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Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates 9th Lagos Assembly, Promises To Uphold Separation Of Powers

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Friday inaugurated the 9th Lagos State House of Assembly just as Hon. Mudashiru Obasa returns as Speaker.

Governor Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, promised to uphold the principle of separation of powers, which remains the bedrock of democracy.

The Governor sought the support of the Legislative arm of government for speedy consideration and passage of bills that would see to the implementation of the numerous programmes of the new administration in the state.

Governor Sanwo-Olu thanked the honourable members for their support and pledged that his administration would not betray the trust reposed in it.

“ Let me assure you that we would uphold the tenet of separation of powers while I do urge you to intensify your efforts as the foremost House of Assembly. I equally want to seek your support for speedy consideration and passage of bills that would further assist in the implementation of good and loft programmes of the new administration”, Sanwo-Olu said.

For his return as the Speaker of the 9th Assembly Hon. Mudashiru Obasa’s nomination was moved by Hon. Moshood Oshun, representing Lagos Mainland Constituency 2, and seconded by Hon. Yinka Ogundimu representing Agege Constituency 2.

In the absence of no other nomination from the floor of the house for the position of the Speaker, Obasa who represents Agege Constituency 1 was returned unopposed

In his speech after he took the oath of office, Obasa thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for proclaiming the 9th Assembly.

Obasa further expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him, which heralded his return for second term as speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The new speaker said he is aware of the responsibility the office demands from him while also expressing appreciation to his constituents in Agege for giving him a fifth term making it possible for the speakership position.

“I promise to make you proud, I will not let you down, your re-electing me for a second term as speaker goes a long way to demonstrate the level of confidence and trust reposed in me”.

While assuring that the House would apply legislation to define Lagos of everybody’s dream, Obasa added that the legislature will collaborate with other arms of government especially the executive to take Lagos to the next level.

Promising that the House will remove all the obstacles put in its way to hinder legislative duties.

He however commended Lagosians for the trust reposed in their representatives through their votes at the election, ensuring them of an enduring dividends of democracy.

 

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Mike Adenuga, Emmanuel Macron Hold High-Powered Meeting in Paris

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December 18, 2025

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Accomplished billionaire businessman and Commander of the French Légion d’Honneur, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., GCON, CdrLH, has held a private meeting with the French President, Emmanuel Macron.

The two powerful citizens of the world held the meeting on Wednesday at the historic Élysée Palace in Paris.

The high-level engagement underscores the longstanding relationship between Dr. Adenuga and the French Republic, as well as his continued relevance in global business and diplomatic circles. 

A respected industrialist and philanthropist, Adenuga has been widely acknowledged for his contributions to economic development, telecommunications, energy, and humanitarian causes across Africa and beyond.

The meeting adds to Dr. Adenuga’s growing profile as a bridge between African enterprise and international leadership.

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Free at Last: Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Soldiers, Aircraft

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December 18, 2025

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Burkina Faso has released Nigerian soldiers who were detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country earlier this month, Nigerian officials said.

The release followed a diplomatic intervention by President Bola Tinubu, who dispatched a high-level delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to meet Burkina Faso’s Military Leader, Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday.

In a statement, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s spokesperson, said both sides resolved the matter amicably and secured the release of the Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew.

The soldiers had been held for nearly two weeks after the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) described the aircraft’s landing as an “unfriendly act” carried out in defiance of international law.

The Nigerian Air Force, however, said the crew encountered a technical issue that required a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, the nearest available airfield. It said the landing complied with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.

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Corruption Allegations: NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Meets Tinubu, Resigns

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December 17, 2025

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has resigned following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu amid corruption allegations.

Tinubu, on Wednesday, summoned Ahmed to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following allegations of economic sabotage and corruption.

Also caught in the web of resignation was the CEO of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, according to a statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy.

Tinubu was said to have nominated successors to the senate for approval.

“Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),” the statement reads.

“The requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC.

“Both officials were appointed in 2021 by former President Buhari to lead the two regulatory agencies created by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

“To fill these positions, President Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting expedited confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as CEO of NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as CEO of NMDPRA.”

Onanuga said the two nominees are seasoned professionals in the oil and gas industry.

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