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Report reaching BEYOND AFRICA says that the speaker of Ogun State house of assembly has been impeached. It was reported that 18 members jointly impeached the speaker and appointed Hon. Oludaisi Elemide. In a startling turn of events, the Ogun State House of Assembly finds itself in the throes of a crisis following the removal of Speaker Olakunle Oluomo.  This development, which transpired on Tuesday morning, unfolded through a simple majority decision within the assembly. Sources close to the matter revealed  that Daisi Elemide, a member representing Odeda constituency, has stepped into the role of Speaker, effectively replacing Oluomo.  The roots of this power shift trace back to a previous contest between Elemide and Oluomo, in which the latter emerged victorious due to the perceived backing of the executive. The assembly complex reportedly descended into chaos, with tensions escalating to the point of teargas being deployed to disperse the agitated crowd.  The rem...

Different events has unfolded following the Impeachment of Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Olakunle Oluomo at the early hour of Tuesday by his colleagues. BEYOND AFRICA gathered that the Impeachment might be connected to the 2027 political game in the state. Also, the medium learnt that members of the state House of Assembly had earlier accused the speaker of financial misappropriation. He was said to have allegedly diverted money giving to the members of the house by the governor while their Quarters allowances were also not also released to the members. BEYOND AFRICA reliably gathered that the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Adeola Yayi has promised Oluomo the ticket of the the Ogun Central Senatorial District against the incumbent, Senator, Shuaib Afolabi. Yayi as gathered is also eyeing the governorship ticket of the state under the platform of the All Progressives Congress in 2027. His Impeachment came five days after the victory of Princ...

President Bola Tinubu on Monday justified his 48-man cabinet, saying that it is needed to get efficient, mobile, and resourceful people who can propel the country to a greater height. The President noted that merging ministries will lead to non-performance. Tinubu spoke when he received a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by its President, Daniel Okoh, at the State House in Abuja. According to a statement from his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the President urged Nigerians to join hands to fix the country and have a change of mindset towards money. Ngalale quoted Tinubu as saying, “We have no other country but Nigeria. If you do not preach the sermon of understanding, tolerance, perseverance, and hope for Nigerians, you are doing damage to the country, and nobody will help us repair it. “I have had a number of criticisms, including the rationale behind the size of my cabinet. If you want efficient, mobile, and resourceful people, we have to give people...

A man, Arthur Benjamin, who attempted to sell his company’s car to raise money to relocate his family to Ghana has been arrested by the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. The arrest was confirmed on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to Hundeyin, the State Criminal Investigation Department got information on Jan. 16, at about 1 p.m. concerning a Toyota Hilux vehicle suspected to have been stolen. ”On the strength of the information, a team of detectives swung into action. ”In the course of the investigation, the said vehicle was traced and located at Ilukogun village, a boundary between Lagos State and Ogun, he said. The police image maker said that the vehicle was recovered from the suspect in the said Village. “The suspect was arrested and he confessed to having stolen the vehicle from his workplace, to sell and run away to Ghana with his family. “Investigation is still in progress for possible arrest of other mem...

Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has told fans to relax over the team’s not-too-sharp attack, noting that the team was keeping the goals for the next round of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Peseiro said this on Monday in Abidjan during his post-match news conference after a scrappy 1-0 win over Guinea Bissau in the last group A match. The Super Eagles coach who said he was happy with the 1-0 win, congratulated Equatorial Guinea for topping the table. He noted that his team wasted many scoring chances during the match. According to the coach, the team were keeping the goals for the next stage of the competition. He said, “Today, we played very good football but we missed scoring chances which is not good for us. “Our striker, Victor Osimhen, was not at his best but I’m happy we are through to the next stage. “I want to congratulate Equatorial Guinea for leading the group with seven points after scoring many goals. I also congratulate my tea...

By Yusuf Oketola   Lagos State is popularly referred to as the Center of Excellence in Nigeria. This is not far from truth. The erstwhile capital of the country is unarguably the heartbeat of the nation’s economy. Lagos is forever viable, metropolitan and successful not just because of its coastal assets and its huge population, but its diversity and rainbow demographics are its greatest allures. Talking about Nigerian Politics, Lagos State takes not just a passing position but eminently leads while other states follow. No politician in the country can joke with the voting strength of the state. After it comes Kano and Rivers States, that also play determinant factors of the country’s politics. The Nigeria president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, after his tenure as Lagos State governor in 2007 has been rallying point for politicians across the country. Asiwaju’s influence in Nigerian politics is enormous. His leadership style and investment in Human capital development pu...

The N800bn 2024 budget signed into law by the Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara has been declared illegal and nullified by the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday. Recall that Fubara in December, presented an N800bn 2024 Appropriation Bill to a faction of the state House of Assembly, comprising four lawmakers. Fubara subsequently signed the budget into law, following the passage of the budget by the lawmakers. The presiding judge, James Omotosho, held that everything done by the four lawmakers was null and void. The court also recognised Martin Amaewhule as the speaker of the state assembly. Details later…

Nigerian popular musician, Habeeb okikiola Popular Known as Portable Zazzu was attacked on Monday morning, and by extension rushed to hospital. The singer shared videos and pictures on his Instagram story from what looks like an argument with some unknown men in an apartment after he was physically assaulted. Portable also shared receipts from hospital where he is currently receiving treatments at somewhere on Lagos Island. The ‘Zazzu’ crooner has however gives details in a follow up videos on his Instagram story, subsequently he wrote, “Omo Ologo surrendered by my enemies Nah God dey cover me Zazuu This people really do me bad but thank God sey man no be God. “Am in pain on my way to hospital,” he added.

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students Southwest Zone D has extends warm and heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Dr Muibi Kehinde Hammed on his recent appointment as the Special Adviser on Constituency Development to Hon. (Prince) Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu, Member of the House of Representatives representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in Oyo State. The greeting was contained in a press release signed by the Coordinator of the Zone, Comrade Also John, Secretary General, Comrade Sulaimon Sanni and the Public Relations Officer, Comrade Oluwadamilola Bamigboye respectively. The statement reads: "NANS Southwest Zone D rejoices with you on this significant achievement and shares in the joy of your new phase of life. As you embark on this role, it is our sincere prayer that you excel in the office, bringing forth your dedication, wisdom, and passion for community development. "May your tenure be marked by impactful initiatives, innovativ...

In what seems to be an endorsement for the second term bid of Hon. Lukman Mudashiru politically known as L&K, the lawmaker representing Iwo/Ayedire/Ola-Oluwa local government areas at the House of Representatives, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in Iwo local government, Alhaji Tiamiyu Alidu said he won't change his best player while going for a tournament. Alhaji Alidu made the pronouncement during an official unveiling of a scholarship program organized for students across the Iwo/Ayedire/Ola-Oluwa federal Constituency sponsored by the lawmaker.  The PDP Chairman who expressed satisfaction towards the activities of the lawmaker described his achievements as unprecedented in the history of the Constituency. In his words: "We give thanks to Almighty Allah for giving us a representative who cares about the future of his Constituents. On this, I want to say a big thank you to Hon. Mudashiru Lukman Oluwakayode Alani for sponsoring our children to higher...

Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the burial of the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu won’t be a gloomy affair but a celebration of life. Aiyedatiwa, also said Akeredolu would be given a state burial, adding that his family is being awaited for further briefing on the burial rites. The governor said this while receiving the new Vice Chancellor of Elizade University,Ilara- Mokin, Prof Kayode Ijadunola, who visited him in Akure. He described the death of the former governor as a big loss owing to the contributions he had made in all spheres of human endeavour. His words:”The burial of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredelu will not be a gloomy affair but a celebration of the life of a patriot who was true to life and mankind.’’ The governor said Akeredolu will be given a well-deserved state burial, saying the family is being awaited for further briefing. Aiyedatiwa noted that Elizade University is a fantastic institution, saying the state government holds the found...

A former Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, says that the only financial benefit he receives from the state government is a N577,000 monthly pension. This is as the former Minister of Works and Housing debunked claims that he was receiving billions of naira from the Federal Government after serving eight years as the minister. The former Lagos governor stated this while appearing as a guest on Arise TV programme, Perspectives, on Saturday. He said, “The benefit I get, I think, is a N577,000 monthly pension from Lagos State. That’s all I get. “So, in spite of all the stories that we got several billions of money (after leaving office), I’ve come out to deny that repeatedly. Well, I don’t know how long it lasts, but all I know is that I get N577,000 per month consistently.” The Lagos State House of Assembly in 2021 reduced the pension of former governors of the state by 50 per cent. While ex-governors and their deputies enjoy huge pensions and luxury, retired civil serv...

The first interim national chairman of All Progressive Congress(APC), Chief Bisi Akande has explained the risk he took to make sure the rancour between the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and the ex-Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola ended. This is as the former governor of Osun State boasted that the duo of Aregbesola and Oyetola will soon end their animosity and work together. Akande noted that he risked his life to end the bickering between the two political gladiators during the ravaging COVID-19 in 2020 but the reconciliatory meeting which was witnessed by President Bola Tinubu yielded no results. He made this known while featuring on a private radio station, Rave FM in Osogbo during a Yoruba political programme, ‘Oro Oselu’ on Tuesday. According to Akande, “Both Oyetola and Aregbesola are my children, they will be calm and patience, they will be happy like me. No single person can build or destroy the politics of Osun state but I am sure that c...

President Muhammadu Buhari’s plane nearly crashed with him and his aides in November 2015, six months after being sworn in as Nigeria’s president, a new book released in Abuja on Tuesday, has revealed. In the book Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023), written by Femi Adesina, Buhari is said to have been travelling to the Island of Malta to attend a meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government when the plane ran into frightful turbulence that persisted for a long time. The report said the turbulence was so severe that when the plane eventually landed in Malta, a deeply terrified President Buhari queried the pilot: “What kind of landing is this?” and the pilot had to tender an apology to the President and the other troubled passengers. The report said: “A presidential jet is not immune from bad weather and the accompanying turbulence (many hours of that we experienced). Neither is it spared from what aviators call wind shea...

The Osun State Government under Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday laid to rest issues bothering on the sack of the Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, a former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and two other monarchs in the state. Adeleke had on November 28, 2022, a day after his inauguration ordered the reversal of all appointments made by his predecessor now Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, after the latter lost the July 16, 2022 governorship election in the state. Osun State government had on Thursday released six white papers, five on various committees which investigated issues raised by the executive orders issued by His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke at the inception of the administration in November 2022, as well as White paper on Education Summit. The White Papers earlier approved by the State Executive Council were finally ratified after further review by a special committee chaired by Governor Ade...

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has said that the issue of Kano emirates will definitely be revisited. It would be recalled that the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje split the Kano emirate into five and dethroned the then Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. BEYOND AFRICA learnt that calls for the reinstatement of the former Kano Emir, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II have been intensified after the Supreme Court validated the victory of Yusuf. The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement had said the government of Abba Kabir Yusuf would review the dethronement and balkanisation of the emirate following the party’s victory in the last gubernatorial election. Kwankwaso in an interview with selected radio stations in Kano on Thursday night, restated that the issue of Kano emirates will be revisited. He noted the move by the former governor was not done in good faith or intention. He said, “Honestly it is one of the things that no...

Call him a prolific player, you may not be wrong. A man who impregnated five women at the same time has organised a baby shower for them as they may soon put to bed. The social media went into frenzy recently when the report of the man, whose name was given as Zeddy Wills, a musician in the United States, got a 29-year-old musician from Brooklyn, Lizzy Ashliegh, as well as four others pregnant. However, last Sunday, January 14, the man did the unusual by organising a baby shower party for the five pregnant women and all of them attended the event where they had fun to the fullest with the father of their unborn children. According to the Daily Mail of the UK, Lizzy Ashliegh took to TikTok to make the startling revelation about the unconventional event, at which she was one of the pregnant women celebrating. In her TikTok clip, Lizzy zoomed in on the invite to the baby shower that was held in the Queens, New York City. It featured a picture of the beaming dad surrounded by f...

A former aspirant of Ogun State House of Assembly in Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Akeem Oluseye has joined thousands of All Progressive Congress in Ogun State to rejoice with Governor Dapo Abiodun over his victory at the supreme court yesterday. Oluseye in his congratulatory message, personally signed by him and made available to Journalists in Abeokuta yesterday described Abiodun's victory as well deserve which depicts the level of his popularity and acceptability among the people of the state. The former member of the South-West Tinubu/Shettima Support Group in the 2023 general election hailed the supreme court for a job well done in delivering the judgement on the case instituted by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Oladipupo Adebutu challenging the victory of Abiodun inthe 2023 gubernatorial election. "I congratulate our dear Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on his well deserved victory at the supreme court. The judgement depicts the level of...

No fewer than 177 indigent students have been awarded scholarships by Hon. Lukman Mudashiru, the lawmaker representing the Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency, Osun State, in the House of Representatives. The beneficiaries were awarded the scholarships to study various programmes of their choice at the Ahman Pategi University, Kwara State and the Federal College of Education, Iwo, Osun State. This set of 177 students come from uniquely different backgrounds and family struggles with social inequality. Of this number, 75 have been admitted to Ahman Pategi University while 102 others have accepted at the Federal College of Education.  Disclosing his motivation for the initiative, Hon. Mudashiru stated that he shared similar early life experiences with some of the students and he braced the odds to acquire education with which he has been a responsible member of the society and fighting for social change. "I am passionate about fighting the cycle of inequal access ...

The lawmaker representing Ayedire/Iwo/Ola-Oluwa Federal Constituency, Hon. Mudashiru Lukman (L&K) has donated a whooping sum of two million naira to support the construction of the ongoing Oluwo Stadium.  In a show of exemplary motivation and commitment to youths and sports development, the lawmaker on Wednesday January 14, led all council chairmen in his federal constituency, political leaders, and sports enthusiasts to watch the final march of the Telu Cup Football Competition played between Supreme FC and Telu FC teams. The final match, held at Oluwo Stadium, followed months of preliminary and elimination stages of the tournament that involved 29 teams in Iwo. The lawmaker also made cash donations to Telu FC who won the tournament and Supreme FC, the runner-up of the tournament.  "I want to appreciate Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu 1 for his love for sports and promotion of talents in Iwoland, Oluwo has prove...

In a resolute commitment to advancing girl child education and promoting menstrual health in Osun State, Her Excellency, AMB Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, the Wife of the Governor, pledged unwavering support during her address to a cross-section of students at the CSD Hall in Iperindo, Atakumosa East Local Government today. The occasion marked the commencement of the "Pad Up a Girl Child" initiative for the year 2024, aimed at addressing critical issues surrounding menstrual health and ensuring access to education for every girl in the state. Her Excellency emphasized the pivotal role education plays in the empowerment of girls, stating, "We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every girl has access to quality education, and we recognize the importance of addressing menstrual health as a crucial aspect of their overall well-being." The event, held at the CSDP Hall in Iperindo, provided an opportunity for the Wife of the Governor to engage d...

Otunba Olusina John Ogunsola, a prominent House of Representatives aspirant representing Oluyole under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) who is also the Patron of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest expressed heartfelt sympathy and stand in the solidarity with Governor Seyi Makinde, the victims of lives and properties, and the people of Oyo State following the recent devastating explosion that rocked the Old Bodija area of the Ibadan metropolis. According to Ogunsola In a statement by his media unit, "The images from the Powerful explosions site shook me deeply, my condolence goes to Governor Seyi Makinde, victims and their families. The statement reads: "My wish is for strength and confidence in these difficult times.  The unfortunate incident, which claimed several lives and caused expansive damage to lives and properties, has left the entire state in shock and grief.  "Otunba Olusina John Ogunsola feels deep pai...

Osun State government has today released six white papers, five on various committees which investigated issues raised by the executive orders issued by His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke at the inception of the administration in November 2022, as well as White paper on Education Summit. The White Papers earlier approved by the State Executive Council were finally ratified after further review by a special committee chaired by Governor Adeleke in line with the Governor's promise to ensure due process, indepth consultation and compliance with the rule of law. Among the white papers approved include those of Committees on Chieftaincy Matters, Contracts/MOU/Agreements review Committee, Solid Minerals Committee, Assets Inventory and Recovery Committee, Staff Audit /Appointments/ Promotions review Committee, as well as white paper on Education Summit. On the report on the chieftaincy matters chaired by Honourable Bunmi Jenyo, the white paper overw...

A 20-year-old man, Muhammad Abdu Danbaffa of Bilbiya village was on Wednesday, sentenced to seven years in prison for cutting off his friend’s hand. Danbaffa was sentenced by the Magistrate Court 1 sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State. The police prosecutor, Insp. Ibrahim Umr, said on January 11, 2024, one Usman Umar reported to the state CID Division that “Muhammad Abdu cut off his right-hand palm due to some misunderstanding you had on December 12, 2023, that led to a fight.” According to the prosecutor, the offence is contrary to Section 221 of the Borno State penal code law. The defendant pleaded guilty as charged when the FIR was read to him.

Award-winning Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has said she was hospitalised due to panic attacks resulting from the illegal circulation of her new movie, Malaika. The high-budget movie was exclusively released to the cinema on December 15, 2023. Abraham, who recounted how she stumbled on the movie on a social media platform, said she almost ran mad after she saw it. Speaking to newsmen at the Federal Investigation Department of the Nigeria Police Force in Alagbon, Ikoyi, on Wednesday where some individuals arrested in connection with the illegal distribution of the movie were paraded, the actress lamented about shooting a movie close to N500m and seeing it leaked to the public. She said, “If you look at me, you will know that I am actually not okay. I had to come from the hospital. I have been having panic attacks. It is not easy shooting a movie close to N500mi and you just see it out there. “I saw my movie and another movie and I was like, am I dreaming? And they said, ...

A two-year-old toddler, Bronson Battersby, starved to death next to his dead father Kenneth five days after he suffered a heart attack in the United Kingdom, Daily Mail reports. According to the family, Battersby was found curled up in his pyjamas next to his father, 60, who is believed to have suffered a heart attack shortly after he was last seen alive on Boxing Day. A social worker visited their home in Skegness, Lincolnshire on January 2, for a routine visit but received no reply and contacted the police.  They visited again on January 4 but again there was no response. The social worker contacted the police again that day.  Shockingly the bodies of Kenneth and Bronson – who was classed as vulnerable and was being checked on weekly – were not found until January 9 when the social worker herself used a key from the landlord to get into the home. The toddler’s mother, Sarah Piesse, 43, last saw her son before Christmas after a row with her ex. She told The Sun, “...

Men of the Abia State Police Command were said to have invaded the ABN TV in Umuahia on Tuesday and forcibly arrested a guest, Mr. Udensi Donald, during a live programme “Youth Rendezvous.” anchored by Grace Onyekachi. The Director, ABN TV/Radio, Ifeanyi Okali, made this known in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. Okali described the invasion as a provocation against press freedom and human rights. He said, “We are worried by the invasion of our broadcast station in Umuahia by officers of the Nigerian Police, Umuahia Area Command in Abia State. “At about 2:40pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2023, the policemen invaded our station during a live programme to arrest our guest, one Mr. Udensi Donald during a programme, Youth Rendezvous. “The police claimed a senior brother of the guest, one Mr Uche Onwuka Udensi had written a petition against him over a family matter. “Despite repeated plea by our staff to the officers to allow the programme come to an end before t...

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he did not sack the erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, despite speculations surrounding his (Emefiele) presidential ambition during the 2023 elections. Buhari disclosed that he did not remove Emefiele because of the absence of firm evidence that he was indeed pursuing a presidential ambition. Buhari revealed this in a memoir titled ‘Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015 – 2023),’ written by his former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, and presented in Abuja on Tuesday. In the memoir, Buhari was quoted to have said, “When he (Emefiele) was linked with the campaign for the 2023 presidency, I did not ask him, because he told nobody he was getting involved. Otherwise, I would have removed him and told the nation why.” Buhari stated that “unless there was firm evidence against him,” it would be “unfair”,  and “an act of injustice...

A former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba has praised the Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government,  Hon. Amb. Ogunsola  Adeshina Lanre for developmental strides of his administration. He expressed satisfaction particularly with the legacy projects embarked upon by the council chairman. Osoba made the commendation when he received the council chairman and his entourage in his house in Abeokuta on monday. The ex governor submitted that Ogunsola has made him so proud in his committed efforts in developing Obafemi Owode Local Government. The APC National Leader maintained that he is impressed by the current level of the development in the rural area of the local government, saying that rural development is very sacrosanct. Osoba said " I want to commend you for what you have been doing in Obafemi Owode Local Government. I am happy about what have been seeing, I pray God continue to give you strength to continue in your good works in Obafemi Owo...

A survivor of the explosion that occurred at Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday night, who simply identified himself as Adeleke, said he lost his elder brother to the incident. BEYOND AFRICA had earlier reported an explosion in parts of the state capital. There were also videos online that showed dusty clouds and burning houses and cars. The survivor, who spoke with a local broadcasting station, Lagelu FM, asserted that they were at the hotel in the area playing tennis before his brother sought to go out to attend to something before the explosion caused a stir that sent a sharp object that gave him a deep cut in his stomach. Adeleke said, “He came out to the front of the transformer where the incident happened. His intestines were out after the cut.” He identified his late brother as Oladipupo, noting that he was rushed to the Adeoyo General Hospital immediately after the incident. Another survivor, Olaitan Okanlawon, said the incident happened aroun...