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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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 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…]
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…]
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…]
The frosty relationship between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, and his Deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, yesterday, took a new twist, as there are alleged plans to supplant the governor. Akeredolu transmitted power to the deputy governor, after embarking on medical treatment, and is expected back in the country on July 6. But fresh facts … [Read more…]
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Kabir Yusuf has directed all the 19 Commissioner nominees must comply with code of conduct rules. According to the governor, by this announcement, the nominees are expected to declare assets within the best possible time before their onward screening at the State Assembly. The governor in a brief communique … [Read more…]
…Ndume, Kalu, Buhari, Musa, others eye position of senate leader The race for principal offices in the 10th senate has started, following the successful inauguration of the National Assembly and the emergence of Godswill Akpabio (South-south) as Senate President and Barau Jibrin (North-West) as his deputy. The remaining four principal officers positions – Senate Leader, … [Read more…]
The lawmaker representing Aba South Constituency, Emmanuel Emeruwa, has emerged as speaker of the Abia House of Assembly. Mr Emeruwa, a member of the Labour Party (LP), was elected speaker by 24 members of the House during the inauguration session of the eighth assembly on Wednesday. The session was presided over by the Clerk of … [Read more…]