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Edo assembly receives commissioner, EDSIEC nominees for confirmation
The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday received a list of commissioner nominees from Gov. Monday Okpebholo for screening and confirmation.
The list of the commissioner nominees is contained in a letter titled, “Request for the…
PDP Chairman warns against misuse of social media, peddling falsehoods
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, has warned social media handlers and bloggers against peddling falsehoods capable of igniting unrest among party members.
Damagum gave the charge at the end of…
Ex Lawmaker Egoh Urges Northern Governors to Support Tax Bill
A former member of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Mr Oghene Egoh, has urged governors of states in the north to support the tax reform bills before the National Assembly.
In an interview, the former federal lawmaker urged the…
PDP Condemns Assault on Journalist
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the assault on a member of the PDP Press Corps and a staff of The Sun Newspaper, Mr. Ndubisi Orji by Mr. Emmanuel Okoronkwo a staff of the PDP Secretariate, describing the incident as…
Gombe State Disburses 4.2 Billion Naira Gratuity Backlog to Retirees
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has presented 4.2 billion naira cheques to over 2,000 retirees, in continuation of his commitment to settling outstanding gratuities.
The payments follow the meeting of the State Executive Council,…
Governor Hails Senator Nwebonyi’s Empowerment Initiatives In Ebonyi State
The Governor of Ebonyi State in Southeast Nigeria, Mr Francis Nwifuru has described the Deputy Chief whip of the 10th National Assembly, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi as a blessing to the State.
The Governor said Nwebonyi has reduced Youths…
Borno Governor Leads Council Meeting, Approves Key Projects
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum presided over the inaugural council meeting of 2025, where the administration reviewed its 2024 achievements and approved several critical projects for the year ahead.
During the session, which was attended…
Katsina State Governor Approves Minor Cabinet Reshuffle
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at optimising the performance of the administration's Building Your Future agenda.
In a press release by the Chief Press Secretary to the…
We Lost 2023 Elections in Kano Due to Internal Wranglings – Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje has revealed the reason for the Party's loss of Kano state in the 2023 elections, saying it was due to internal wrangling.
Ganduje, represented by Kano…
Senate to Suspend Plenary for 2 Weeks to Focus on 2025 Budget
As both Chambers of the National Assembly begin consideration of N49.7trillion 2025 budget at committee levels on Tuesday this week, the Senate declared on Monday that it would suspend plenary for two weeks upon resumption on the 14th of…