Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has sworn in the 21 newly elected local government chairmen of the state. The chairmen who are all from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), were last weekend elected during council elections conducted by Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC). Soludo while swearing them […]
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Nigerian Senate Summons Works Minister Over Abandoned Ogbomoso-Oyo Road Project
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to address the abandonment of a critical section of the Ogbomoso-Oyo Road by the contractor in charge. The Senate’s Committee on Works, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, is tasked with uncovering the reasons behind the halted project. Lawmakers […]
APGA Says She won all positions in Anambra LG polls because They Are dominant Party in the State.
The leadership of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has said that the party swept all the elective positions in Saturday’s local government election in Anambra State because it is a dominant force in the state. The party had last Saturday won all 21 local government chairmanship position and 326 councillorship […]
Ugochukwu Emerges as APGA Candidate in Awka South Election
Engr. Emmanuel Ugochukwu, the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, has emerged as the people’s choice in the Awka South Local Government Area Chairmanship election. Voting took place peacefully, with Ugochukwu receiving enthusiastic support from residents during the election. After casting his vote, Ugochukwu expressed confidence in the electoral process, […]
Constitution review: LG autonomy, state police, others top agenda as Senate panel holds retreat in Kano
The Senate has launched a fresh round of constitutional review, focusing on local government autonomy, state police, women’s rights, regionalism, and official roles for traditional rulers. At a two-day retreat in Kano, the Senate Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review announced that a draft bill is expected by December 2025. In […]
Anambra restricts movement today due to LG poll.
The Anambra State government has announced a movement restriction across the state for local government elections today, September 28, 2024. In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, the restriction will be in effect from 8 AM to 4 PM to facilitate a smooth electoral […]
Nine political parties to participate in Anambra LG election
The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, says a total of nine political parties will be participating in the forthcoming local government elections in Anambra State, slated for Saturday. ANSIEC revealed this in a publication of final list of candidates on Thursday in Awka. According to ANSIEC, the political parties […]
Yiafa Africa Says Edo Gov Election Failed Integrity Test.
Civil Society group, Yiaga Africa has condemned the results of the Edo State governorship poll conducted on Saturday, saying that it failed the integrity test. A statement released on Monday and signed by its Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission, Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, and its Executive Director, Samson Itodo […]
President Tinubu says he came to work and not to look for money
President Bola Tinubu reiterated on Friday that his administration is dedicated to serving the Nigerian people, aiming to deliver improvements in key areas like infrastructure, education, energy security, and economic stability. At a meeting with former National Assembly leaders, Tinubu stated that he didn’t come to look for money, but […]
PDP suspends Dino Melaye for anti-party activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye for alleged anti-party activities. According to a statement from his Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1, the decision followed a review of a disciplinary committee’s report. The party cited Melaye’s failure to appear before the committee to address accusations of misconduct as a […]