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Chairman Reveals How Lawmakers Removed Obasa Without Consulting GAC, APC

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Chairman Reveals How Lawmakers Removed Obasa Without Consulting GAC, APC

Chairman reveals how Lawmakers removed Obasa without consulting GAC, APC. Mr Olusi said that the GAC should not be dragged into the leadership crisis that saw the removal of Obasa and his replacement by the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda.

The Chairman, Governance Advisory Council in Lagos State, Tajudeen Olusi, said that the council was not consulted before members of the state assembly impeached embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa.

Speaking with journalists during an interview at his residence on Friday, Mr Olusi, said that the lawmakers neither consulted the party nor the council.

He said that the council should not be dragged into the leadership crisis that saw the removal of Obasa and his replacement by the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Meranda.

Mr Olusi stated, “Members of the GAC are not members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to allegedly be behind the removal of Obasa. It can’t be true. We also read it that morning. The lawmakers carried it out without consulting the party and those of us in the GAC.

That is our position. We invited all of them and insisted that all of them are products of the party. They lodged their complaints and we listened to them.

I blamed them for one thing and that is for not lodging the complaints earlier before the party. It is for the party to decide, they (lawmakers) have no absolute power to remove and install their leaders. Nobody can become a member of the House of Assembly unless sponsored by a political party and the sponsors are the inspectors.’’

The All Progressives Congress leader said that the speakership crisis in the assembly remained a problem between Obasa and his colleagues.

“The problem is the speaker (Obasa) and his colleagues which had led to his removal. It is a dispute among them,” he stated.

He added that no organ of government was totally independent of the other, adding that the party, GAC and another high-powered committee set up were working tirelessly to resolve the dispute.

He said, “Currently, there is a high-powered committee of the party led by Chief Bisi Akande and members, including Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and a former APC National Vice Chairman, South-West, Chief Pius Akinyelure and others. They are working and making efforts to resolve the matter.

I know they are in consultation with the House of Assembly, Obasa and the other Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. Those of us in the GAC and the party Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, are doing all within our power to assist the committee.’’

Speaking on the dissenting views expressed by some members of the GAC, Mr Olusi said that those who spoke expressed their individual views, which they were entitled to and not the GAC’s.

He stated, “One day, and very soon the matter will be settled. Dispute and differences are facts of life and dispute resolution and party mechanisms are also there.

You leave us alone, as a party we are conscious of our responsibility and that of the House of Assembly; we are going to do all within our powers to resolve the dispute. The overall responsibility is on the party.’’

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Recall that the leadership crisis took a new dimension on Thursday when the impeached speaker stormed the assembly and insisted that he was never removed
Mr Obasa, who spoke with journalists shortly after he arrived at the assembly complex with some security agents, said that he had returned to the assembly to take charge.

The visit was Mr Obasa’s first appearance at the complex after he was impeached by his colleagues in January over alleged misconduct and financial impropriety.

The impeached speaker returned on a day the security details of Mrs Meranda, were withdrawn by the police.

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Magistrate Court Issues Arrest Warrant For VeryDarkMan Over Defamation Case

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Magistrate Court Issues Arrest Warrant For VeryDarkMan Over Defamation Case

Magistrate court issues arrest warrant for VeryDarkMan over defamation case. An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 6 has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).

The arrest order, issued on Thursday, follows a criminal defamation case filed by renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.

In his ruling, Magistrate Emmanuel Iyana directed the Nigeria Police Force and other law enforcement agencies to apprehend and present VDM before the court to face the allegations leveled against him.

The court noted that VDM failed to honor a summons issued on March 5, instructing him to appear for the hearing.

Despite pleas from his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, who requested permission to personally produce his client at the next hearing, the magistrate refused to revoke the arrest warrant.

VDM is accused of making defamatory claims against Chinwo on his social media platform, alleging her involvement in a contractual dispute over the alleged diversion of $345,000 linked to her former record label boss, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (Eezee Tee).

Chinwo, refuting the allegations, presented documentary evidence to the court, including emails and payment receipts, to establish her innocence.

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Her legal team, led by Pelumi Olajengbesi, argued that VDM’s actions violate Section 391 of the Penal Code and Section 24(1)(B) of the Cybercrime Act (2015).

In addition to the criminal case, Chinwo’s lawyers have also filed a N1.1 billion lawsuit against VDM at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

They are seeking a retraction, deletion, and public apology for the alleged defamatory statements.

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Fuel Station Supervisor Arraigned Over Alleged N1.25m Theft

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Fuel Station Supervisor Arraigned Over Alleged N1.25m Theft

Fuel station supervisor arraigned over alleged N1.25m theft. A 22-year-old petrol station supervisor, Prosper Ese, was arraigned on Wednesday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly embezzling N1,256,400 from his employer.

Ese, whose residential address was not disclosed, is facing two charges of theft and fraud but pleaded not guilty to both.

According to ASP Edet Ekpo, the prosecutor, the incident took place on March 2 at Arigbabuwo Petrol Filling Station, Oko-Afo, Badagry. Ese allegedly misappropriated N1,056,400 from sales proceeds and also fraudulently obtained N200,000 from one Aisat Folorunsho under false pretenses.

He was reportedly apprehended while attempting to escape from the station.

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The prosecution noted that the alleged crimes violate Sections 287 and 311 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

Presiding over the case, Chief Magistrate N.A. Layeni granted Ese bail of N1 million with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the hearing to April 16.

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Police Arrests Couple For Gun Running In Delta

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Police Arrests Couple For Gun Running In Delta

Police arrests couple for gun running in Delta. Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a couple, Joshua Bogbon Godwell and his wife, Uche Joshua, in Okpe Local Government Area over alleged involvement in gun running.

Acting on credible intelligence, officers raided their residence on March 9, 2025, at about 2:30 pm, recovering a locally fabricated Beretta pistol with a live round intended for delivery to a client in Sapele.

Confirming the arrest on Thursday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, stated, “Following a coordinated sting operation, our officers apprehended the couple in Okpe LGA and seized a locally made Beretta pistol in their possession. The wife, Uche Joshua, admitted to delivering illegal firearms on behalf of her husband.”

Uche further confessed to having transported several arms to various clients in Warri and Sapele as instructed by her husband.

Syndicate Member Arrested
Further investigations led to the arrest of Junior Moses Ogedegbe, 30, from Useifurun community, Ughelli South LGA, suspected to be a member of the syndicate.

“Our operatives are intensifying efforts to recover more weapons and apprehend other members of the gang,” Edafe added.

Other Police Operations in Delta
In a separate operation, CP-SAT operatives arrested suspected cultists and armed robbers across the state, recovering:
Two pump-action guns
One Beretta pistol
One cut-to-size gun
24 live cartridges

On February 3, 2025, at about 1:45 pm, intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of a wanted cultist and gunrunner, Stephen Oma Odu, 25, from Obagho community, Warri North LGA, in Sapele town.

His confession led to the arrest of Abel Festus, aka Tompolo, 42, from Oghareki community, Ethiope West LGA. A search of Festus’ apartment uncovered two pump-action guns and 24 live cartridges.

During the operation, two other suspected cultists, Godspower Moses (alias Power) and Oloriode Owebe, 24, were also arrested.

Police investigations identified the suspects as members of the Vikings Confraternity, with further probes ongoing.

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Suspected Kidnapper and Internet Fraudster Nabbed
In another operation, police arrested a suspected kidnapper and internet fraudster in Mosogar and its environs, recovering a cut-to-size gun.

On March 9, 2025, at about 6:30 am, a police raid in Jesse and Mosogar towns led to the arrest of Festus Oboyo, 26, from Igbopa community, Ethiope West LGA. A search of his residence uncovered a locally made gun with a single cartridge and an FBI impersonation document allegedly used for online fraud.

Further investigations resulted in the arrest of two suspected accomplices:
Favor Omowo (alias Voltage), 29, from Jesse town Gift Omowo, 26, from Jesse community

“We are actively tracking down other fleeing gang members and will not rest until all criminals are brought to justice,” Edafe assured.

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