Bamidele, Umahi emerge Senate Leader, Deputy, respectively

After the struggle for majority principal offices in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, new leaders have emerged. The leaders, who are all of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged through consensus, according to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpabio made the announcement on Tuesday when the senate resumed plenary after three weeks vacation. … [Read more…]

Court nullifies Ex-Gov Nnamani’s expulsion from PDP

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, nullified the expulsion of former Governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP National Working Committee (NWC) in January expelled the former governor for alleged anti-party activities. The judge, who delivered the judgement in a suit filed by … [Read more…]

ABIA: State Assembly Constitutes C’ttee To Screen Commissioner-nominees

Abia State House of Assembly has constituted a seven-member committee for the screening of the 19 commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Alex Otti. The speaker, Emmanuel Emeruwa, speaking after reading out the names of the nominees, appealed to members of the committee to expedite action on the assignment. He told the committee headed by Chinasa … [Read more…]

Some Senators Kick Against Choice of Tambuwal As Minority Leader

Senators elected on the platforms of opposition political parties have moved against the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar’s bid to foist former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal as Senate Minority leader. The agitated senators have vowed to resist Atiku’s move to impose Tambuwal on them just the same way they fought … [Read more…]

10TH NASS: Order Paper reviews Top 10 Newbies in the Senate to lookout for

Following the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, about seventy-three (67%) of the one hundred and nine (109) members of the Senate are first-term Senators.They join a few other returning Senators who retained their seats in the 10th Assembly. Importantly, some of these first-term Senators in the 10th Senate are former Governors, former members who … [Read more…]

At Akwa Ibom Guber Tribunal, NNPP Demands Lagos WASCE, GCE Results

As the allegation of forgery of the West Africa School Certificate Examination (WASCE), and the General Certificate in Education (GCE) levelled against the Governor of Akwa Ibom state continues to generate furore at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Uyo, the state capital, the Governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has joined … [Read more…]

Orji Kalu commences new projects in senatorial zone

In accelerated fulfilment of his campaign promises months after his re-election back to the Senate, Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expedited the construction of New infrastructural development projects across the five local governments of Abia North. In the course of his reelection community campaign tour, the former Chief Whip … [Read more…]

Adeleke-Basiru Eid Face-Off:  I didn’t see any seat reserved for Adeleke, says Basiru, as Gov’s Aide debunks claim as ‘untrue’

Ex-spokesperson of the Senate, Dr. Ajibola Basiru said he did not see any seat that was said to be reserved for Governor Ademola Adeleke at at the Eid praying ground in Osogbo, Osun state. The former spokesperson stated this while speaking in an Interview on Channels on Wednesday. Basiru refuted claims that he refused to … [Read more…]

EKITI: Gov. Oyebanji forwards names of 21 Commissioner–Designates to State Assembly

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has forwarded the names of 21 commissioner-nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. In the list are two former deputy speakers of the Assembly and four former commissioners who served under the immediate past administration in the state. The governor said the forwarding of the list … [Read more…]

At Lagos Election Tribunal, Witness Testifies Sanwo-Olu, Wife Voted With Invalid Voters Cards

A witness on Monday told the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal headed by Justice Arum Ashom, that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke were allowed to cast their votes, despite their voter cards being invalid. This testimony was given by an agent of the Labour Party, Dayo Isreal who was subpoenaed to testify … [Read more…]

I’ll Return Sanity to Kogi State, Work Directly with the People – Dino Melaye

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate in the November 11, 2023 Kogi State Governorship election, Senator Dino Melaye, at the weekend, said he will return sanity to the system in Kogi State by working directly with the people when elected into office. Senator Melaye disclosed this during an interactive session with Kogi State women, youths … [Read more…]