Ebunoluwa Sessou

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ebunoluwa Sessou

With royals, presidents and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithfuls heading to Rome following Pope Francis's death, Italy and the Vatican are rolling out a massive security plan. Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday and cardinals have already begun arriving from around the world for both the ceremony and the conclave, the secret voting process to elect a new pope. The Argentine's body is meanwhile lying in state in St Peter's Basilica, drawing tens of thousands of mourners.

4 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Ebunoluwa Sessou

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to enforce the full implementation of the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2015, as part of efforts to address the persistent issue of arbitrary rent increases by landlords across the state. The House also urged the Commissioner for Information and Strategy to intensify public awareness campaigns to educate residents on the provisions of the Tenancy Law.

2 months ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Ebunoluwa Sessou

By Ebunoluwa SessouThe Lagos State House of Assembly members have denied allegations of defecting from the All Progressive Congress, APC to the Labour Party. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, Mr. Stephen Ogundipe stated that the rumor of their defection has been circulating online, alleging that twenty-five (25) members of the Assembly are planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to an unnamed political party.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Ebunoluwa Sessou

The need to reshape African narratives through literature and challenge the stereotypes has been brought to the frontline as Nigerian-born author, playwright, and screenwriter, Temitayo Adekola known for his critically acclaimed works "The Lost Course," "The Cataclysm of July Thirteen," and "Magnum Opus," which delve into African identity, cultural values, and societal themes, released his latest work "Trauma".

2 months ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Ebunoluwa Sessou

By Ebunoluwa SessouMembers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the hearing of a case instituted by their colleague and speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa is challenging his removal from office by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The respondents in the suit are the lawmakers and Princess Mojisola Meranda, who was earlier elected to replace Obasa after his removal from office.