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BREAKING: Meranda, Lagos Assembly Members Hire Falana, Two Other Prominent Lawyers To Defend Obasa’s Impeachment
I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa told journalists upon his arrival
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, along with members of the House opposing the reinstatement of impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, have engaged the services of senior lawyers—Femi Falana, Tayo Oyetibo, and Muiz Banire to represent them in their legal battle against Obasa.
On Thursday, Obasa asserted his claim as the legitimate leader of the state legislature, maintaining that he had resumed his position despite being removed from office earlier this year.
He made this declaration after arriving at the Assembly Complex with a heavy security presence, accompanied by police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
“I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa told journalists upon his arrival. It marked his first return to the legislative chambers since his impeachment on January 13, 2025.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), for an initial term of four (4) years, effective from April 16, 2026 in accordance with the provision of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency, 2015.
Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu is a Public Health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record of driving impactful national programs.
The President tasks the appointee to contribute her expertise to the agency for the good of the nation.
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JAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing.
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
JAMB clarified that at this stage, candidates can only view their results, as printing options are not yet available.
It also issued a strong warning against attempts to manipulate or alter result messages received from official channels, stressing that such actions constitute a criminal offence.
The Board added that it is already taking action against offenders, revealing that some suspects are currently in custody.
“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” it stated.
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Arise TV Deputy Director News Win Editor of The Year Award
The award’s: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
Deputy Director of News, Arise TV, Ohi OIdiai, has won Editor Of The Year 2026 Awards category, courtsey of The Industry Newspaper.
In a statement, the organiser said that the award was: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
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