May 14, 2026

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Senate Rejects Remi Tinubu’s Bill Requesting Special Status for Lagos

By Farouk Mohammed
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The Nigerian Senate today threw out a bill by Senator Remi Tinubu seeking special status and federal grant for Lagos State.

The bill was rejected after failing a voice vote called by Ike Ekweremadu. The bill sought special status for Lagos state in recognition of its socio-economic significance to the country.

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