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Amaewhule-Led Rivers Assembly Wants Arrest Of Caretaker LG Committee Chairmen Appointed By Fubara
The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has frowned at the continued stay in office of the Caretaker Committee Chairmen (CTC) despite a Supreme Court judgement declaring them illegal. The lawmakers want them arrested. The apex court had recently given judgement in a case between the Attorney General of the Federation and the Attorneys General of the 36 states,...
180 Reps Members Adopt Hon. Aguocha’s Motion Seeking Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
No fewer than 180 members of the House of Representatives have adopted a motion moved by the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Obi Aguocha calling for the immediate release of embattled leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, ABN TV reports. The parliamentarians are comprised of the minority caucus led by a Rivers...
Kogi Reps Member Dumps ADC For APC
The member representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency of Kogi State in the House of Representatives, Arc. Salman Idris, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Arc. Idris, in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and read on the floor of the Green Chamber on Tuesday, said...
President Tinubu Okays South-East, North-West Dev’t Commissions
President Bola Tinubu has assented the South-East and North-West Development Commission Bills into law, thereby setting the stage for the establishment of the two interventionist agencies to address development challenges in the North-West and South-East parts of the country, respectively, following years of insecurity. The Deputy President of the Senate and sponsor of the North-West Development Commission Bill, Senator Jibrin...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Celebrates Tinubu Over Landmark Assent to South East Devt. Comm. Bill
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed an extravagant gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law, thereby approving the creation of the commission. It will be recalled that the bill was sponsored by Kalu...
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu: A Shining Star In Nigerian Politics
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu is a new-generation political bigwig whose future in the Nigerian political terrain is seemingly bright. Despite being in his early 50s, his foray into the murky waters of politics has got people talking about what a man of poise and finesse like him is looking. He has always told those who care to listen that his entry into...
We Must Join Hands To Move Nigeria Forward, Anyim Says At Meeting With Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu formally received a former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, into the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday. Anyim, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation during President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to join the APC. Tinubu welcomed Anyim to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he was presented by a delegation...
INEC Can Handle LG Elections, Says Chairman Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has it can comfortably handle the conduct of local government elections if the responsibility falls on it. The chairman of the commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said this on Thursday, July 25, when he appeared before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters on preparations for the upcoming governorship elections in...
Sen. Ndume Speaks On Why He May Dump APC
The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, says he would continue to be a member of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as long as Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, remains in the party. Ndume stated this on Thursday at his residence in Maiduguri, while addressing some groups of women supporters, who vowed to stage a peaceful...
Former Ohafia LGA Chairman Commends Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Legislative Efforts
Dr. Okorafor Ukiwe, former Executive Chairman of Ohafia LGA and APC member, has praised Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for his impactful legislative efforts and effective representation of the Igbo people at the national level. In a statement made available to ABN TV by Hon Ifeanyi Okoro Kalu, Special Assistant on Media...
