By Our Correspondent
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described his recent impeachment as politically motivated, dismissing the corruption allegations against him as baseless and unsubstantiated.
Addressing supporters at his Ikeja residence, Obasa criticized the manner of his removal, alleging that due process was not followed.
He accused the State Commissioner of Police of facilitating the process and claimed that security agents invaded his homes in Agege and Ikeja, detaining his family with over 200 officers involved.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13 by over two-thirds of the 40-member House for alleged misconduct, stated: “If I am no longer Speaker, it’s not the end of the world. If you accuse me of corruption, then prove it.”
He dismissed claims of misappropriation, including allegations of spending N16 billion on gate construction, sarcastically referring to it as “the wall of Jericho.”
The former Speaker emphasized his commitment to the integrity of the legislative institution, warning against discrediting the Assembly.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly is a symbol of excellence, and I will not partake in its destruction,” he said.
Obasa, first elected in 2007 and re-elected six times, acknowledged the support of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whom he described as a brother.
His deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was sworn in as the new Speaker, becoming the first female to lead the Assembly in the South-West region.

By Our Correspondent 

President Bola Tinubu will travel to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday to participate in the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit, scheduled for January 27-28, 2025.

The summit, co-hosted by the Tanzanian government, the African Development Bank, and the World Bank, seeks to advance “Mission 300,” a continent-wide initiative aimed at providing electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030.

Leaders, private sector stakeholders, and development partners will collaborate on strategies to enhance energy access, renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, and private sector investments.

President Tinubu will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, reaffirming its commitment to universal energy access and highlighting its clean energy initiatives and leadership in Africa’s energy sector.

The event will also feature the endorsement of the Dar es Salaam Energy Declaration, a roadmap for achieving the summit’s energy goals.

Nigeria’s delegation includes Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, and Special Adviser on Energy Olu Verheijen.

President Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja after the summit.

By Jesusemen Oratokhai
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), in Abuja has ended its warning strike following the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The strike, which began on Wednesday, had paralyzed services in FCTA-owned hospitals, with doctors demanding payment of salary arrears and other entitlements.
Dr. George Ebong, ARD President, announced on Friday that the FCTA had fulfilled key demands, including the payment of six months’ salary arrears, disbursement of accoutrement allowances, approval of a two-year residency bonding program, employment of additional doctors and health workers, and payment of outstanding wages for locum staff.
Doctors are set to resume work on Saturday, January 25, 2025, averting an indefinite shutdown of healthcare services.
While expressing gratitude to Minister Wike for his swift response, Dr. Ebong urged the government to address other lingering issues, including hazard allowances and facility upgrades, to avoid future industrial actions.