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"Why I Resigned As Speaker Of Lagos Assembly" – Meranda

Hon. Mojisola Meranda on Monday said she resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, because of the need to preserve the integrity of the legislature and prevent further crisis within the House.Addressing lawmakers during the plenary session in Alausa, Ikeja, Meranda described her decision as a “personal sacrifice” aimed at resol

VIDEO: Desmond Elliot Weeps As Meranda Bows To Obasa's Pressure

The Lagos State House of Assembly witnessed an emotional session on Monday as Mojisola Meranda resigned as speaker after just 49 days in office.Her departure saw Desmond Elliot, representing Surulere Constituency II, moved to tears while attempting to commend her for her service.[html]In a heart-wrenching display of emotion at the Lagos Assembly,
UPDATE: NNPC Reduces Petrol Price To N860/litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, to N860 per litre.The new NNPCL pump price, took effect today Monday, March 3. Last week, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced the ex-depot price of petrol from N890 per litre to N825, markin

PSV v Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: Tuesday 4th March, 2025 Time : 9:00 pm Stadium Philips Stadion Referee Jesus Gil (Spain) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] PSV [/size]Peter Bosz has some problems in his side ahead of Arsenal’s visit. He continues to miss key attackers Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi, and winger Esmir Bajraktarevic. They a
Club Brugge v Aston Villa: UEFA Champions League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

Date: Tuesday 4th March, 2025 Time : 6:45 pm Stadium Jan Breydel Stadion Referee Joao Pinheiro (Portugal) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Team News [/size][size=14pt] Club Brugge [/size]Nicky Hayen has greeted a positive update on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Raphael Onyedika has recovered from a knock and i

My Husband Use To Sleep With His Girlfriends In My Presence – Veteran Actress, Mama Ereko

Veteran Nollywood actress, Morenike Alausa, better known as Mama Ereko, has disclosed how her late husband used to sleep with his mistresses in her presence.The actress made this known while speaking about the emotional abuse she experienced in her marriage.Speaking in a recent interview with Talk2dunnis TV on YouTube, Mama Ereko explained that sh
UPDATE: Meranda Resigns As Lagos Speaker After 49 Days In Office

Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda has announced her resignation after 49 Days in office.Recall that Mrs. Meranda assumed office on January 13, 2025, following the removal of former speaker Mudashiru Obasa.Honorable Obasa was impeached over several corrupt allegations, such as abused of power and misappropriation of funds.L

‘Akpabio Never Touched Her’ — Deputy Chief Whip Dismisses Natasha’s Harassment Claims

The Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegation Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan levied against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.The senator representing Kogi Central had recently accused the Senate President of sexually harassing her when she and other senators visited his house to ce
Tinubu Meets Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio In Abuja

President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a post on his official X handle.He wrote, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the visiting President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,

I’m Ready To Leave Office, Pay Supreme Price For Rivers, Says Gov. Fubara

Still talking tough amidst the heightened tension of his imminent impeachment, the Rivers state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared that he would not hesitate to pay the supreme price if that is what it will take to save the state from anti-democratic forces.Governor Fubara pointed to why it has to be on record and known to everybody that the
PHOTOS: Nigerian Cocaine Kingpin Arrested In Thailand

A Nigerian national suspected of being a key player in the cocaine trade on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, has been arrested.The arrest, executed on Saturday night, March 1, 2025, near the Pantip Plaza market in Moo 1, Koh Phangan subdistrict, underscores the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in Thailand’s vibrant tou

How Boko Haram Killed 11 Persons In Midnight Attack On Niger Gold Mining Site

Terrorists believed to be members of Mallam Sadiku-led Boko Haram faction have killed 11 people in a midnight attack at a gold mining site in Karaga, a village near the group’s Alawa forest reserve hideouts in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.The attack happened on 27 February, according to local and security sources. Those killed we
Suspected Kidnappers Apprehended In Kwara

Criminal elements suspected to be kidnappers were arrested on Sunday in Oke-Ode community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state.The feat was achieved by a combined effort of Fulani vigilantes, Yoruba hunters and local vigilantes, according to a source in the community who confided says on Monday.The spokesperson of the state police comman

How NDLEA Arrested Wanted Drug Baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff In Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that the reign of a wanted 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, has been brought to a halt following his arrest at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos.NDLEA said the suspect’s arrest comes after 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across
Mob Attacks Police Officer In Jos Over Seized Hard Drugs

A police officer sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a mob while transporting recovered hard drugs to the station in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.The incident was contained in a post by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on his official X handle on Monday.According to the report, the attack occurred in the early h

'Why I’m Facing Death Threats' – NAFDAC DG, Prof. Adeyeye

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has revealed that she is facing death threats due to her agency’s crackdown on major fake drug distribution networks in Kano, Idumota, Yaba, and Onitsha.Despite these threats, Adeyeye remains resolute in her mission to rid N
Ogun Monarch Expresses Disappointment Over ‘King Of Street’ Title Conferred On Portable

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has expressed disappointment over the conferment of “King of Street” chieftaincy title on the controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as ‘Portable’ by the Olu of Itori, Oba Abdulfatai Akamo.Oba Akinyemi, in an open l

Police Speaks On Ritual Killings In Benue

Contrary to the news reports making rounds, the Benue State Police Command has said there is no record of ritual killings in the state.debunking the purported report, the State Command Spokesperson, CSP Catherine Anene who spoke in Makurdi, noted that although there are other crimes, there is no reported case of ritual killing in the state.Anene a
Elon Musk Appears To Back US Withdrawing From NATO And UN

Elon Musk has urged the US government to leave both the UN and NATO.The tech billionaire made the remarks in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Gunther Eagleman, a political commentator, who describes himself as a 'Proud America First MAGA Patriot', wrote 'It's time to leave NATO and the UN' in an X post on March 1.That messag

Lamborghini Fever Hits Nigeria As Mercy Eke, Sophia Egbueje Flaunt New Rides

The Nigerian public’s fascination with the trend of socialites flaunting their newly acquired luxury cars, specifically the Lamborghini Urus, has set social media platforms abuzz with visuals and pictures.Former Big Brother housemate Mercy Eke took to social media to unveil her new Lamborghini, which was decorated with balloons. She expressed he
Burna Boy: Funke Akindele Blasts Fan Who Asked Her When She Will Buy Lamborghini

Famous Nigerian actress and producer, Funke Akindele has blasted a fan who asked her when she intended to buy a Lamborghini car.The fan asked the question following the ongoing Lamborghini scandal involving singer Burna Boy.Gistmania recalls that socialite Sophia Egbueje last week accused Burna Boy of reneging on his promise to buy her a Lamborghi

Jude Okoye Granted Bail Amid Alleged N1.38 Billion Fraud Charges

Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, has been granted bail ahead of his trial for alleged financial fraud. The court set his bail at N100 million following charges of laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59, which he has pleaded “not guilty” to.Okoye was arraigned by the Economic and
Don’t Sacrifice Akpabio On Senator Natasha’s Allegation- Afenifere Warns

Afenifere, the Pan Yoruba Socio-political group, has cautioned the National Assembly against sacrificing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, because of the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti.A statement by the Organizing Secretary of the mainstream Yoruba group, Kole Omololu, said there should be a th

BREAKING: Lajide Adediran 'Jandor' Dumps PDP

The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor has resigned his membership from the opposition party.While tendering his resignation in a letter at a press conference in Ikeja, Jandor noted that his next move would be known in a few months.Jandor, a Nigerian politic
Peter Obi Slams Nigerian Politicians For Prioritizing Frivolities Over Governance

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticized Nigeria’s political class for prioritizing frivolities over the nation’s critical challenges.In a statement on his X handle on Sunday, Obi described the current political landscape as an embarrassing spectacle, accusing leaders of turning governance into a reality TV s

Oyo Gov. Makinde To Host Sierra Leone President, Julius Bio Today

Governor Seyi Makinde will receive Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio in Ibadan todayThis is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju.The statement revealed that President Bio will visit the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo. “President Bio and his team will experience
President Tinubu Celebrates Pastor Adeboye At 83

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on his 83rd birthdayTinubu praised his unwavering faith, humility, and dedication to humanitarian service.In a statement shared on social media, Tinubu described Pastor Adeboye as a beacon of wisdom
American Singer, Chloe Bailey Unfollows Burna Boy On Instagram

American singer Chloe Bailey has quietly unfollowed alleged boyfriend Burnaboy with all the ongoing drama with the Lamborghini saga involving Sophia EgbuejeRecall Sophia had dragged the singer for failing to fulfill his promise after sleeping with her.She accused the singer of promising her a Lamborghini car in exchange for s3x.Seemingly reacting
"I Didn’t Realize How Privileged I Was While Growing Up" – DJ Cuppy

DJ Cuppy has opened up about her privileged background, revealing that she was initially unaware of her family’s immense wealthTaking to her X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Cuppy shared a heartfelt reflection on how her upbringing shielded her from financial worries, making luxury feel like the norm.Acknowledging her evolving perspecti
Actor, Gabriel Afolayan’s Wife Pens Lovely Message To Celebrates His Birthday

Gabriel Afolayan’s wife, Abisoye Afolayan, has penned a sweet note to celebrate her husband’s birthdaySharing a lovely photo of herself and her husband, Abisoye eulogized her man and reflected on his lovely qualities.She wrote; “@gabbylucciii Oko miAde ori miEni bi okan miIfe aye miI always take time to reflect (a lot), and I mutter “thank