The Supreme Court has annulled the local government election held on October 5, 2024, by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). In a ruling delivered on February …
Akpabio’s Aide Dismisses Sexual Harassment Allegation Leveled Against Him By Senator Natasha
The media consultant to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Kenny Okulogbo, described the allegations of sexual harassment leveled against his principal by Senator Natasha Akpoti, as ‘’tissues of lies”. In a chat with Punch, Okulogbo stated that the Kogi lawmaker is angry and made the allegations because she was removed as the Chairman of the …
Lagos Lawmakers React to Obasa’s Return as Speaker
Some lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday berated the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state following the resumption of embattled Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers described Obasa’s return as a charade and an embarrassment that must stop. In January, members of the Assembly impeached Obasa over allegations …
Atiku slams Tinubu over silence on Lagos assembly crisis
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, calling it a tacit endorsement of anti-democratic tactics. In a statement issued on Thursday by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku condemned what he described as “backdoor tactics” and the use …
UK Prime Minister Arrives In Washington Ahead Of Ukraine, Defense Talk
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived at the White House in Washington, D.C., for discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on defense and the ongoing war in Ukraine. His visit follows recent U.S.-Russia talks in Turkey, with Russian President Vladimir Putin expressing hope for potential common ground. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is …
Suspended Abia PDP Lawmaker Defects To Labour Party
Rowland Dennis, the member representing Isiala Ngwa South in the Abia State House of Assembly, has officially defected to the Labour Party (LP) and pledged his support to Governor Alex Otti. Dennis, who was suspended by his ward for alleged anti-party activities, left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday. His defection has drawn criticism …
“I’m Back In Office” – Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa Declares
The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, who was impeached on January 13 by an overwhelming majority of Lagos State lawmakers and was replaced with Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who became the first female Speaker of the Lagos Assembly today February 27, announced that he has returned and assumed the position …
APC Backs Tinubu’s Leadership, President Pledges Stronger Economic Reforms
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu, praising his administration’s performance and commitment to national development. Speaking at the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Tinubu reaffirmed his dedication to Nigeria’s economic recovery, emphasizing improvements in food security, investment, and stability. He welcomed the party’s endorsement, …