5 h. ago Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers state house of assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Awaewhule, speaker of the assembly, announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule also disclosed that he would be joining his colleagues out of the PDP. “Distinguished colleagues, very […] The post Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly speaker, 15 other lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Speaker Martin Amaewhule leading the move.

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10 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, defected along with 15 other members of the House on Friday. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and other defectors hinged their decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party on the crisis in the PDP. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago BREAKING: 16 Rivers lawmakers, Speaker, defect from PDP to APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing divisions within the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-16-rivers-lawmakers-speaker-defect-from-pdp-to-apc/

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4 d. ago How legislative aides can strengthen Africa’s democracy — South Sudan Speaker

Speaker of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, told African leaders on

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7 d. ago Kogi Speaker calls for sustained attention on education sector

The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf has enjoined the present administration in the State to

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7 d. ago Kwara Speaker, scholars urge parents to give equal priority to religious, Western education

PARENTS have been urged to prioritise religious knowledge alongside Western education for their children to enable them to become responsible leaders. Speaking at the grand finale of the 1447/2025 Kwara State National Quranic Recitation Competition in Ilorin, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, described the initiative as a good one that will […]

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8 d. ago Lawmakers Assure Quick Passage As Gov Eno Presents N1.390trn 2026 Budget

Ahead of the 2026 fiscal year, Governor Umo Eno, of Akwa Ibom state has presented the N1.390 trillion budget estimates before the House of Assembly presided over by the Speaker, Elder Udeme Otong (Abak). Addressing the 26 lawmakers, governor Eno solicited their cooperation for timely passage for his subsequent assent into law to tackle the […]

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9 d. ago Benue Assembly Extends Former Speaker Dajoh’s Suspension By Six Months

The lawmakers justified the six-month extension on the basis of Dajoh’s failure to show remorse or apologise for his alleged attempt to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. The post Benue Assembly Extends Former Speaker Dajoh’s Suspension By Six Months appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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2 w. ago Setback for PDP as Kogi ward chairman, youth leader, others defect to APC

The political structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Takete Ide/Otafun Ward, Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, suffered a major setback on Sunday as key stakeholders defected to the...

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2 w. ago Ondo Speaker dismisses impeachment plot, defends budget reordering

Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji has dismissed claims of a vote of no confidence passed on him by some lawmakers...

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3 w. ago Ondo Assembly Plunges Into Crisis Amid Plot To Impeach Speaker

The Ondo State House of Assembly faces a deepening political crisis as 26 lawmakers have split into two rival factions over allegations targeting the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, with calls for his impeachment gaining momentum. The discord centered on the handling of a controversial ₦531.7 billion supplementary budget currently before the Assembly, fueling tensions […]

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3 w. ago Ondo Assembly enmeshed in crisis as plot to impeach Speaker thickens

A fresh crisis is brewing in the erupted Ondo State House of Assembly as 26 lawmakers have now split into

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3 w. ago Osun Assembly Passes Islamic, Traditional Marriage, Other Bills

Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill and the Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Tiamiyu, explained that the lawmakers passed the two bills aimed at strengthening social institutions and promoting agricultural development across the […]

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3 w. ago Kebbi Deputy Speaker Regains Freedom after One Week in Captivity

In a dramatic turn of events, the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Samaila Bagudo, has regained his freedom after being held captive by bandits for several days. According to sources close to the Deputy Speaker, he was returned home around 8pm on Saturday, in good health and without any […]

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4 w. ago 10th National Assembly Priotises Youths – Deputy Speaker Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu yesterday said the 10th House has prioritised youth inclusion as a central legislative focus. He said the House had sponsored and advanced key bills aimed at empowering young Nigerians, including proposals to: facilitate easier access to political office, building on the Not Too Young To […]

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4 w. ago Obasa’s son becomes Agege LG boss after chairman’s resignation

Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, has emerged as the new read more Obasa’s son becomes Agege LG boss after chairman’s resignation

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4 w. ago Obasa’s son takes over as Agege LG boss, Tunde Azeez, resigns

Following his resignation, the leader of the House, Hon. Adeshina Haruna, swore in AbdulGaniyu Vinod, son of the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa,

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