Senators Fight Over Sitting Arrangement In Renovated Chamber
The first day of Senate’s plenary in the renovated red chamber was marred by a verbal war among Senators over the sitting arrangement on Tuesday. ABN TV reports that both chambers of the National Assembly were formally reopened on Tuesday after about two years of renovation work. During the renovation, lawmakers were using makeshift chambers in both wings of the National...
Acting APC National Chairman, Gaidom Nullifies Obaseki’s Disqualification
Victor Gaidom, deputy national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has nullified the disqualification of Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, from the party’s governorship primary election in the state. Gaidom declared himself as the national chairman of the APC on Wednesday following the appeal court judgment which upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as national chairman. More to follow… https://abntv.com.ng/2020/06/lesbian-kills-her-partner-in-delta-for-sleeping-with-a-man/
Senator Orji Kalu In Talks With US, Northern Leaders, Seeks Amnesty For Detained IPOB Members
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the Senate is reportedly holding talks with Northern leaders and key political figures in Washington, United States of America, seeking amnesty for detained members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), ABN TV reports. A Northern leader who did not want his identity disclosed said Kalu...
Gombe Lawmakers Pass N208bn 2024 Budget
The Gombe State House of Assembly has passed the state’s 2024 budget estimate of N208.064bn. The PUNCH reports that the budget reflects an increase of N300m as against the N207.750bn earlier submitted by the state governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Yahaya. A statement signed by the Chief Information Officer of the House, Mr Umaru Ma’aji, on Wednesday contained the breakdown of the budget...
APC Chairmanship: Ganduje’s Emergence Well Deserved – Northern Governors
Northern States Governors’ Forum has applauded the emergence of their erstwhile colleague, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. A statement issued on Thursday by the Forum’s Chairman and Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, said Ganduje’s election not only underscored the trust and confidence fellow party stakeholders and members have in him...
APC Demands Majority Status In Edo Assembly
The All Progressives Congress has officially notified the Edo State House of Assembly of its new majority status, signalling an impending change in leadership. On Tuesday, Speaker Blessing Agbebaku confirmed the receipt of a letter from the APC, notifying the Assembly of the party’s increased membership following the defection of four lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party. Although the letter was...
Imo Guber Tussle: Why Uche Nwosu withdrew case against Ihedioha
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck out the appeal against the election of Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha filed by Uche Nwosu, the governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in the March 2019 election. Tanko Mohammad, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and presiding Justice of a seven member panel sitting struck out the appeal following an oral application...
2027: Deputy Speaker Kalu Assures Tinubu Of 70% Igbo Votes
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure over 70 percent of the votes from the South East in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on the heels of the recently signed South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill, Kalu described Tinubu as the only Nigerian president who...
APC Ward Chairman Confirms Emefiele’s Membership, Says CBN Gov Registered Feb 2021
The All Progressives Party Chairman of Ward 6 in the Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr Nduka Erikpume, has said the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, is a member of the party. Erikpume, in a telephone chat with o...
Despite Electoral Loss, Mascot Kalu Donates N2m To APC, Takes Backseat
The candidate of APC in the recently concluded Aba North/South Federal Constituency bye-election election, Hon. Mascot Uzor Kalu has made a donation of N2million to his party despite losing the election. He announced that donation on Tuesday when he hosted his supporters, APC family, Reality Organization, MUK, and OUK movement at his residence to thank them for their overwhelming support...
