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Who is Mojisola Meranda?

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12 months ago

January 13, 2025

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The First Female Lagos Speaker Mojisola Meranda has been elected and sworn in as the speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, replacing Mudashiru Obasa, who was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office by the legislative arm on Monday.

Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency I, is the first female to emerge as speaker in Lagos House of Assembly. Meranda was born in August 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria.

Her educational journey began at Randle Primary School, where she completed her primary education in 1992. She attended Anglican Girls Grammar School and later Ansar-Ud-Deen Secondary School, earning her West African Senior Certificate (WASC) in 1998.

She obtained a Certificate in Software Development (Network Engineering) from NIIT. In 2013, she graduated with a B.Sc. in Public Administration from Lagos State University (LASU).

She later earned a Master’s in Public and International Affairs (MPIA) from the University of Lagos in 2020.

She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) inPublic Sector Management at the University of York, UK.

Her career began as a personal assistant to the senior special assistant on information technology. She later became the personal assistant to the Director of the Land Information System Support Unit (LISSU) of the Surveyor General’s office.

She worked as the office manager of Cirrus Nigeria Limited in Lekki, Lagos, and was the managing director/CEO of Worthline International Services Limited, a company she founded.

She also served as the senior special sssistant on Intervention and Inter-Governmental Relations in Apapa Local Government and as supervisor for Health in the same local government.

Her involvement in politics began as a member of the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD), which later became the Action Congress (AC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and eventually the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In 2015, she contested and won an election to represent her constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly. In 2015, she contested and won an election to represent her constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

In the 8th Assembly, she chaired the House Committee on Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA).

She also chaired the House Committee on Establishment, Training, Pension, and Public Service.

In the 9th Assembly, she served as the chief whip. Until her emergence as the speaker, she was deputy speaker of the 10th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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LASG Announces Traffic Diversion Tonight At Fadeyi, Ojuelegba Bridge

Consequently, motorists are advised to use the highlighted route during the nighttime installation of the barriers; Motorists from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge/Ayilara inbound Ojuelegba are to make use of the Service Lane from Fadeyi/Jibowu/Empire/Donmanlong to link Barracks to access their desired destinations.

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2 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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The Lagos State Government has announced that installations of truck barriers at Fadeyi inward Donmanlong and Donmanlong inward Ojuelegba will takes effect from Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10pm until Sunday, January 11, 2026

Therefore, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, urges motorists to use alternative routes during the installations period.

He said that the temporary closure of the bridge is to enhance road safety and prevent accidents along these high-traffic routes.

Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the highlighted route during the nighttime installation of the barriers; Motorists from Fadeyi Donmanlong Bridge/Ayilara inbound Ojuelegba are to make use of the Service Lane from Fadeyi/Jibowu/Empire/Donmanlong to link Barracks to access their desired destinations,” he said.

He implored residents and motorists to remain patient, noting that the installation was scheduled for night hours to minimize disruptions.

The Commissioner warned that motorists who vandalize or damage the barriers will face the wrath of the law.

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Homicide: Killer husband on the run for alleged murder of wife

Ayobami Ayanwale was allegedly stabbed to death in front of her children by her husband.

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16 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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Tragedy struck at number 21 Olutayo Alao Street, River Valley Estate, mainland Lagos.

A mother of three simply identified as Ayobami Ayanwale was allegedly stabbed to death in front of her children by her husband.

Eye-witness neighbours who confirmed the incident said that her body has since been deposited at a mortuary after she was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital at Olowoora area of the community.

Following the incident, the alledged killer husband has fled, leaving the survived three children with the dead wife’s elder brother at Akute.

The case was reported to Adigboluja Police station Ojodu-Abiodun.

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Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day on January 15

The Director Defence Information (DDI), Maj Gen Samaila Uba, disclosed this emphasising that the redesignation was to reflect the dual dual essence of the occasion in honouring the living while also acknowledging the fallen heroes.

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17 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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Previously known as ‘Armed Forces Remembrance Day‘, the name has been officially changed to ‘Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.’

“January 15 is set aside annually by the Federal Government of Nigeria to honour the living personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) while acknowledging the sacrifices of those who have paid the supreme price to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity as well as the lives and properties of its citizens.

He urged the media to adopt “Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day” in all their future reportage.

“The AFN once again appreciates the media’s unwavering support in the fight against insecurity and looks forward to even stronger collaboration ahead, he said.