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Supreme Court Voids Rivers’ Local Government Election
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday ruled that the local government election conducted in Rivers State on October 5 last year, which was won by the All People's Party (APP), was invalid, illegal, null and void.
The apex court held…
Senate Prioritises Local Skill Development in Oil and Gas Sector
The Nigerian Senate says it is committed to promoting the development and utilisation of local content skills in the oil and gas related sectors.
The Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content Senator Joel Onowakpo said this at the…
Speaker Abbas Calls For Modernisation Of Technical Education
As part of efforts to promote social sector reform and development, the House of Representatives has recognised the need to address the multi-faceted challenges across the various segments of the education sector, one of which is technical…
APC In FCT Focused On Winning Upcoming Elections – Minister
The Minister of State in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is more focused and determined to win the six area councils in the forthcoming Council…
Reps To Enact Robust Legislation For Women In Politics
The Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Mr. Abbas Tajudeen, says the 10th National Assembly will enact strong legislative measures to protect and empower women in politics.
Abbas was speaking at the Nigerian Women Leadership…
Lagos State Assembly’s Clerk Challenges Suspension
The reinstated Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, has resumed back to his duty post, saying his resumption is based on court's order.
Onafeko was suspended by the House on January 13, the same day the former…
House Directs FCT Minister To Appoint Substantive Auditor General
Nigeria's House of Representatives has mandated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr. Nyesom Wike to urgently appoint a substantive Auditor-General for the Area Councils in line with the provision of the law.
This was…
Residents Commend Kano Assembly for Passing Social Protection Agency Bill
Residents of Kano State have lauded the State House of Assembly for passing the much-anticipated Social Protection Agency Bill.
The passage of the bill paves way for the establishment of an agency that will provide assistance to the most…
President Tinubu Pledges To Sustain Nigeria’s Economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to maintain Nigeria's economic momentum, which has resulted in a decrease in food prices, especially during Ramadan.
President Tinubu stated this while addressing the National Executive Committee…
Progressives Governors’ Forum Chairman, Uzodinma Asserts Party’s Unity
The Chairman of the Progressives Governors' Forum, PGF and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has asserted that the governing party of the All Progressives Congress party, APC is more focused, more united, and remains the dominant force…