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Opposition Reps members shout ‘APC ole’ as they walk out of plenary over Electoral Act amendment (Video)

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Members of the opposition in the Nigeria’s House of Reps left the chamber when their proposal to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory, without allowing manual collation as a fallback in cases of technological failure, was not adopted. They argued that removing manual backup would strengthen transparency and prevent manipulation of results. But, the […]

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Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly plenary, situation remains uncertain

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Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, presided over a plenary session on Thursday with only four lawmakers in attendance. The session took place after security operatives allegedly forced open the chamber doors, granting Obasa and his loyalists access. As of 3 pm, the plenary was ongoing, but over […]

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Lagos assembly passes vote of confidence in Speaker Meranda, adjourns plenary indefinitely, as DSS storms building

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Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Speaker Mojisola Meranda on Monday, dismissing rumours of her possible resignation. This decision came amid speculations about the potential return of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa as the leader of the chamber. Oladipo Ajomale, a member representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2, moved the […]

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