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Yemi Osinbajo  Former military dictator, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, is set to launch his autobiography, "A Journey in Service", on February 20, despite concerns about his regime's dark past. The book launch, which will also serve as a fundraising event for the IBB Presidential Library, has sparked controversy, with some critics questioning the timing and content of the memoir. Babangida's regime, which lasted from 1985 to 1993, was marked by several significant events that shaped Nigeria's history, including the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP), which sparked a nationwide riot, and the unresolved murder of veteran journalist Dele Giwa. The regime's most contentious issue, however, was the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which sparked widespread outrage and protests. Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has tagged Babangida's memoir as a "journey in falsehood" unless it addresses several unresolved issues from his reg...

Abuja | Friday 24 January, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has given his tacit approval to the removal of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. This comes after Obasa's impeachment by 32 out of the 40-member Assembly last week, citing alleged infractions including corruption and highhandedness. In a closed-door meeting in Abuja, President Tinubu met with the Assembly's new leadership, including newly elected Speaker Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda and members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC). Notably absent were Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, and the ousted Speaker Obasa, despite being in Abuja. Sources reveal that President Tinubu initially expressed dissatisfaction with the impeachment process, likening it to a coup. However, after pleas from GAC leaders and acknowledging Obasa's alleged excesses, Tinubu reluctantly endorsed the Assembly's decision. Speaker Meranda has pledged to prioritize ...