Chike Olemgbe representing Ihitte Uboma state constituency has emerged Speaker of the 10th House of Assembly of Imo State. His nomination as the speaker was unchallenged, following the inauguration of the assembly on Friday. Amara Iwuanyanwu, who served as the Deputy Speaker in the ninth assembly, was re-elected unopposed as […]
Politics
Tinubu: I’ll ensure every Nigerian has quality education
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed that his administration would commit more resources to the education sector to ensure that every Nigerian child, irrespective of their background, has access to quality education. President Tinubu made this known in his office at State House when he received the leadership of National […]
Tajudeen Abbas elected Speaker House of Representatives
In the lower federal legislative assembly, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has been elected as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Abbas got the position on Tuesday after a majority of the members -elect openly voted for him. He polled 363 votes to emerge the Speaker , defeating the current Deputy […]
Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida Says June 12 Election Remains The Freest and Fairest Election in Nigeria Devoid of Cultural and Religious Affiliations
Former Military President , retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has asked Nigerian leaders to explore the gains of June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, toward deepening democracy in the country. Speaking in Minna with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Nigeria’s democy and the journey so far,he said that the gains […]
Obi seeks court order to interrogate INEC on ICT experts used for 2023 presidential election
The Labour Party and its presidential candidate in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, on Thursday evening, sought an order of the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja to interrogate the Independent National Electoral Commission. The LP and Obi, among other things, are seeking details relating to the information and […]
Kogi Youths Protest, Accuse State INEC REC, Of Bias
Kogi Youths Protest, Accuse State INEC REC, Of Bias Hundreds of Kogi youths stormed the headquarters of Independent National Commission, INEC in Abuja on Tuesday demanding the immediate removal of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr Hale Gabriel Longpet. They accused him of being biased, warning that his continued […]
INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Governorship Elections
INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Governorship Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of candidates that will contest the governorship elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states, fixed for November 11, 2023. A statement signed by Barrister Festus Okoye, National Commissioner […]
Wike Says He will consult His wife, others if Tinubu offers Him appointment
The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said he would make consultations with his wife and friends to determine whether or not to take up any appointment offer from President Bola Tinubu. Wike, in an interview with BBC Pidgin, insisted that his wife and friends are the […]
Tinubu Receives Wike, Akpabio, Umahi In Aso Rock.
President Bola Tinubu has received in audience the former governors of Rivers and Ebonyi states, Nyesom Wike and David Umahi respectively as well as Senator Godswill Akpabio, the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Senate Presidency. This is the second time the former Rivers state governor […]
Peter Obi Attends Presidential Tribunal For Continuation Of Case Against Tinubu’s Victory.
Since Tuesday, May 30, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) has been hearing petitions challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu (All Progressives Congress) in the February 25 presidential election. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar; the Labour Party and its candidate, Peter Obi; and the […]