7 h. ago Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award

The ExecutiveGovernor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Saturday morning received Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at the Government House, Gombe, ahead of a major academic honour. Senator Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, arrived at exactly 10:30 a.m. to a warm reception […] The post Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya receives Senator Orji Kalu at Government House ahead of Honorary Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago After Court Order, Senate Sets Conditions For Reinstatement Of Sen Akpoti

The Senate has given conditions for the reinstatement of suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the six-month suspension imposed on her by the upper legislative chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, had in her judgment on Friday, ordered the Senate to reinstate the Kogi Central lawmaker, describing her suspension […]

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9 h. ago After Court Order, Senate Sets Conditions For Recall Of Sen Akpoti

The Senate has given conditions for the recall of suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the six-month suspension imposed on her by the upper legislative chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, had in her judgment on Friday, ordered the Senate to recall the Kogi Central lawmaker, describing her suspension […]

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9 h. ago SDP inaugurates panel to probe Gabam, others over alleged misconduct 

Tribune Online SDP inaugurates panel to probe Gabam, others over alleged misconduct  The  Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Friday inaugurated a five-member disciplinary committee to probe into the alleged committal of criminal officers, conspiracy, and general misconduct levelled against the National Chairman of the party,  Alhaji Shehu Gabam. The disciplinary committee, led by Dr Liman Abubakar, is to extend the probe of Messrs Clarkson and Ogbonna Uchechukwu, […] SDP inaugurates panel to probe Gabam, others over alleged misconduct  Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Gombe: Tinubu restates focus on education with N4bn Senate Building in Kashere varsity

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing tertiary education in Nigeria with the foundation-laying of a N4 billion New Senate Building at the Federal University Kashere (FUK) in Gombe State. The President, represented at the ceremony by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad […] The post Gombe: Tinubu restates focus on education with N4bn Senate Building in Kashere varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu Unmatch Influence; Over 140 Political Heavyweight Join APC Without A Single Election

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigeria’s political map has changed in powerful and historic ways. In under two years and without holding a single national election, over 140 elected politicians have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). They include governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives, state lawmakers, and […]

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16 h. ago Ohanaeze laments Anambra killings, says incident desecrated S’East

• Urges police to arrest perpetrators From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri  The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned in strong terms, the recent gruesome murder of 13 Ebonyi citizens in Ogboji, Orumba South LGA of Anambra State, lamenting that the incident has desecrated the region. The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator Azuta Mbata, while sympathising […] The post Ohanaeze laments Anambra killings, says incident desecrated S’East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Natasha: Judiciary Is Last Hope Of The Oppressed, Says Action Collective

A civic advocacy group, the Action Collective, has praised the Nigerian judiciary for declaring the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate as unconstitutional and illegal, describing the verdict as a bold affirmation of judicial independence and a beacon of hope for oppressed citizens. LEADERSHIP reports that the ruling, delivered by Justice […]

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22 h. ago Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate

Tribune Online Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate The Senate on Friday, indicted State Houses of Assembly on why previous amendments to the 1999 Constitution failed to... Why previous constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions — Senate Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice 

 Calls for state creation top lists From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Northeast team of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has promised to uphold the inputs of the citizens in the constitution amendment and not impose its views in the outcome of the exercise. Leader of the team and Senate Chief Whip, Sen Mohammad Tahir […] The post Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Court orders Senate to reinstate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate exceeded its constitutional powers by suspending Sen Natasha. read more Court orders Senate to reinstate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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28 h. ago Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

…Explains how state assemblies disapproved key proposals on state police, traditional institution, others.. …Lagos insists on genuine federalism, devolution of read more Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

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29 h. ago FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional

Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, has faulted the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and nullified it. Justice Nyako also ordered the Senate to recall the suspended senator on grounds that her suspension for six months violated the Constitution and also denied her constituents of adequate representation. The judge […] The post FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Court finds Senator Natasha guilty of contempt, fines her N5m

Tribune Online Court finds Senator Natasha guilty of contempt, fines her N5m The court held that the publication mocked a subsisting gag order it had imposed on the parties, thereby undermining its authority. Court finds Senator Natasha guilty of contempt, fines her N5m Tribune Online

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31 h. ago JUST IN: Senator Natasha found guilty of contempt, fined N5m

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been found guilty of contempt by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Justice Binta Nyako said Akpoti-Uduaghan violated the court’s order by publishing a satirical apology to the Senator President, Godswill Akpabio. Nyako stated that the apology, which was […] The post JUST IN: Senator Natasha found guilty of contempt, fined N5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for constitutional reforms, including a new South-East state, rotational presidency, and state police to promote equity and enhance national security. Mbah made the call on Thursday while receiving the Senate Constitution Amendment Committee at the Enugu Government House ahead of a weekend public hearing. He stressed that […] The post Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Your coalition will fail, Showunmi tells Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others 

…says defection to ADC effort in futility  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Convener of the Alternative Movement and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Segun Showunmi, has knocked the defection of former Nigerian vice president, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, David Mark, Osun State former governor, Rauf Aregbesola and others to the African Democratic Congress […] The post Your coalition will fail, Showunmi tells Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

The Nigerian Senate on Friday (today) commenced its zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, read more State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

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36 h. ago Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP

Says Damagun to chair over PDP’s funeral The National Alliance for Democratic Governance (NADG) says contrary to the public notion that the decision of the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to reinstate Senator Sam Anyanwu, as the party’s National Secretary would usher calm and resurgence for the beleaguered […] The post Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Budget extensions and other loathsome practices and processes for export

Absurdistan, patented by one of my friends, is an imaginary country where unbelievable absurdities and oddities are the new normal. read more Budget extensions and other loathsome practices and processes for export

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