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Meranda May Step Down As Speaker Of Lagos Assembly

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Meranda May Step Down As Speaker Of Lagos Assembly

Meranda may step down as speaker of Lagos Assembly. The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Meranda, may step down, potentially making way for David Setonji or Wale Rauf to assume the role.

This follows intervention efforts by key political figures, including former APC National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, ex-Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and Chief Pius Akinyelure, Chairman of the NNPC Limited Board.

Meranda made history as the first female Speaker on January 13, following the removal of Mudashiru Obasa, who was accused of corruption, abuse of office, and high-handedness. However, Obasa has challenged his removal in court, claiming due process was not followed.

Sources indicate that political stakeholders met with House members over the weekend, with another meeting expected soon. Speculation suggests that Meranda may return to her former role as Deputy Speaker, while either Setonji (Badagry 2) or Rauf (Amuwo Odofin 2)—both from Lagos West—could be the next Speaker.

Mojisola Meranda

Mojisola Meranda

Setonji, the House Chief Whip, has been a lawmaker since 2015, while Rauf joined in 2019. The push for a Lagos West Speaker stems from a need for regional balance, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Meranda both hail from Lagos Central, leaving Lagos West without a top leadership position.

Despite this, 36 out of 40 lawmakers passed a vote of confidence in Meranda on February 17, supporting her continued leadership.

However, the House has adjourned indefinitely, allowing room for further negotiations.

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EFCC, Immigration Service In Fresh Partnership In Gombe

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EFCC, Immigration Service In Fresh Partnership In Gombe

The Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service, Gombe State Command , Hassan Aliyu Mohammed has assured the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, of enhanced collaboration in tackling the menace of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.

He gave this assurance on Wednesday, April 15, 2025 while on a Courtesy Visit to the Gombe Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Austine Adache in his office.

According to the Comptroller, ” the Nigeria Immigration Service is charged with the responsibility of managing the Nigerian borders and works with sister agencies to gather and share intelligence on areas of importance. We want to complement your efforts in the fight against graft by assuring your organisation of our readiness to support you in intelligence and information sharing, and capacity development ” .

Responding, Adache welcomed the Comptroller and his team on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede and intimated them of Nigeria’s recent achievement as a nation. ”

One of our nation’s recent achievements, the delisting of Nigeria from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF) in October 2025, was as a result of collaborative efforts amongst law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

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Immigration Service

He added that ” synergy is vital to all organisations in achieving their mandates and we in EFCC hold our sister agencies in high regard .

We do hope that this synergy on intelligence and information sharing and capacity development would go a long way in the fight against corruption.

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IGP Disu Paid An Operational Visit To NPF-NCCC Abuja

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IGP Disu Paid An Operational Visit To NPF-NCCC Abuja

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, yesterday paid an operational visit to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), Abuja.

The visit was aimed at assessing ongoing efforts in combating cybercrime and strengthening the Centre’s capacity to address emerging digital threats.

IGP Disu Paid An Operational Visit To NPF-NCCC Abuja

IGP Disu Paid An Operational Visit To NPF-NCCC Abuja

The IGP emphasized the critical role of technology-driven policing in modern law enforcement and reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to enhancing cyber intelligence, digital forensics, and proactive crime prevention strategies.

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Traditional Institution, EFCC Pledge To Work Together Against Corruption

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Traditional Institution, EFCC Pledge To Work Together Against Corruption

The Ag. Zonal Director, Katsina Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, ACEI Chinedu Ozugha and his team, on
Tuesday, 14th April, 2026,
paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Katsina HRH Alh. (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman CFR. During the visit, the Ag. Zonal Director informed the Emir of the new Directorate of the Commission that was opened in Katsina to cover both Katsina and Zamfara States.

He enjoined the Emir to lend a hand of support to the Directorate and the Commission at large in fighting the menace of economic and financial crimes as the fight cannot be left for the Commission alone. That being a leader of the traditional institution whose voice is heard and respected by his wards, the Directorate requires and solicits his support to be able to succeed in its mandate.

Traditional Institution, EFCC Pledge To Work Together Against Corruption

Traditional Institution, EFCC Pledge To Work Together Against Corruption

The Emir in response expressed his happiness with the coming of EFCC to Katsina and pledged his support that he will ensure the success of the Directorate. Visit www.efcc.gov.ng for more stories.

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