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Ex-minister Olanrewaju: Obasa’s return as Lagos speaker killing democracy

Ex-minister Olanrewaju: Obasa’s return as Lagos speaker killing democracy

A former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd.), has strongly condemned the re-election of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as a threat to democracy. Olanrewaju argued that the events following Obasa’s impeachment suggest that lawmakers in Lagos lack the freedom to choose their leaders independently. …

Ex-minister, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye

Ex-minister, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, back in Nollywood with new movie ‘Hatred’

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has made a comeback to Nollywood with her latest film, “Hatred”. The movie, which she produced, marks her official return to the industry after her stint in politics. Kennedy-Ohanenye was appointed as a minister by President Bola Tinubu on August 21, 2023, but was relieved of her duties …

Ex-minister, Agunloye pleads not guilty to EFCC’s amended 7-count charge

Ex-minister, Agunloye pleads not guilty to EFCC’s amended 7-count charge

A former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Mr. Olu Agunloye, has pleaded not guilty to a seven-count amended charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him. Read Also: Alleged 6bn fraud: Court grants EFCC permission to amend charge against ex-minister Agunloye Agunloye served as a Minister between 1999 and 2003, under the …