Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has asked the embattled Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, to return the mandate he got on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Wike made the call on Saturday at the inauguration of the Eastern Bypass Road project in Port Harcourt. […]
Politics
House of Reps to Reconsider Rejected Gender Bills
Nigeria’s lower house of parliament has rescinded its decision on three bills that it discarded at a constitutional amendment session. The decision, announced by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, was a volte-face on parliament’s March 1 decision to reject the proposed bills. It will now reconsider the bills in […]
Edo State Governor, Obaseki Sues for Unity in Edo State PDP
Says those not comfortable can leave the Party Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has told those who are not comfortable with the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to leave the party immediately. Obaseki’s deputy, Phillip Shaibu had complained that the party they joined in September 2019 […]
Civil Society in Anambra Asks Prof Chukwuma Soludo to Make Report of the Transition Committee Public
A civil society in Anambra, Civil Society Network has commended the Soludo Transition Committee headed by Dr Oby Ezekwesili for timely submission of its report. The Coordinator of the group, Prince Chris Azor who is also the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Co-Chair (Civil Society/Non State Actors) while addressing newsmen in […]
Federal High Court Sacks Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, 16 Lawmakers Over Defection
Umahi Rejects Ruling, Describes it as Jungle Justice PDP Submits Names of Replacements A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Ebonyi State Governor, Mr Dave Umahi, and his Deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe, on account of their unlawful defection from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP to the All Progressives Congress […]
Peter Obi, My Best Presidential Material From South East – Dele Momodu
A Nigerian Celebrity, Journalist and publisher of Ovation International Magazine, Dele Momodu, has stated that former Governor Peter Obi is the best presidential material from the South East, come 2023. Momodu, in a television interview, argued that he will only support a candidate based on competence and capacity, rather than […]
National Assembly Pass Bill Mandating President and Governors to Submit Nominees for Ministers and Commissioners within 30 Days of Swearing-in
The Senate and House of Representatives have passed a bill for an Act, mandating the President and Governors to submit nominees for Ministers and Commissioners within 30 days of swearing-in. Ninety-two Senators voted in favour of the bill while one abstained. Twenty hundred and eighty-nine members of the Green Chambers […]
INEC fix August 18 as the final deadline for the submission of nomination forms for governorship candidates.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 18 as the final deadline for the submission of nomination forms for governorship candidates. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this on Saturday at a media briefing in Abuja. While giving a breakdown of the schedule of activities for the 2023 general […]
State High Court sitting in Awka voids Anambra APC party Congresses held last month.
The crisis rocking the Anambra All Progressive Congress, Anambra State,.takes a news turn as the State High Court sitting in Awka on Wednesday, voided the party congresses held last month. About 17 former chairmen of Anambra state APC led by one Lawrence Emegini had gone to court seeking a declaration […]
Hon. Chris Azubogu Raises Motion to Restore Security in Anambra State and Environs
The motion by the member representing Nnewi North/South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon Chris Emeka Azubogu on the floor of the National Assembly has evoked national conversation regarding insecurity , especially in relations to Anambra South and borders towns surrounding Imo state. In his motion titled, “Urgent Need To Restore […]