…of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Vanguard gathered that 24 of the 26 lawmakers had backed the move to impeach the Speaker over alleged financial misconduct. The party leadership met with the aggrieved lawmakers over the weekend and prevailed on them to suspend the impeachment bid and sheath their sw…

…Nigerians. He said, “What he is saying is outright deception of Nigerians.” The former lawmaker noted that Atiku had, throughout his political history and campaigns, supported the removal of subsidy. “As someone who has always subscribed to Bretton Woods Institutions neoliberal economic policies, someone who believes i…

…by a chieftain of the party, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye. The ex-Osun State House of Assembly lawmaker urged party members to desist from attributing the electoral setback to a particular party leader in the state. He argued that elections were rarely determined by the activities of a single individual, but stressed that ca…

…the killing of opponents during the Osun governorship election, while another federal lawmaker threatened that supporters of a political party should not step out on election day. “Unfortunately, they seem to have gotten away with the audacious impunity without any consequence whatsoever. “It will be difficult not to e…

…in what we’re doing. They are certainly interested in local government,” he said. The lawmaker expressed confidence in an APC victory, while urging candidates in the election to focus on serving the people. Ebonyi LG election: APC candidate for Ohaozara, Umahi’s son casts vote

…as military deputy to the publisher, a move interpreted by many, including Democratic lawmakers, as eroding the publication’s independence. AFP

…in the state. Speaking with our correspondent on condition of anonymity, a former APC lawmaker in the state disclosed that the party expended a minimum of N400,000 on security and electoral officers in each unit. He broke down the figure, explaining that the electoral officials were given N300,000, while the security t…

Former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal visited Defence Minister Christopher Musa to raise alarm over attacks in Kebbe LGA and Kaya communityThe delegation pressed for increased security presence and more operational resources after suspected Lakurawa militants attacked communitiesMinister Musa assured the delegation of …

…won nine seats in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly in 2023 but currently has seven lawmakers after two members left the party. According to him, the party is determined to increase its representation and win all 24 state Assembly seats, alongside the governorship election, in 2027. Also speaking, the PDP state chai…

…commitment to the state and provide a strong reason for Kano people to support him. The lawmaker said this while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. “He (Tinubu) has done excellently well, and you know what, he has given Kano over 40, underline the word, 40 political appointments, key appointm…

Former lawmaker, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has sent an important message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the revival of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries. In a statement on Wednesday, Murray-Bruce, also called Mr Common Sense, told Tinubu to appoint bold, competent and result-driven individuals to revi…

…Kafwaya was later identified by members of his family. The 49-year-old first became a lawmaker in 2016 and later served as Minister of Works and Supply before becoming Minister of Transport and Communications under former President Edgar Lungu. He remained an opposition member of parliament after Lungu lost the 2021 el…

…God to forgive Dalhat's shortcomings and show him mercy. He also prayed for the late lawmaker to be granted paradise as his eternal abode.He extended prayers to those mourning, asking for strength, patience and fortitude for Dalhat's family, relatives and friends.Saulawa closed his tribute with a prayer:"May Almighty A…

United States Congressman Riley Moore has said the US Department of State cannot lift Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over continued attacks on Christians in the country’s Middle Belt. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, stated this on Tuesday in a post …

…for the proposed collaboration, adding that the Minority Caucus had agreed to nominate lawmakers to participate in the process. He explained that the initiative, which began with about 100 people signing on to the project, had since grown beyond its original membership. “It is an organic initiative. We want to ensure t…

…and Tinubu that has spanned more than two decades.Atiku blasts Tinubu over death of ex-lawmakerEarlier, Legit.ng reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had condemned the worsening security situation in Nigeria following the reported death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Anas Adamu, who alleg…

…will not return to the National Assembly, reacting to a social media post predicting the lawmakers’ political future. Davido made the remark on Tuesday in response to a post on X by a […] The post APC’s Fadahunsi, Wole Oke won’t return to National Assembly as long as I’m alive — Davido appeared first on Tribune Online.

…in order to serve my people, my community and the nation at large,” he said. The former lawmaker expressed appreciation to the APC and its leadership for the opportunity to serve in various capacities while in the party. He also drummed up support for the SDP’s victory in the 2027 general elections. The post Nasarawa e…

Former federal lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, spent about N70 billion to buy votes in the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State. Melaye made the allegation in a post he shared on his official Facebook page on Monday. The former lawmaker pointed out that there ar…

…outcome of the governorship election held in the state on Saturday. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the appeal on Monday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo. He said the election result should not be viewed only as a victory or defeat, but as an opportunity for the APC to consolidate its gains and strengthen…

…elections, saying citizens could use their votes to demand better governance. Meanwhile, Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, also congratulated Adeleke on his victory. In a brief message on her Facebook page, the senator wrote: “Congratulations H.E. Adeleke. Congratulations Osun State.…

The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency of Lagos State at the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has replied Afrobeats superstar, Davido, over allegations of influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State. In a post on his ver…

…oaths ContentsAdeleke in early leadSkirmishes, tear gas, ballot box snatching mar votingLawmaker, others arrestedADC candidate’s polling unit attackedTension in ModakekeTraditional rulers administer oaths to gladiatorsLarge turnout despite fears •97-year-old man votes •Election records impressive turnouts Nigerians are…

…for providing an enabling environment for voters to exercise their franchise. The former lawmaker, however, denied allegations of vote-buying, saying that APC was popular and therefore had no reason to buy votes. He expressed optimism that the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would emerge victorious. Sim…

…Abiola Ibrahim with about 146 people at a private residence in Ikire on election dayThe lawmaker confirmed the crowd included both local and non-local voters, raising questions about illegal voter mobilisationArmed police officers found Permanent Voter Cards at the scene and pressed Ibrahim on whether he was working fo…