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Tinubu Bombs Obasa Over Controversial Lagos Council Law
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has reportedly slammed the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, over the contentious 2024 Lagos State Local Council Administration Law sent to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for assent.
Visibly upset, President Tinubu questioned Obasa’s qualifications to draft laws that could destabilize the political harmony in Lagos State.
He repeatedly scolded the Speaker for his perceived individualistic approach to state matters and his confrontational stance toward the state executive, the party, and its elders.
A stunned Obasa was reportedly left speechless as Tinubu lambasted him for his alleged political misconduct and defiance toward the party, its leaders, and the governor. The President emphasized that matters concerning local government laws were beyond Obasa and the House of Assembly at this stage. Tinubu directed the Speaker to align with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s directives, particularly regarding the screening, approval, and confirmation of board members for the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).
Obasa was further instructed to comply with other instructions that would be communicated to him in the future.
The incident comes after Obasa, during the Lagos State 2025 budget presentation, boasted that no serving or former Lagos State governor was better qualified than him to oversee the state, which boasts the fourth-largest economy in Africa. His assertion, seen as a direct indictment of President Tinubu, who governed Lagos from 1999 to 2007, also highlighted his ambition to run for Lagos State Governor in 2027.
The controversial 2024 Local Government Administration Law has been widely criticized as a tool for Obasa to install his loyalists as administrative secretaries in the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). This move is viewed as part of his 2027 gubernatorial agenda, branded as the “Muda Eko, Obasa Lagos 2027 Agenda” under The Mudashiru Movement (TMM). The proposal has reportedly caused divisions within the APC in Lagos State.
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate (Aboki FX) – December 24, 2024.
What is the Dollar to Naira exchange rate in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market (Aboki FX)?
Below is the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for December 24, 2024. You can exchange your dollars for Naira at the following rates
Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate: N1640
Selling Rate: N1650
According to sources at the Bureau De Change (BDC), players in the Lagos parallel market buy a dollar at N1640 and sell at N1650 as of Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
CBN Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today
Highest Rate: N1545
Lowest Rate: N1537
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize transactions in the parallel market (black market) and advises individuals seeking foreign exchange to approach their respective banks.
Disclaimer: The rates listed above may differ from actual buying or selling rates in various locations, as forex prices can vary.
The Oshodi-Isolo Local Government is set to rename Liverpool Road in Oshodi-Isolo after Seyi Tinubu, the son of Mr. President Bola Tinubu.
Chairman of the council, Kehinde Oloyede, explained that the decision was “borne out of his immense contributions to youth and community development.
According to Oloyode, in a statement shared on the LG’s X handle by his media aid, “All is now set for the renaming of Liverpool Road in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government after the son of Nigeria’s President, Amb. Seyi Tinubu.”
When contacted to confirm the claim, one of media aides to the Chairman of Oshodi –Isolo council said, The road, which is strategic to Oshodi and one of the major roads linking Oshodi/Apapa Expressway and connecting the international airport, “would soon be commissioned and renamed in Seyi Tinubu’s honour at a date to be announced.”
Oloyode, claimed “The road was a lion’s den, as no one could dare pass it either during the day or at night.”
He, however, noted that upon his assumption of office, the criminal elements, who had been using the road as a hideout before its reconstruction were all chased away.
Hon Teejay Yusuf, a former member of the House of Representatives has embarked on a massive medical outreach in Kogi State.
Yusuf who represented Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency from 2011-2023 before now had embarked on such people oriented programs while in office.
The vibrant lawmaker while in the HoR has a knack for championing programs that cut across, training laced around ICT, skills acquisition, sponsorship of indigent students, he carried out this outreach despite being out of office in the last 18months.
In this year’s outreach, outside Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, it was extended to accommodate LGAs in Kogi West Senatorial District.
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LG chairman set to rename popular Liverpool Road after Tinubu’s son, Seyi
Hon Teejay Yusuf embarks on massive medical outreach in Kogi State (Photos)
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