53 h. ago Ondo Lawmaker Commends Aiyedatiwa’s Release Of Constituency Funds

The lawmaker representing Akure North Constituency in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Kolawole Ologede, has lauded Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for releasing funds to lawmakers for the execution of constituency projects. Ologede appreciated the governor on Tuesday while inaugurating some boreholes he donated to Eleyowo and Ogbese communities in the Akure North Local Government […]

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59 h. ago Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions

Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible for any negative outcome from her rally in Kogi Central. In a statement on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, blamed the lawmaker for holding her homecoming event despite ban by Governor Usman Ododo administration. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Homecoming rally: Hold Akpabio, Ododo, Yahaya Bello responsible if violence erupts – Natasha

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed her enthusiasm to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents on Tuesday. She further asserted that any violent activities during the visit should be attributed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi Governor Usman Ododo, and Yahaya Bello, the former governor of the state. The lawmaker, who stated that she […] The post Homecoming rally: Hold Akpabio, Ododo, Yahaya Bello responsible if violence erupts – Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Lawmakers split on LG autonomy as conflicting bills pass second reading

…analysts urge true federalism Nigeria’s House of Representatives is now at an impasse over the future of local government autonomy, read more Lawmakers split on LG autonomy as conflicting bills pass second reading

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6 d. ago Kaduna lawmaker condemns Edo travellers’ killing, demands justice  

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman, has strongly condemned the killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Feeling distraught by the gruesome incident, the lawmaker called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct Read More

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6 d. ago Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies

Tribune Online Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies The House of Representatives on Thursday rescinded its resolution on a bill seeking to strip vice president, governors and deputy governors of immunity. The lawmakers passed the resolution in response to a motion sponsored by the Majority Leader, Honourable Julius Ihonvbere. While speaking on the bill, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Benjamin Kalu, explained that the bill […] Reps reverse self on bill on removal of immunity conferred on VP, govs, deputies Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Abazee Productions collaborates with Iyabo Ojo, others to produce Labake Olododo

Film equipment rental and entertainment content production company, Abazee Productions, has collaborated with star actress, Iyabo Ojo’s Fespris Productions, Alaba Ultimate and FilmOne to produce the epic film, Labake Olododo. Staring Iyabo Ojo as the eponymous character, Labake Olododo, which hits the cinemas today, March 28, is a Yoruba language film subtitled in English that […] The post Abazee Productions collaborates with Iyabo Ojo, others to produce Labake Olododo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Gbenga Daniel hails Tinubu, N’Assembly over south west commission bill

The Senator representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has congratulated South-West lawmakers for their relentless efforts in securing the passage of the South-West Development Commission Bill. Daniel described the passage of the bill as “a hard fight that was worth its while”, adding that the signing of the bill into Read More

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9 d. ago Kogi Govt Sponsoring Senator Natasha’s Recall Process – Lawyer

Victor Giwa, a counsel to lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused Kogi State Government of sponsoring the recall process of the suspended lawmaker. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, Mr. Giwa said that the state government, through Charity Omole, one of the aides of Governor Usman Ododo, has been championing […] The post Kogi Govt Sponsoring Senator Natasha’s Recall Process – Lawyer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Senate Probes Abuse Of Federal Character Principle In Recruitment, Promotion

The Senate, on Tuesday, resolved to look into the systemic abuse of Federal Character principle in recruitment, promotion, and political interference in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government (MDAs), and the uneven infrastructural development across the country. The lawmakers also resolved to determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the […]

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1 week ago Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member

Tribune Online Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member The member representing Ibadan SouthWest constituency II in the Oyo state House of Assembly, Hon. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi Adebayo, in this interview with YINKA OLADOYINBO, speaks on the legislature as an arm of government, the challenges facing it and his activities as a lawmaker in the state. You have been in the Oyo state House of […] Nigeria needs functional legislature that can check the executive —Adebayo, Oyo assembly member Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Withdrawal Of Services By Osun LG Workers Pathetic, Uncalled For’

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described the withdrawal of services by local government workers in council areas in the state as pathetic and unfortunate. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said the workers’ actions had plunged the local government areas in the state into administrative paralysis, inflicting untold pains […]

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1 week ago S’South govs, N’Assembly plan to reconcile Fubara, lawmakers

Multiple sources from the Presidency have told The PUNCH that political leaders from the South-South, especially governors from the region, are making efforts to reconcile warring parties, insisting the emergency rule is a stop-gap measure to allow for reconciliation. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the Read More

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2 w. ago Make Yoruba language compulsory subject in schools — S’West govs, lawmakers urged

Tribune Online Make Yoruba language compulsory subject in schools — S’West govs, lawmakers urged The group argued that making Yoruba compulsory in schools would be the only way to ensure the preservation of Yoruba, the indigenous language of the people in the region. Make Yoruba language compulsory subject in schools — S’West govs, lawmakers urged Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Civil Servants Threaten Mass Protest Over Budget Delay In Rivers

A coalition of concerned civil servants in Rivers State, and the Rivers Solidarity for Good Governance, have issued warning to the state’s House of Assembly over delay of 2025 budget. The groups condemned what it called reckless inaction and obstruction of governance, by Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers, warning of mass protest if their demands were […] The post Civil Servants Threaten Mass Protest Over Budget Delay In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Fubara, others’ suspension unconstitutional,’ lawyers fault Tinubu

Lawyers have faulted the six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers by President Bola Tinubu in a live broadcast on Tuesday. The legal practitioners also disagreed on the state of emergency processes in the oil-rich South-South state. Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast, said his decision was Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers assembly begins impeachment moves against Fubara, deputy

•Rivers govt warns of potential consequences of collapsed peace From Tony John,  Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has issued a gross misconduct notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The notice followed widespread speculation regarding moves to initiate impeachment proceedings against the governor. The lawmakers officially served the […] The post Rivers assembly begins impeachment moves against Fubara, deputy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Opposition Federal Lawmakers Dismiss Impeachment Notice Against Fubara In Rivers

Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has flayed the impeachment plan against Governor Siminalayi Fubara by members of the Rivers State Assembly, saying that it’s invalid as the lawmakers who are loyal to FCT minister Nyesom Wike were only trying to dodge the State’s 2025 budget presentation. Recall that the Rivers State House of Assembly earlier on […]

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2 w. ago Kwara lawmaker proposes bills against unexplained wealth, religious exploitation 

Tribune Online Kwara lawmaker proposes bills against unexplained wealth, religious exploitation  Hon. Rukayat Shittu, a lawmaker representing Owode/Onire constituency, Asa local government in the Kwara State House of Assembly, has unveiled two bills designed to combat corruption and regulate religious exploitation in the state. In a statement, the lawmaker said the proposed ‘Unexplained Wealth Bill, 2025, and Religious Preaching and Religious Entrepreneurship Regulation Bill, 2025’ have […] Kwara lawmaker proposes bills against unexplained wealth, religious exploitation  Tribune Online

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