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VIDEO: Lagos Assembly Gets New Speaker After Mudashiru Obasa’s Impeachment | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   File Image Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda (Apapa I) has emerged as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Before her emergence as the Speaker, Meranda was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly. Her emergence followed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the House of Assembly over gross misconduct and abuse of office. It was reported in December 2024 that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been petitioned to investigate Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct, breach of public trust, and abuse of office. A petition filed by the Progressive Youth Movement of Ikeja, Lagos State, accuses Obasa of using proxy companies to embezzle funds from the Lagos House of Assembly and violating due process and procurement regulations. The petition, dated December 17, alleges that the Finance Management Committee had not met officially since the 10th Assembly was inaugurated, allowing Obasa to make unauthorised financial d...
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BREAKING NEWS: State House of Assembly Impeach Speaker over Gross Misconduct, Abuse of Office | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  News   Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Impeached For Gross Misconduct, Abuse Of Office | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office. Obasa was impeached on Monday, however, the details of his impeachment are still sketchy. Though newsmen could not ascertain the details yet, the newspaper reported in December 2024 that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been petitioned to investigate Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct, breach of public trust, and abuse of office. A petition filed by the Progressive Youth Movement of Ikeja, Lagos State, accuses Obasa of using proxy companies to embezzle funds from the Lagos House of Assembly and violating due process and procurement regulations. The petition, dated December 17, alleges that the Finance Management Committee had not met officially since the 10th Assembly was inaugurated, allowing...
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10-man Barcelona Humiliates Madrid 5-2 to Clinch Spanish Super Cup | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Sports   Barcelona Thrashes Real Madrid 5-2 to Clinch Spanish Super Cup |  #NwokeukwuMascot File Image Barcelona delivered a stunning performance in the Spanish Super Cup final, thrashing Real Madrid 5-2 in a chaotic and thrilling Clasico. The victory, Barcelona’s second consecutive triumph over their fierce rivals, highlighted Madrid’s defensive vulnerabilities and showcased the Catalans’ attacking brilliance. The match was anything but calm or cautious, as both teams opted for an open and high-tempo approach from the first whistle. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 7th minute, leading a blistering counterattack before rifling the ball into the net. However, that moment of brilliance proved to be Madrid’s only highlight in a night to forget. Barcelona’s response was swift and decisive. Lamine Yamal equalized with a dazzling solo effort, cutting in from the right channel and curling a low shot into the bottom corner. Robert Lewandowski then put Bar...
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Abia PDP Leadership Embarks on Stakeholder Engagement to Strengthen Party Unity | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   File Image The leadership of the Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), under the chairmanship of Elder Abraham Amah, has initiated a series of internal meetings with stakeholders and leaders across the state’s Local Government Areas (LGAs). This move is aimed at bolstering the party’s strength and fostering unity among its members. The engagement began in Ikwuano LGA late last week and continued today in Isiala Ngwa North LGA. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Eric Ikwuagwu, and titled, “Elder Abraham Amah Meets Select Isiala Ngwa North PDP Stakeholders, Advocates for Strengthening Party Unity.” According to the statement, the meetings are part of Elder Amah’s campaign promise to deepen grassroots engagement and ensure the PDP maintains a strong presence across all wards and LGAs in the state. The statement reads in part:  “In line with his campaign promise to deepen constant party e...
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DOCUMENTS: Analysis of JAAC Receipts Using Isiala Ngwa North to Illustrate the Manifest Fraud in Abia State Local Governments | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Opinion   Analysis of JAAC Receipts Using Isiala Ngwa North to Illustrate the Manifest Fraud in Local Government Administration in Abia State by N Mascot Nnamdi | #NwokeukwuMascot The data analyzed below is derived from the Auditor General’s Report for Local Governments in Isiala Ngwa North, as published by the Abia State Government for the year ending 2023 on their website, abiastate.gov.ng . The report highlights the monthly allocations received by Isiala Ngwa North and how these funds were utilized by the state government. Despite the local government’s lack of direct involvement in the management of these funds, they were required to sign off documents each month—a practice currently under investigation by security agencies. Upon assuming office in May 2023, Governor Alex Otti dismissed all local government chairmen and permanent secretaries, approximately 42 in total. The governor, alongside his Commissioner for Local Government and the Accountant General, took over th...
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Uko Nkole Hosts Abia North PDP Stakeholders, Reiterating Party’s Dominance in the Zone | #NwokeukwuMascot

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  Politics   File Image Ozu Abam, Arochukwu —  In a bid to strengthen the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia North Senatorial District, Hon. Uko Nkole, a former federal lawmaker, hosted a strategic stakeholders’ meeting at his country home in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area. The event, convened under the leadership of Hon. Gabriel Okereke Elendu, the Zonal Chairman of Abia North PDP, brought together grassroots stakeholders and principal officials from the five local governments in the district. The meeting witnessed the presence of key party figures, including the newly elected State PDP Chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, along with members of the State Working Committee (SWC) and State Executive Committee (SEC) from the zone.  Also in attendance were Hon. Lucky Johnson and Hon. Nnamdi Ibekwe, representing Isuikwuato and Bende South constituencies, respectively, in the Abia State House of Assembly. Other dignitaries included Chief Eme Okoro, a former Secre...
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