not send them to utter all those words credited to him. They are only using his name to curry favour for themselves.” He emphasised his disinterest in premature political manoeuvring, stating, “Please and please leave Hon. Faleke out of this unhealthy politics some people started in 2024 December for an election that is still in 2027.” Abejide, who chair...

Emir Muhammad Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has said he won't help the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to enlighten Nigerians on its ongoing economic reforms because the Federal Government had been hostile towards him. Sanusi, a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, made this known while speaking as the Chairman of the 21st Anniversary of Fawehinmiism (Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture 2025) in Lagos on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The Emir said while the government is on the right track with some of the reforms, he could offer to explain the trajectory the administration had taken and how such decisions were predictable. However, he said he has chosen to watch from the sidelines because government officials " don’t behave like friends.” He stressed that explaining the government's policies to the people would make life easier for the government, but he didn't intend to do that due to how they had treated him. “I can give a few points that are co...

Death has struck for the fourth time in the 10th House of Representatives as Adewunmi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip, has been reported dead. Akin Rotimi , Spokesperson of the Green Chamber, announced Onanuga's passing in a statement on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The deceased, popularly known as Ijaya, was born on December 2, 1965, and represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo north federal constituency in Ogun State until her death on Wednesday. The two-term lawmaker was first elected to the lower legislative chamber in 2019 on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). She chaired the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the 9th Assembly. After her reelection in 2023, Ijaya bagged the appointment of the deputy chief whip of the 10th House of Representatives. “It is with profound sorrow that the House of Representatives announces the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga,” the statement reads. “Affectionately known as ‘Ijaya’—Rep’. ...

Gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi, 32, has confessed to killing his 24-year-old girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, alleging infidelity as the motive. Ajayi, currently in custody at the Nasarawa State Police Command in Lafia, showed no remorse for the crime. Speaking to Channels TV , Ajayi claimed he discovered Salome’s alleged unfaithfulness through her phone. “She was cheating. She hides most of the things from me most times. I saw her chats with other guys on the phone,” he said. READ ALSO: Young woman allegedly slain by gospel singer laid to rest Ajayi admitted he acted impulsively, stating, “It’s not something I planned. It happened on that day, and it happened.” Shockingly, the singer expressed no regret for the murder. “Life is reciprocal; that is what I thought. I don’t have any regrets because we were actually compatible,” he added. Salome, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Abuja, had visited Ajayi at his residence in New Karshi, Karu Local Government Area o...