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  • 10 youngest presidents in the world

    10 youngest presidents in the world

    The position of presidency factorises age as a requirement. It is often believed that the older the president, the better the nation will be governed.

    However, there is a modern drift from that trend. Young, youthful and charismatic leaders are now emerging as presidents across the world. The age range of these leaders are more than between 35 to 49 years.

    Here are the ten (10) youngest presidents in the world.

    1. Ibrahim Traore (Burkinaso, age 37)

    Ibrahim Traore, the military leader of Burkina Faso

    Since September 30, 2022, Ibrahim Traoré has served as Burkina Faso’s military and acting leader. At the age of 34, Traoré staged a coup d’etat to remove Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, the previous interim president. Traoré, a 36-year-old Burkinabe leader who was born on March 14, 1988, is now Africa’s youngest president.

    . Daniel Noboa (Ecuador, age 37)
    Daniel Noboa Azín, the youngest president of republican Ecuador and modern Latin America, took over as head of the National Government at the age of 35. He was a member of the National Assembly before winning 52.1% of the vote in his first run for the presidency of the Republic on October 15, 2023.

    Jakov Milatovic (Montegnero, age 38)
    After serving as Minister of Economic Development in the 42nd Government of Montenegro (2020–2022), President Jakov Milatović created the Europe Now Movement! in June 2022 prior to his election.

    He became President of Montenegro on May 20, 2023.

    4. Gabriel Boric (Chile, age 39)

    In December 2021, Gabriel Boric, a Chilean politician and law graduate, defeated José Antonio Kast in the second round of the presidential election with 55.9% of the vote, becoming the youngest president in Chilean history and the seventh youngest state leader in the world. Boric has thus been the 37th president of Chile since 2022, having previously served two four-year terms as a deputy in the Chamber of Deputies.

    5. Mahamat Deby (Chad, age 41)

    (Photo by Denis Sassou Gueipeur / AFP)

    The son of a Gourane mother and Idriss Déby, the commander-in-chief of the Chadian Ground Forces at the time, Mahamat Déby was born in 1984.

    A politician and military officer from Chad, he has led the country since 2021. He served as the Transitional Military Council’s president from 2021 to 2022, then as Transitional President from 2022 to 2024, and finally as the country’s seventh president since 2024 after winning the presidential election.

    6. Assimi Goita ( Mali, age 41)

    Mali junta leader Assimi Goïta

    Colonel Goita was born in 1983. He was trained in Mali’s military schools and, notably, attended the Combined Military School of Koulikoro and the military Prytanee of Kati. He is the son of an officer in the Malian Armed Forces.

    He served as Mali’s Head of State from August 24 to September 25, 2020, and as president of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People beginning August 19, 2020. He served as the Transition’s vice president from September 25, 2020, to May 27, 2021. The following day, he became the President of the Transition.

    7. Vjosa Osmani (Kosovo, age 42)

    After serving as Speaker of Parliament and winning five consecutive terms as a Member of Parliament (MP) of the Republic of Kosovo, President Osmani was elected on April 4, 2021.

    Vjosa Osmani had initially been elected Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Kosovo on February 3, 2020, making her the first female Speaker of the Parliament before becoming president. From November 2020 to March 2021, she also held the position of Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo. She served as the deputy chair of the Committee on Constitutional Reform and as the chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Integration during her prior tenure as an MP.

    8. Nayib Bukele (El Salvado, age 43)

    Nayib Bukele is El Salvador’s 81st president. Following several political initiatives, he soon established the Nuevas Ideas political party and ran for president in 2019. Bukele defeated the two major political forces for a lengthy period of power sharing when he campaigned for president with the Grand Alliance for National Unity (GANA) and won with 53% of the vote after the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) denied his party’s registration.

    9. Bassirou Diomaye Faye (Senegal, age 45)

    Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye

    On March 25, 1980, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye was born in the M’bour department of Ndiaganiao.

    His Excellency, The Republic of Senegal’s fourth president, Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, took office on April 2, 2024, at the age of 44. Up until Ibrahim Traore of Burkina’s coup, he was the youngest democratically elected president of Africa, representing a new generation of leaders dedicated to modernity and transformation on the continent.

    10. Xavier Espot Zamora (Andorra, age 45)

    In the Antoni Martí administration, Xavier succeeded Rosa Ferrer Obiols as Minister of Social Affairs, Justice, and Interior from July 25, 2012, to February 28, 2019. To prepare for his bid to become prime minister in the 2019 general election, he resigned from his position as minister on February 28, 2019.

    Thus, on May 16, 2019, he was elected prime minister.

  • EFCC probes ex-NNPC chiefs over alleged N80bn theft

    EFCC probes ex-NNPC chiefs over alleged N80bn theft

    ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating former executives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), along with recently dismissed managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, over the alleged misappropriation of approximately $2.96 billion earmarked for the rehabilitation of the facilities.

    A senior EFCC official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that the probe involves several high-ranking individuals.

    The investigation focuses on funds allocated for the short-term maintenance of the refineries, which have been plagued by long-standing operational challenges.

    Preliminary findings indicate that the EFCC is scrutinising specific disbursements: $1.56 billion for the Port Harcourt refinery, $740 million for the Kaduna refinery, and $657 million for the Warri refinery.

    Several officials have already been arrested, including former Managing Directors Ibrahim Onoja of the Port Harcourt Refining Company and Efifia Chu of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company.

    One of the former MDs is reported to have been in EFCC custody for over a week, after substantial sums were allegedly discovered in his bank accounts. The revelations have sparked concerns that the magnitude of this scandal could exceed that of the infamous “Emefielegate”.

    At the time of filing this report, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale was unavailable for comment.

    Meanwhile, the commission has formally requested comprehensive financial records from NNPCL, including details of emoluments and allowances, to aid its investigation.

  • Amosun, Adeola bicker over allegation of ‘project diversion’

    Amosun, Adeola bicker over allegation of ‘project diversion’

    Abeokuta-A former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and the Senator, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola are at logger heads, following an allegation of ‘project diversion’ by Amosun.

    Amosun, in a statement signed by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, had accused Senator Adeola of project diversion, when a Library project at Ewang Estate Extension, Abeokuta, facilitated by Senator Olamilekan Adeola had the inscription tagged, “Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State.”

    Senator Adeola, however denied any case of project diversion as insinuated by Amosun, based on the inscription on the signpost at the completed library project.

    Senator Adeola explained that there was a budget inclusion for the renovation of Ake Pavilion, following appeals from well-meaning sons and daughters of Egbaland to complete the project that was abandoned for a period, not knowing that it was a personal project of Senator Amosun.

    Akinwale, however stated that the Ake Pavilion Project was done from Amosun’s personal resources, and not a constituency project while in office, adding that he was surprised when a Library project, facilitated by Senator Adeola had the inscription tagged, “Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State.”

    He therefore stressed that the inscription suggests that there is a budget in the Federal Appropriation for the Ake Pavilion project, which is being diverted to an entirely different project.

    “Our attention has been drawn to a Library construction project at the Ewang Estate Extension, Abeokuta, facilitated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI).

    “However, the project board erected at the site of the Library project has a different inscription, tagged, “Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State”.

    “What this simply connotes is that there is a budget in the Federal Appropriation for the Ake Pavilion project, which is being diverted to an entirely different project. Otherwise, how could the facilitator of the Library project inscribe a narration, entirely different from what he facilitated?

    “To set the record straight, the Library project in question has no connection to the ongoing construction of the Ake Pavilion project by Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The Ake Pavilion project is Senator Amosun’s gift to the entire people of Abeokuta, and it’s being single-handedly funded by him.

    “For the avoidance of doubt, there is only one Ake Pavilion Project, and it is located at the Ake Palace Ground, Abeokuta. The project was conceptualized and designed as a tourist attraction centre by Senator Ibikunle Amosun during the twilight of his administration as Governor in 2019.

    “The actual construction of the multi-functional Ake Pavilion started in 2020, and the project was never part of his constituency projects when he served as Ogun Central Senator (2019-2023).

    “The Ake Pavilion project, which is 95 percent completed, contains an impressive 3,000-capacity Amphitheatre with an open performance area of about 3,000sqm, 3 Nos Banquet Halls of varying capacities ranging from 100 to 500, a Museum area showcasing the history of the four quarters (sections) of Abeokuta with shops for artefacts, books, Adire, administrative blocks, and other facilities, all financed by Senator Ibikunle Amosun through his personal resources.

    “While Senator Amosun welcomes the facilitation of Federal Government-funded projects to Ogun State, it is essential to ensure that such projects are done with sincerity and without misrepresenting facts.

    “We advise Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola to provide accurate information to the people of Ogun State, especially Abeokuta, regarding the Library project he facilitated to Ewang Estate Extension.

    Senator Adeola, while reacting through a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, explained that the wordings on the signpost “…..and other facilities, Ogun State” shows that the project was not confined to Ake Pavilion alone, stressing that it could include construction of roads, school, library, among others in Ogun State as determined by the implementing agency and facilitator of the project in the budget based on availability of funds.

    The statement reads, “The attention of Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West) and Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations has been drawn to a statement by Senator Ibikunle Amosun titled “Construction of Ake Pavilion Project by Senator Ibikunle Amosun: Setting the Record Straight”, where it was implied that Senator Adeola diverted a project he facilitated for the renovation of Ake Pavilion to construction of a Library at Ewang Estate Extension in Abeokuta.”

    “For the records, there is no case of diversion of project as insinuated based on the inscription on the signpost at the completed Library project. As stated in the statement of Senator Amosun, the inscription on the project is “Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and Other Facilities, Ogun State”.

    “For those not conversant with budgetary terminologies the wordings ‘and other facilities, Ogun State’ shows that the project was not confined to Ake Pavilion alone. Indeed, it could include construction of roads, school, library, among others in Ogun State as determined by the implementing agency and facilitator of the project in the budget based on availability of funds.”

    “There was indeed, a budget inclusion for the renovation of Ake Pavilion following appeals to Senator Adeola from well meaning sons and daughters of Egbaland to complete the project that was seemingly abandoned for a period. What was not made known to Senator Adeola at the point of appeals was the fact that this was a personal project of Senator Amosun and his pledge to complete it in due course using his resources”.

    “On realization of the involvement of Senator Amosun and the budget having been passed as stated in the project title, Senator Adeola shied away from taking any glory from Senator Amosun good gesture to his community and in conjunction with Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development decided on the construction of a Library in Ewang Estate Extension with the available funds released for the project”.

    “Finally, there is nothing untoward in the inscription at the Library as that is what is contained in the ministry’s budget that was used to fund the project. It would have been otherwise if the signpost was placed at the Ake Pavilion under construction by Senator Amosun”.

    “There is no need for whipping up controversy on what is meant for educational development of Ogun State as Senator Adeola has facilitated similar projects at Ijebu Ode and elsewhere in Ogun state.”

  • Alleged attempted murder: Absence of defendant stalls trial of 20 tanker drivers

    Alleged attempted murder: Absence of defendant stalls trial of 20 tanker drivers

    Abuja— The trial of 20 former leaders of Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, was stalled at a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court due to the absence of a defendant, Adamu Ibrahim.

    Ibrahim was said to be in custody of Calabar prison.

    The former chairman, Lucky Osesua and others, are being prosecuted in the charge, marked: FCT/HC/CR/042/2023, before Justice Yusuf Halilu.

    They were charged with attempted murder, breach of peace and assault.
    Also charged with Osesua are Dayyabu Garga, Humble Obinna, Akinolu Olabisi, Godwin Nwaka, Tiamiu Sikiru, Abdulmimin Shaibu and John Amajuoyi.

    Others are Adamu Ibrahim, Zaira Aregbo, Patrick Erhivwor, Stephen Ogheneruemu, Gift Ukponku, Sunday Ezeocha and seven others.
    The defendants were alleged to have attacked the NUPENG National President, Mr. Wiliams Akporeha, the Union’s Secretary-General, Olawale Afolabi and the new PTD National Chairman, Augustine Egbon, thus acting in a manner likely to cause death.They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    The prosecution counsel, informed the court that Ibrahim was not present in court.

    The lead counsel for all the defeie, SAN, informed the court that Ibrahim was in custody at CalaCross River State.
    He said he Ibrahim had a domestic issue and noted that Ibrahim’s bail was being sorted out in Calabar.

    Kaswe then told the court that the prosecution was ready to go on with the trial in the absence of the 19th defendant.
    He urged the court to activate the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA, 2015 to proceed with the case in Ibrahim’s absence.

    Justice Halilu, however, said that the court noted that at the last sitting, Ibrahim was present in court.

    The judge said in the interest of justice, the 19th defendant should be given one last chance to appear for his trial, failure of which the court proceed with the matter in his absence.

    Based on agreement of parties, Justice Halilu subsequently adjourned until May 19, for definite hearing.

  • Ogun shuts four firms over industrial accidents, safety violations

    Ogun shuts four firms over industrial accidents, safety violations

    The Ogun State Government has shut down four companies over industrial accidents and safety violations, including Quantum Steel Industry in Ogijo and Xinfeng Plastics Limited along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    The Special Adviser to the Governor on Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, Farook Akintunde, who also chairs the State Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, said the closure was necessary to investigate the incidents and prevent future occurrences.

    This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday.

    According to the statement, Quantum Steel was shut down following an industrial explosion that resulted in fatalities, with some victims still receiving treatment in the hospital.

    Similarly, Xinfeng Plastics was sealed after a machine operator, Ishaku Monday, was electrocuted while operating a machine.

    Akintunde expressed disappointment that despite regular government inspections and safety sensitization, such fatal incidents still occurred.

    “As a government, we are committed to conducting a thorough and credible investigation, including engaging external safety experts to determine the root causes of these incidents in the overriding public interest and safety,” he said.

  • This Day in History Video: What Happened on March 4

    This Day in History Video: What Happened on March 4

    On this day in 1933, at the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd president of the United States. In his famous inaugural address, delivered outside the east wing of the U.S. Capitol, Roosevelt outlined his “New Deal”–an expansion of the federal government as an instrument of employment opportunity and welfare–and told Americans that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Although it was a rainy day in Washington, and gusts of rain blew over Roosevelt as he spoke, he delivered a speech that radiated optimism and competence, and a broad majority of Americans united behind their new president and his radical economic proposals to lead the nation out of the Great Depression. Roosevelt had no trouble defeating President Herbert Hoover, who many blamed for the Depression, and the governor carried all but six states. During the next four months, the economy continued to decline, and when Roosevelt took office on March 4, 1933, most banks were closed, farms were suffering, 13 million workers were unemployed, and industrial production stood at just over half its 1929 level. Aided by a Democratic Congress, Roosevelt took prompt, decisive action, and most of his New Deal proposals, such as the Agricultural Adjustment Act, National Industrial Recovery Act, and creation of the Public Works Administration and Tennessee Valley Authority, were approved within his first 100 days in office. Although criticized by many in the business community, Roosevelt’s progressive legislation improved America’s economic climate, and in 1936 he easily won reelection.

  • BetKing celebrates 7th anniversary with gala, rewards

    BetKing celebrates 7th anniversary with gala, rewards

    Sports and gaming giant BetKing marked its 7th anniversary with a grand gala at its Victoria Island headquarters in Lagos at the weekend while launching a reward campaign worth over N50m for customers.

    The exclusive celebration brought together business partners, regulators, friends of the business, and well-wishers to commemorate the company’s seven years of operations in Nigeria’s gaming industry.

    Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, who serves as the company’s brand ambassador, graced the glamorous event alongside key stakeholders who were treated to a special facility tour that culminated in a cake-cutting ceremony.

    In a release shared on Friday, BetKing Managing Director Gossy Ukanwoke reflected on the company’s growth trajectory since its inception.

    “Our journey has been one of vision, resilience, and commitment to delivering the best gaming experience in Nigeria. From redefining sports betting to empowering communities and partners, BetKing has become more than a platform; it is a movement. This anniversary is about reinforcing our dedication to the future—one where we continue to innovate and create value for all,” Ukanwoke said.

    He also highlighted the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, noting their impact across the country.

    “At the heart of our mission is a strong commitment to social impact. Through our CSR initiatives like BetKing Cares, we have positively impacted over 35 communities across six geopolitical zones, empowering millions of Nigerians along the way. As we grow, so does our responsibility to give back, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to uplift communities and create opportunities where they are needed most.”

    The Chairman of BetKing, Toyin Pinheiro, emphasised the company’s achievements and future plans during his address to the gathering.

    “BetKing’s success story is proof of the hard work, trust, and support of our customers, agents, and business partners. We have built a brand that stands for integrity, excellence, and impact. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to setting even higher standards in the industry and ensuring that BetKing continues to lead the way,” Pinheiro said.

    As part of the anniversary celebrations, the company announced a reward campaign running throughout February 2025, offering customers the chance to win cash prizes, free bets, iPhones, PlayStation 5 consoles, and other items worth over N50m.

    Head of Marketing at BetKing, Nengi Akinola, explained the significance of the campaign to customers.

    “BetKing is all about rewarding our customers, and our 7th anniversary provides the perfect opportunity to do so. With our anniversary rewards campaign, players can win amazing prizes simply by engaging in our platform. We are making it more rewarding than ever to bet with the best betting site in Nigeria,” Akinola stated.

  • N47bn fraud: Ex-Abia gov, Orji, son face 16 charges

    N47bn fraud: Ex-Abia gov, Orji, son face 16 charges

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed 16-count charges against a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, and his son, Chinedum, for allegedly misappropriating the sum of N47bn.

    Orji was arraigned with his son and a former Commissioner of Finance for Abia State, Dr. Philip Nto, a government contractor, Obioma King, and a former Director of Finance for Abia State, Romas Madu, before the Abia State High Court on Friday.

    The EFCC alleged that Orji and other accused persons misappropriated N22.5bn allocated for security votes from 2011 to 2015.

    They were also accused of stealing N13bn from a loan facility granted by the defunct Diamond Bank.

    According to the commission, the accused persons illegally converted N12bn from the Paris Club refund.

    They were also accused of converting N10.5bn from a loan granted by First Bank, meant for the state government and its local governments, along with N2bn from the Central Bank of Nigeria funds designated for small and medium enterprises.

    However, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The defense team, Bode Olanipekun, SAN, Chikaosulu Ojukwu, SAN, K.I. Oleh, Okey Amechi, SAN, and Isaac Anya, filed bail applications for the defendants.

    The EFCC’s lead prosecution counsel, Prof. Kemi Pinheiro, did not object to the bail applications.

    After a brief stand down, the Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Lilian Abai, granted bail to the defendants and adjourned the case till June 18 and 19, 2025, for trial.

  • Breaking: Supreme Court nullifies Rivers LG elections

    Breaking: Supreme Court nullifies Rivers LG elections

    ABUJA– The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the outcome of the Local Government Elections that were held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024.

    The apex court upheld an appeal that was brought before it by the All Progressives Congress, APC.

    In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, the court vacated the November 21, 2024, judgment of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which validated the elections.

    In its lead judgment that was delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the Supreme Court, held that there was no evidence to establish that condition precedents stipulated by section 150(3) of the Electoral Act, 2010, was met before the election was conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commissioners, RSIEC.

    The Supreme Court restored an earlier verdict of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from releasing voters register to the RSIEC for the conduct of the LG polls.

    It will be recalled that a special panel of the Court of Appeal led by Justice Onyekachi Otisi, held that the high court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain suit against the Rivers State LG elections.

    The appellate court equally faulted the trial court for barring security agencies from providing security during the elections.

    According to the appellate court, section 28 of the Electoral Act does not cover elections conducted by states but only federal elections, governorship, and Area Council Elections in the Federal Capital Territory.

    It held that Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who had on the strength of a suit that was filed by the APC, stopped the conduct of the Rivers State LG elections, and acted outside his jurisdiction.

    Justice Lifu had based his judgment on the fact that the RSIEC erred by fixing the date for the conduct of polls in the 23 local government areas of the state without strict compliance with relevant laws guiding such elections.

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    Justice Lifu held that the RSIEC failed to publish the 90-day mandatory notice before it scheduled the election.

    More so, he held that the update and revision of the voters’ register to be used for the election ought to have been concluded before any valid date could be fixed for the polls.

    Consequently, he ordered INEC not to make the certified voters’ register available to RSIEC, pending when the relevant laws were complied with.

    He further barred RSIEC from accepting any voter register from INEC or using same for the purpose of the LG polls, a decision that was upheld by the Supreme Court on Friday.

  • 35 Lagos lawmakers arrive High Court over Obasa’s removal

    35 Lagos lawmakers arrive High Court over Obasa’s removal

    Thirty-five lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly in favor of Mudashiru Obasa’s removal as Speaker have arrived at the Lagos State High Court for the hearing of a matter brought by the latter.

    Recall that Obasa had gone to court to challenge his removal by at least 36 of his colleagues on January 13, 2025.

    In the application dated February 12, 2025, and filed by his lawyer, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the plaintiff claimed that he was removed from his position on January 13, 2025, by 36 lawmakers while he was out of the country.

    Lawyers to Speaker Mojisola Meranda include lead counsel, Prof. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN).

    Other counsels to the lawmakers are: Mr. Olu Daramola (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana (SAN); Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN); Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu (SAN); Dr. Dada Awosika (SAN); Prof. Dayo Amokaye (SAN); Mr. Mofe Oyetibo (SAN); Mr. Olumide Oyewole and Mr. Wunmi Okeremi.

    At the time of filing this report, the lawmakers had taken their seats in preparation for the hearing.

    Meanwhile, the House has condemned what it described as an invasion on Thursday.
    In a statement from the media office of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, “The Lagos State House of Assembly wishes to bring to the attention of Lagosians, Nigerians, and the global community an incident that occurred on Thursday, involving an unsanctioned attempt to convene a plenary session by the former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, alongside three members.

    “For the avoidance of doubt, the rules governing plenary sessions of the House are clear. A valid sitting requires a formal notice to all members, the presence of a quorum, an approved agenda, and the mace—an essential symbol of legislative authority.

    “None of these procedural requirements was met during the purported session, with only 5 out of 40 members present, rendering it unconstitutional and without legislative effect,” the House said in a statement on Friday by its spokesman, Hon. Steve Ogundipe.

    The statement added that the House remains steadfast in upholding the integrity of the legislature and is committed to maintaining the highest parliamentary standards.

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    “As an institution dedicated to the progress and development of Lagos State, we shall continue to act within the confines of the law to protect and preserve democratic governance.

    “Furthermore, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the leadership of the Speaker, Mrs. Mojisola Meranda, who continues to demonstrate dedication to the service of Lagosians. Any speculation suggesting her resignation is entirely unfounded. She remains firmly in office and enjoys the confidence and support of 36 colleagues,” the statement said.

    The House said it aligns with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in working towards a constructive resolution of misunderstandings, adding that the House will continue to work in the interest of Lagosians.