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Opposition Leaders Defect to NNPP in Kano State
By Salihu Ali, Kano
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has received 30 members of opposition parties into the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP in the state.
The political decampees includes top ranking members who contested…
Order Paper Holds Dialogue on Constituency Projects Implementation
Gloria Essien, Abuja
To promote transparency and accountability in constituency project implementation across Nigeria, a non-government organisation, Order Paper, has held a policy dialogue to address corruption which hampers the…
N’Assembly Resumes, Adjourns Plenary In Honour Of Late Ifeanyi Uba
Lekan Sowande, Abuja
aThe Nigerian National Assembly resumed its plenary sessions on Tuesday, September 24, following the annual recess that began late July 2024.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas presided over…
President Submits Supplementary FCT Budget
Gloria Essien, Abuja
Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the Supplementary Budget Proposal for the FCTA for consideration and passage by the House of Representatives.
The Speaker of the House of…
Senator Appeals for More Time for President’s Economic Reforms
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia State has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration as it works to revive the country’s economy.
Speaking with the Senate Press Corps on Tuesday at National Assembly…
House of Assembly Charges NELFUND on Neutrality and Equity
The Chairman of the Committee on Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Gboyega Isiaka, says NELFUND was a very critical agency created not only to provide loans, but to create a future where every Nigerian youth has the opportunity to…
Kwara State Governor Urges LGA Leaders To Be Prudent With Power
By Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has sworn-in the newly elected chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the 16 local government areas of the state.
He urged them to ‘be prudent with power…
Lawmakers Applaud Victory of Okpebholo, Idahosa in Edo Governorship Election
By Gloria Essien, Abuja
The House of Representatives has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Monday Okpebholo, on his victory in the just concluded Edo State Governorship Election.
The House also congratulates the APC Deputy…
Cross River Governor Congratulates Winner of Edo State Guber Polls
By Eme Offiong, Calabar
The Governor of Cross River State in Southern Nigeria, Bassey Otu has congratulated the winner of Saturday's gubernatorial election in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo.
Governor Otu, in a statement signed by his…
House To Resume Legislative Activities With Focus On Key Priorities
By Gloria Essien, Abuja
On Tuesday, the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives will resume its weekly plenary sittings following the annual recess, which began in late July.
In line with parliamentary tradition, it is expected that…