Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the performance of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is a testament to the fact that the party remains a foremost reservoir of competent and result-oriented leaders. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Jungudo Mohammed, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Mohammed said the…
President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged lawmakers to approach debate on the bill for establishment of State Police with open minds, guided solely by national interests, constitutional principles and collective welfare of citizens. Akpabio, made the call at the resumption of plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
The 10th Senate has considered and resolved about 1,286 motions, while approximately 676 bills had progressed through various legislative stages, with several already signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
The Senate on Wednesday swore in four senators-elect following their victory at the just concluded by-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the new Senators-elect include Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza (APC Nasarawa North), Ikeje Asogwa (APC Enugu North), Olaka Nwogu (PDP Rivers South)and Francis Faduyile (APC Ondo…
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti on Tuesday received certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following his victory during last Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) who represented INEC Chairman, Prof. Joseph Amupitan, presented the certificate to Oyebanji at the commission’s state headquarters in…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has congratulated Abdussamad Dasuki, member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on his emergence as Deputy Minority Leader of the House. The ADC Chairman in Sokoto, Abdullahi Maigwandu, described Dasuki’s emergence as a testament to his commitment, dedication, and contributions toward strengthening opposition unity…
An election observer, the Case Tracking and Response Centre (CTRC), has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for prioritising the needs of elderly persons, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women during Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti. The centre, coordinated by the Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development (BIGIF), made the commendation in…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran, has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on his historic re-election following Saturday’s election. In a congratulatory message, she described the victory as a reflection of the confidence and trust reposed in his leadership by the people of the state….
A House of Representatives member, Rep. Philip Agbese, has faulted recent call by the Minority Caucus of the House for President Bola Tinubu to resign due to security concerns in parts of the country. Agbese said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday. The lawmaker, who is…
The Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa (CDD-West Africa) says the Ekiti governorship election conducted on Saturday was generally peaceful, in spite of operational challenges, vote-buying allegations and procedural irregularities recorded in some polling units. The organisation stated this in a preliminary report issued through its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC) and signed by the Director…
