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Sacked Lagos Speaker Obasa Opens Up Reveals Next Move
Ex-Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the allegations against him as “fictitious and unsubstantiated.”
Obasa made these comments during a welcome rally at his Joel Ogunnaike GRA residence in Ikeja on Saturday.
The former Speaker said his removal was done without following the proper procedures.
He alleged that the Commissioner of Police in the state led security agents to invade the assembly ahead of his removal.
Furthermore, Obasa claimed that his Agege and Ikeja residences were invaded by over 200 policemen, who locked his family indoors. He said, “If I am not speaker, that’s not the end of the world.
If you want to claim that I am corrupt, please prove it. “It’s possible to construct a gate, ordinary gate with N16bn? When it’s not Jericho wall.”
The former Speaker’s removal was carried out by more than two-thirds of the 40-member legislative house, who voted him out over alleged misconduct and sundry offences.
Obasa’s deputy, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, was subsequently elected as the new Speaker, becoming the first female to take charge of the legislative body in the Southwest state.
Obasa, who represents Agege Constituency I, has been a member of the House since 2007. He emerged as Speaker in June 2015 and held the position until his removal in January 2025.
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Unknown gunmen k!ll popular undertaker in Kogi
A popular undertaker in Kogi state, Segun Adekoya has been killed by some yet-to-be-identified gunman.
It was gathered that Adekoya was killed on the Egbe-Ogbe-Ponyan road in Yagba East local government of Kogi state over the weekend.
The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday, January 25, at about 5 pm while the team of undertakers were returning to Egbe from a funeral in Ponyan community.
A source within the community said, “The undertaker group headed by Aegun Adekoya is loved greatly in the community, because of its quality service delivery at funeral or burial ceremony.
“He bought a well equipped ambulance on 24th December 2024, with the assistance of people to ease smooth operation of his chosen profession in the community,” the source said.
He, however noted that on Saturday morning the unfortunate incident took place as kidnappers carried out their activities in the area.
A motorcycle operator was also kidnapped during the incident.
The victim’s motorcycle is said to have been recovered from the scene in order to identify the owner.
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Just in: FG begins recruitment into Federal Civil Service
The Federal Government has begun hiring for various positions within the Federal Civil Service.
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) announced on January 26, 2025, that Nigerians interested in these roles can apply through the commission’s official website.
Applicants are required to submit their applications for only one position.
Those applying should upload several documents, including their CV, academic certificates, NYSC certificate, birth certificate, and passport photo.
People with disabilities should also mention the nature of their condition in their applications.
The application portal is open until March 10, 2025, for interested candidates.
The statement read:
“The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is receiving applications for various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service.
“The vacancy announcement is published on the Commission’s website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and in the Sun, Daily Trust and The Nation newspaper of Monday 27th January 2025.
“Eligible applicants are to apply for only one position via the application link: https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng.
“Applicants who are physically challenged should state the nature of their disability.
“Applicants are to upload the following documents as applicable:
i. Curriculum Vitae
ii. Ph.D/Master’s Degree Certificate
iii. Degree/HND/NCE Certificate
iv. WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Certificate
v. Primary School Certificate
vi. NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate
vii. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
viii. Local Government Identification
ix. Recent Passport photograph
“All applications are to be submitted on or before Monday, 10th March, 2025.
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Just in: Ex-President Buhari opens up on his health status
Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up about his health since leaving office on May 29, 2023.
Buhari confirmed that his health is better now since he left office in 2023.
While in office as President, Buhari was plagued by illness which led to him being flown abroad for medical attention.
He handed over to Bola Tinubu after serving his two terms as President.
Speaking at an All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders’ meeting at the Katsina State Government House, Buhari suggested that the complexities of being the President of Nigeria affected his health.
“Those outside the corridors of power do not understand the complexities and difficulties facing Nigeria.
“My health has improved since leaving office. People who visited me told me I look better than before.”
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