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The Senator representing Abia North believes the sixth state in the Southeast should be created from Anioma in Delta state. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared his support for the creation of the same state. The former Abia state governor said the Anioma people are Igbos and have never denied this. He re-emphasised the fact […]

​In Nigeria’s political history, several politicians have been impeached from office but were later reinstated. Naturenex reports that the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, joined the list on Monday after he was reinstated during the plenary. On January 13, 2025, Obasa was impeached by lawmakers in the House, while his Deputy,

According to ARISE NEWS, In a significant political development, Mojisola Meranda has officially resigned from her position as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, marking a pivotal moment in the assembly’s history as she was the first female to hold this esteemed position. Her resignation has sent ripples through the political landscape

Editor’s note: In this piece, Titilope Anifowoshe offers a nuanced analysis of the controversy surrounding Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, and explores the complexities of power, survival, and accountability in Nigerian politics. Nifemi Oguntoye is one of Nigeria’s brightest journalists, a master of his craft whose incisive questioning and

President Bola Tinubu has approved the provisional licenses for eleven new private universities in Nigeria. Naturenex reports the approvals were given at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, 3rd March, 2025. The approvals were granted based on President Tinubu’s commitment to expanding the frontiers of educational opportunities and infrastructures in the county.

In a solemn announcement, the Vatican confirmed that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, would lead the recitation of the Holy Rosary this evening at 9:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Square. The prayer gathering is a response to concerns over Pope Francis’ health as he continues treatment. The Holy Father

Ikeja, Lagos state – The reinstated speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, may resign when plenary resumes at the hallowed chamber. As exclusively gathered by Legit.ng on Monday afternoon, March 3, Obasa’s reinstatement is part of the agreement reached by the opposing parties to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Lagos

The Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, said Senate President Godswill Akpabio did not touch Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha as she alleged. Naturenex recalls that Senator Akpoti-Uduagha alleged that Akpabio made sexual advances towards her in exchange for supporting a motion on Ajaokuta Steel Company. The Kogi Central lawmaker claimed that her challenges in the Senate

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced its petrol pump price from ₦945 to ₦860 per litre. The reduction was confirmed based on observations from some retail outlets of the NNPCL, which have adjusted their meters accordingly. Though there is no official communication on the price reduction yet, some fuel marketers confirmed the development

Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington, has stated that a certain individual is running up and down trying to prove that he is not gay. His statement comes amidst an allegation by socialite Sophia Egbueje claiming that Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy had an affair with her and failed to fulfil his promise of buying her a

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed fears of impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, which recognized the 27 lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike. The apex court’s judgment effectively tilted the balance of power in favor of Wike and his allies, raising speculations about Fubara’s political future. However, the governor remains resolute, insisting

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. The lawmakers gave the directive during plenary in Port Harcourt on Monday. Naturenex reports that security operatives, including the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force, took over the Rivers State

Senator Olusola Adeyeye has shared how President Bola Tinubu helped him during a period when some people wanted to kill him Speaking in a video shared by Channels TV, Adeyeye disclosed that for two years he could not live in his own house due to security concerns. He also revealed that he survived five assassination

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns over the decision by the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states to shut down schools for five weeks during the Ramadan fast. CAN described the move as discriminatory and harmful to students’ education. CAN also gave the affected state governments an ultimatum to reverse

The impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has continued to generate drama involving political figures and security operatives in the country. Naturenex recalls that the 32 members of the assembly impeached Obasa amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against him. In a swift move, the lawmakers elected