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07/07/2025

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Barely a week after its official announcement as the main opposition to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come the 2027 presidential elections, leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are being told to depart from pursuing personal interests over national interests.

22/01/2025

The Nigerian power sector is on the brink of collapse due to what has been described as gross incompetence by its leadership.

According to a statement issued by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero on Tuesday, the sector's woes stem from the failure of key regulatory and operational bodies to fulfill their responsibilities.

Ajaero criticised the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its inability to effectively regulate the sector, despite the extensive powers granted to it under the Electricity Act of 2023.

He further accused the Minister of Power of prioritising frivolous expenditures, including a proposed N8 billion allocation in the 2025 federal budget to "sensitize Nigerians on how to pay electricity bills."

The NLC President highlighted the persistent collapse of the national grid, attributing it to greed and mismanagement.

The Nigerian power sector is on the brink of collapse due to what has been described as gross incompetence by its leadership. According to a statement issued

14/01/2025

Tobun Abiodun, a member representing Epe district 1 in the Lagos assembly, claims Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as a speaker to preserve the state and parliament.

On Monday, members of the Lagos legislature impeached Obasa as speaker on charges of gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Obasa was elected speaker of the Lagos assembly in 2015 and was in his third term.

Mojisola Meranda, Obasa's deputy, was elected as the new speaker of the Lagos Assembly.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the impeachment, Abiodun, who was flanked by other lawmakers, said the decision to impeach Obasa was a unanimous one.

Abiodun said members of the assembly had enough of Obasa’s leadership.

“The members of the parliament today have decided to change the leadership of the house.

“You know the constitution made it clear that the house has the power to regulate its proceedings.

“The members of the house felt they have had enough of the leadership of Rt. Honourable Mudashiru Obasa.

Tobun Abiodun, a member representing Epe district 1 in the Lagos assembly, claims Mudashiru Obasa was impeached as a speaker to preserve the state and parliamen

14/01/2025

The forward operation base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy in Akwa Ibom state says it has arrested three persons over alleged petrol theft in the state.

Uche Aneke, commanding officer of the base, said the suspects were apprehended at about 11.30 am on January 10, while trying to smuggle 1,800 litres of stolen petrol to Cameroun.

“Our personnel on routine patrol around Bendero and Uta Uyata General Area of Mbo, intercepted a wooden boat carrying about 1,800 litres of petrol,” Aneke said.

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“The product was carefully concealed under cargos which included packs of soft drinks, biscuits, sachet water, and casava flakes among others.

“They intend to smuggle the product from Nigeria into the Republic of Cameroun.”

The commanding officer reiterated navy’s commitment to combating maritime crime and economic sabotage in the country.

The forward operation base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy in Akwa Ibom state says it has arrested three persons over alleged petrol theft in the state. Uche Anek

14/01/2025

Britain’s competition watchdog launched an investigation into Google’s dominant position in the search engine market on Tuesday and its impact on consumers and businesses.

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The Competition and Markets Authority said in a statement that the investigation could lead to the US tech giant being handed “strategic market status,” subjecting it to special requirements under new UK regulations.

Britain’s competition watchdog launched an investigation into Google’s dominant position in the search engine market on Tuesday and its impact on consumers

14/01/2025

Facts are emerging on why the former speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa was removed.

Fouad Oki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said Obasa’s impeachment as speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly was necessary to hold him accountable for his actions.

According to Oki, anyone familiar with Lagos politics could have envisaged Obasa’s impeachment, noting that he had begun to see himself as an “emperor”.

The APC chieftain said events of the last three months had also suggested that Obasa’s days were numbered.

“He saw himself as an emperor. It became undeniable that there was a need for a change in the leadership of the parliament in Lagos,” Oki said.

“If you cast your mind back, you must have seen this coming in the last 18 months.

“Recall the events on the day when the governor presented the 2025 appropriation bill and the leadership of the party was invited to the convention.

Facts are emerging on why the former speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa was removed. Fouad Oki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Con

13/01/2025

The Oyo state high court has granted bail to Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; and Oriyomi Hamzat, CEO of Agidigbo FM.

The duo, alongside the principal of the Islamic High School, were each granted bail in the sum of N10 million and two sureties in like sum.

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The trio are standing trial for their alleged roles in a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan in December, which claimed the lives of over 30 people, most of them children.

The defendants were remanded at Agodi correctional centre on December 24 after being charged with four counts bordering on conspiracy, negligence causing harm, and failing to provide adequate security and medical facilities.

The Oyo state high court has granted bail to Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; and Oriyomi Hamzat, CEO of Agidigbo FM. The duo, alongside the pri

13/01/2025

The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached Mudashiru Obasa as speaker. Naija Gatekeeper News just learned.

To avoid a vacuum, the lawmakers elected Mojisola Meranda, representative of Apapa I, as the new speaker.

This is a developing story. Stay with us.

Meranda would serve as the first speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly if her election stands.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached Mudashiru Obasa as speaker. Naija Gatekeeper News just learned. To avoid a vacuum, the lawmakers elected Moji

03/10/2024

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03/10/2024

https://gatekeeper.ng/senate-rejects-bill-on-private-investigators/

The Senate on Wednesday stood down a bill for an act to prescribe standard and condition of licence for operation and practice of private investigations in the country. The piece of legislation, sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu West) was rejected by the majority of lawmakers during debate...

03/10/2024

https://gatekeeper.ng/naira-depreciates-massively-against-dollar-after-independence-day/

The Naira depreciated significantly against the Dollar at the foreign exchange market upon resumption of trading after Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day holiday. FMDQ data showed that it weakened to N1669.19 per dollar on Wednesday from N1541.94 exchanged on Monday. This represents an N127.25 loss a...

03/10/2024

https://gatekeeper.ng/emirates-return-will-open-more-routes-for-indigenous-airlines-keyamo/

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hailed the return of Emirates Airlines to Nigeria after a two-year hiatus, stating that the move will unlock new route opportunities for indigenous carriers and foster healthy competition in the aviation sector. Keyamo made the r...