DSP, Omo-Agege Heads 56-member 1999 Constitution Review Panel
The Senate on Thursday constituted a 56-member Constitution Review Committee to handle all bills seeking alterations to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. The committee, announced by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, consists of eight principal officers, who would serve as the steering committee within the larger committee. Lawan also appointed a senator from each of the 36 states...
House of Reps passes local government autonomy bill for second reading
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to give local government full financial and administrative autonomy. The bill also seeks to make local councils have a uniform tenure across the states. The legislation is titled ‘A Bill for an Act to Further Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999...
House of Reps passes local government autonomy bill for second reading
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to give local government full financial and administrative autonomy. The bill also seeks to make local councils have a uniform tenure across the states. The legislation is titled ‘A Bill for an Act to Further Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999...
Opinion: THE PERILS OF A POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDER – CHINEDU NWOGU
Your name becomes honourable, Chairman, Onye ishi... and these names are supposed to be serviced with your hard earned money; most times money earned outside politics for those whose morality and spirituality bind them to legitimacy in their dealings. When it's time for WAEC enrolment in the village your phone rings severally, your kinsmen fall sick, your phone rings, even...
2023: My governorship ambition propaganda started by those who view me as their enemy, Rt. Hon. Orji
The Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji has emphasised that he is not nursing any governorship ambition in the year 2023. He stated this in Umuahia while interacting with newsmen. According to him, the rumour was started by those who see him as an enemy. He declared that it is morally wrong for him to aspire to become...
Opinion: THE PERILS OF A POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDER – CHINEDU NWOGU
Your name becomes honourable, Chairman, Onye ishi... and these names are supposed to be serviced with your hard earned money; most times money earned outside politics for those whose morality and spirituality bind them to legitimacy in their dealings. When it's time for WAEC enrolment in the village your phone rings severally, your kinsmen fall sick, your phone rings, even...
Gov. Uzodinma approves N30,000 minimum wage for Imo workers
The Imo State Government led by Governor Hope Uzodinma has approved immediate implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage in the State Public Service for the least paid worker on Grade level 1 Step 1. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary/ Media Adviser to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachuku and made available to ABN TV. He also...
Ikpeazu has resisted several attempts by people to cause problem between us, Abia Speaker reveals
The Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chinedum Orji has emphasized that contrary to insinuations of those who want to cause problem between him and the state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, he enjoys cordial working relationship with him. The Speaker made this known in an interview with newsmen in Umuahia. While describing Ikpeazu as a friend, he dismissed allegations...
BREAKING: Grand Ma appointed Special Adviser in Bayelsa
An elderly woman Mrs. Omonigbalebo Dani Orogono, who is believed to be 118 years old has been appointed Special Adviser on Elder Matters to the Vice Chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa state. This is contained in an appointment letter obtained by ABN TV dated February, 4 2020 and signed by BEDFORD INEYE, PA to the Vice-Chairman. "MRS. OMONIGBALEBO...
BREAKING: Grand Ma appointed Special Adviser in Bayelsa
An elderly woman Mrs. Omonigbalebo Dani Orogono, who is believed to be 118 years old has been appointed Special Adviser on Elder Matters to the Vice Chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa state. This is contained in an appointment letter obtained by ABN TV dated February, 4 2020 and signed by BEDFORD INEYE, PA to the Vice-Chairman. "MRS. OMONIGBALEBO...
