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Breaking: Lagos State Assembly Members Condemn Rivers State Legislative Chamber Arson And Calls On IGP for Peace Assurance
Breaking: Lagos State Assembly Members Condemn Rivers State Legislative Chamber Arson And Calls On IGP for Peace Assurance....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have strongly denounced the recent arson attack on the Rivers State legislative chamber by unidentified individuals. Their condemnation was expressed in a statement released by Eromosele Ebhomele, Media Assistant to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The Lagos Assembly members also voiced their disapproval of alleged executive interference in the affairs of the state legislature, emphasizing that the constitution upholds the independence of the legislative branch.
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Notably, the Speaker of the Lagos State House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who was away on official travel, urged President Bola Tinubu to call upon the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to reopen the Rivers State parliament and ensure the safety of lawmakers while they carry out their duties.
Obasa underscored the importance of adhering to the constitution, expressing concerns about the actions taken during the political crisis in Rivers State, which led to the removal of the chamber’s roof by the governor.
He urged for constitutional procedures to be followed when addressing issues related to a Speaker or a governor and emphasized the need to uphold the sanctity of the House of Assembly. Obasa also called upon the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas of the House of Representatives to intervene and protect the Rivers Assembly and its members.
During a plenary session, Lagos State Assembly members called upon the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to respect the constitution by refraining from interfering in the House’s affairs. They further appealed to the Senate and the House of Representatives to address the crisis.
The Lagos State Assembly also urged the chairman of the Conference of Speakers, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, to collaborate with his counterparts to condemn the incident and expedite efforts to secure autonomy for state legislatures.
Several members raised concerns about the situation, with Hon. Desmond Elliot emphasizing the importance of upholding due process in electing a new Speaker in Rivers State.
Deputy Majority Leader Richard Kasunmu expressed worry about the safety of the mace, which symbolizes the authority of the legislature, and denounced executive interference in legislative affairs.
Hon. Adewale Temitope highlighted the need to resolve internal issues without external interference and called for unity among colleagues to continue serving the public.
Deputy Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda presided over the sitting and described the situation in Rivers State as both tragic and disheartening, emphasizing the vital role of the parliament in a democratic government.
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Boots On The Ground! Nigeria Unleashes 86 Combat-Ready Troops To Guinea-Bissau In High-Stakes ECOWAS Mission!
The Nigerian Army has deployed 86 personnel to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau as part of Nigeria’s continued contribution to regional peace and security operations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that the troops, designated Nigerian Company 5 under the mission, departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, aboard a Nigerian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft.
The Army, in a statement posted on its official social media platforms on Saturday, said the personnel arrived safely in Guinea-Bissau and had commenced their assignment under the mandate of the Economic Community of West African States.
Before their departure from the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Forward Operating Base in Abuja, the Chief of Operations, Maj. Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, urged the troops to maintain professionalism, discipline and operational excellence throughout the mission.
Saraso, represented by the Director of Peace Support Operations, Brig. Gen. M.M. Idris, charged them to serve as worthy representatives of the Nigerian Army, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the country.
He also directed the personnel to respect the laws and customs of Guinea-Bissau while carrying out their duties.
The troops were warned against sexual exploitation and abuse, substance abuse, indiscipline and irresponsible use of social media.
The Army said the deployment reflected Nigeria’s continued commitment to regional stability and its leadership role in ECOWAS peace support operations.
It added that Nigeria remained one of Africa’s major contributors to regional and international peacekeeping missions, drawing on decades of experience under ECOWAS, the African Union and the United Nations.
According to the statement, the latest deployment also highlighted Nigeria’s strategic role in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and post-conflict stabilisation across the continent.
The ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau was established to support security sector reforms and preserve political stability following years of political crises and military interventions.
The mission succeeded the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau, which was deployed after the country’s 2012 coup.
It forms part of efforts by the regional bloc to protect constitutional order and prevent instability in Guinea-Bissau from developing into a wider security threat.
Nigeria has previously contributed troops, logistics and military leadership to peace missions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau.
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2027 SHOCKWAVE: Sule Lamido Drops Bombshell On Nigeria’s Next President—Must Be Young And Energetic!.
During a visit to Sintilmawa village in Ringim Local Government Area, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Jigawa State, Mustapha Sule Lamido, called on young voters to leverage their population majority to unseat the older political generation in the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during a visit to Sintilmawa village in the Ringim Local Government Area—where he was represented by Comrade Aminu Abdullahi Ringim—Lamido emphasized that both Jigawa State and Nigeria require dynamic, youthful leadership attuned to contemporary needs. He argued that traditional leadership models have fallen short of fulfilling the expectations of the younger generation.
Highlighting that young citizens make up a substantial majority of the electorate, Lamido encouraged active participation in the democratic process to shape the nation’s future.
Echoing these sentiments, Comrade Aminu stressed that the trajectory of the state and the country rests heavily on youth involvement, urging young voters to move past passive participation and actively steer the choice of future representatives.
The Jigawa State Police Command has called on locals to remain calm upon hearing gunfire, as a routine shooting range exercise is underway for personnel in the Birnin Kudu Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an official statement released to DAILY POST, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, explained that the training is designed to boost the combat readiness, operational effectiveness, and overall professionalism of officers. The exercise, scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, is being conducted at the CP AT Abdullahi Shooting Range located in Tsohon Gari as part of ongoing firearms proficiency programs.
Authorities have reassured residents of Tsohon Gari and neighboring communities that the training is strictly supervised and will take place in a secure, controlled environment. However, the public has been advised to steer clear of the immediate vicinity of the range to maintain safety and allow the exercise to proceed smoothly.
Concluding the statement, the command thanked the residents of Jigawa State for their ongoing cooperation and support, reiterating its dedication to public safety and professional excellence.
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