In a similar development, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday revealed the new principal officers of the 10th House of Representatives. He gave their names as : Julius Ihonvbere (APC – Edo, House Majority Leader), Halims Abdullahi (APC – Kogi, Deputy Majority Leader), Bello Kumo […]
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National Assembly Gets Principal Majority and Minority Principal Officers
Senator representing Plateau north,Simon Davou Mwadkwon, has become the minority leader of the 10th Senate. He defeated Aminu Tambuwal, senator representing Sokoto south, to become minority leader of the upper legislative chamber. The majority and minority leadership of the Senate was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alongside other principal […]
At Presidential Tribunal, Labour Party Lawyer Says INEC Is Not Ready To Defend Its Case.
Lawyer to the Labour Party (LP), Levi Uzoukwu has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are not prepared to defend its case at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Uzoukwu made this comment on Monday, shortly after the court adjourned its resumed sitting, following the absence of INEC’s first […]
Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu’s Convoy Says Leaders who preach sacrifice must show example.
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said that leaders who ask followers to sacrifice for a better Nigeria must also lead by example. According to Peter Obi, doing so constitutes living by example. Obi spoke on Thursday at St Faith Cathedral, Church […]
Sierra Leone election 2023 winner: Julius Madaa Bio declared winner of presidential poll by ECSL
Julius Bio, incumbent president of Sierra Leone, has been declared winner of the election in the country. Bio gained 56 percent of the vote cast to defeat Samura Kamara who trailed behind with 41 percent. The result was announced by Mohamed Konneh, chief electoral commissioner, on Tuesday. However, the All […]
Greedy Leaders Destroying Nigeria – Bayelsa Dep Gov
Greedy Leaders Destroying Nigeria – Bayelsa Dep Gov The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, says the greed and selfishness on the part of most leaders are responsible for Nigeria’s failure to witness sustainable socio-economic growth and development over the years. Speaking at an event at Yenagoa, Bayelsa […]
We’re ready to receive Wike into our party — APC chieftain
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has expressed readiness to receive former governor of the State, Nyesom Wike if he decides to defect to the ruling party. A chieftain of the APC and former Chief of Staff, Rivers State Government House, Chief Tony Okocha stated this at a news […]
EFCC Takes Former Governor Samuel Ortom Into Custody For Questioning.
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has been taken into the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ortom was invited for questioning by the anti-graft agency for alleged misappropriation of funds, a month after leaving office. According to report, the ex-Benue governor arrived at the Abuja office […]
President Bola Tinubu Empowers Vice President Kashim Shettima To Oversee The Activities of NEMA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the Office of the Vice President for supervision, in compliance with their various establishment acts. The president also approved the return of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the Vice […]
Crisis Rocks Imo State, PDP Chapter
Crisis is rocking Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , which is likely to affect the governorship aspiration of Senator Samuel Anyanwu in the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state, following the resignation of seven members of the State Working Committee, on Sunday morning. They […]