There are strong indications that both the ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and the current Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, may step down from their positions this week. Reports suggest that their resignation is part of a resolution reached by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in a recent […]

Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. He was sworn in on Monday after Mojisola Meranda resigned as

The lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, conducted fresh elections to choose a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker. Naija News reports that Mojisola Meranda was nominated again as Deputy Speaker. This follows her earlier resignation from the Speakership position after an emotional plenary on Monday, 3rd March. Meranda, the first female […]

The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely indefinitely to prevent potential violence from the

Officers from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Neighbourhood Watch are stationed at the entrance of the assembly.

The leadership crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a fresh turn as new efforts are being made to reinstate Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker. Naija News recalls that Obasa was removed on January 13, 2025, alongside former Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, by 32 lawmakers, who subsequently elected Mojisola Meranda as […]

Tension rose at the Lagos Assembly on Monday, March 3, as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa made a dramatic return amid the ongoing leadership crisis.

The Eagle Online recalls that the lawmakers in support of Obasa’s replacement, Mojisola Meranda, had adjourned sitting indefinitely last week

There was palpable tension on Monday morning as armed security forces reportedly stormed the grounds of the Lagos State House of Assembly, located in Alausa, Ikeja, as legislators prepared for an emergency plenary session. Naija News learnt that starting as early as 7 am, the substantial security presence, which has been stationed at the assembly […]

The embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has dismissed concerns over the occupation of the Speaker’s office by ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, insisting that the development does not hinder her from performing her duties. Speaking through her Special Adviser on Information, Victor Ganzallo, on Sunday, Meranda stated that Obasa’s return […]

Tension rises at the Lagos State House of Assembly as heavy security takes over the complex amid an ongoing leadership crisis between top lawmakers.

Ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, made a notable return to the assembly on Monday, March 3, 2025. Naija News learnt that Obasa convened with several lawmakers in a meeting that took place outside the Assembly chamber. According to Daily Post, the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, was present at this […]

After just 49 days in charge, Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the speaker of the Lagos assembly. Meranda is the first female speaker of the assembly.

Speaker Mojisola Meranda presided over the Lagos state house of assembly plenary on Monday, March 3, despite the presence of Mudashiru Obasa at the assembly complex.

In a new twist to the Lagos Assembly leadership crisis, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has stepped down from her role as Speaker amid the ongoing power tussle.

All you need to know about how to impeach a Speaker of the State House of assembly in Nigeria according to the 1999 constitution after the Mudashiru Obasa's saga.

As the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly deepens, sources within the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership have hinted at a possible judicial resolution if efforts to reinstate Mudashiru Obasa fail. Despite intense lobbying from political heavyweights, the majority of lawmakers remain steadfast in their support for Speaker Mojisola […]