By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill outlawing quackery in the state’s health sector, in a move lawmakers say will shield residents from unqualified practitioners and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The bill, titled “A Law to Prohibit Quackery Practices i…

…abductors later demanding N30m for her release. The incident prompted the Lagos State House of Assembly to call for urgent intergovernmental intervention and enhanced security collaboration to secure the prospective corps member’s release. The matter was raised during plenary by the lawmaker representing Lagos Island 1…

…for a second term, coupled with a spirited campaign by all the 25 members of the state House of Assembly. Adeleke has also gained the support of the followers of former deputy governor of the state, Iyiola Omisore, who has distanced himself from the APC governorship campaign. Omisore’s loyalists, including commissioner…

…earlier reported that Hon. Adamu Aliyu, who represents Jos North in the Plateau State House of Assembly, publicly addressed rumours of his exit from the APC.The lawmaker pointed to disputes from recent APC primaries as the source of the rumours, alleging failed aspirants were behind them.The Jos North APC local governm…

…candidates, 10 House of Representatives candidates, and 27 candidates for the State House of Assembly, and they have all been approved to participate in the 2027 electoral contest,” he said. Njesi added that the party will continue visiting communities across the state to encourage the electorate to support the party a…

…must be closed. “The Delta State Local Government Law and the oversight powers of the House of Assembly provide mechanisms for sanction. Chairmen who fail to deliver can be removed for gross misconduct or non-performance. Two years is sufficient to separate the performers from the pretenders. The people are watching, a…

…interpretations of the tenure of local government chairmen after the Anambra State House of Assembly approved a two-year tenure for local government chairmen in the first instance. According to him, as preparations continue for the forthcoming local government elections, some members of Nnewi Ichi have argued that it i…

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with the Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal, set to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. According to the letter, Makinde’s leave will begin on August 10 and end on September 11, 2026, while h…

…says crisis triggered by OSOPADEC budget dispute The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday dismissed allegations that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was behind the move to remove the Speaker, Hon. Olamide Oladiji, insisting that the leadership crisis rocking the legislature was purely an internal affair. The Assembly s…

…He added that the process of uploading the details of the party’s governorship and State House of Assembly candidates was ongoing. The SDP chairman also disclosed that recent Supreme Court judgments had affirmed the party’s internal disciplinary actions and directed INEC to recognise decisions taken in line with the pa…

…committee reportedly disqualified several of Fubara's allies from the Rivers State House of Assembly primaries while clearing aspirants loyal to Wike. Fubara and Wike had been locked in a prolonged political feud that triggered efforts by lawmakers loyal to the FCT minister to impeach the governor before both camps eve…

…Uzor Kalu , and the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Gov. Alex Otti and the state House of Assembly to come to our assistance. “This disaster is gradually rendering people homeless. This particular place has swallowed about seven buildings, and the thing continues to increase every day. Anytime that there is rain, w…

…of Lagos Prince, Demola AkinloyeLegit.ng previously reported that the Lagos state House of Assembly on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, described the killing of Prince Kazeem Akinloye, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, as one too many. The lawmakers urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Kayode Egbetok…

…Kingdom and its people,” he added. Also speaking, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adebimpe Akinsola, urged governments to strengthen traditional institutions, describing them as the closest authorities to the grassroots. She also praised Oba Kasali’s leadership, describing him as “an educated king…

…coalition of former commissioners, ex-political appointees, serving members of the State House of Assembly and grassroots party leaders are said to be in advanced stages of planning a mass exit from the party.Sources familiar with the situation said consultations across the state have intensified in recent weeks, drive…

…We have strategically positioned sufficient manpower to upload the details of our State House of Assembly and governorship candidates. “We will do this seamlessly and upload them successfully within the timeframe allocated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),” the party’s National Publicity Secretar…

…sustaining her over the past six decades. Also speaking, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, described the First Lady as a devoted wife and dependable pillar of support to the governor, noting that every successful leader draws strength from the unwavering support of a committed…

…West Africa. Hon. Rukayat, who represents Owode/Onire Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, joined delegates from across the region in discussions focused on strengthening democratic institutions through responsive legislation and greater collaboration among African parliaments. During the plenary, the Spe…

…to reach the two legislators representing Sabon Birni in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza and Hon. Sa'idu Ibrahim, proved unsuccessful, with calls to both going unanswered.The state police spokesman, DSP Ahmad Rufa'i, said he had not yet received a full briefing on the incident when contacted. "I am…

…Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Denge Josef Onoh, has condemned the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and allied groups demanding the resignation of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, over the death of…

…recommendation of the National Police Council and subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly, while removal would require the support of two-thirds of lawmakers and must be based on proven misconduct. Abbas also said the proposed legislation empowers the Federal Police to intervene where a state police serv…

A former member of the Jigawa State House of Assembly who represented Dutse Constituency, Hon. Musa Sule Dutse, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged injustice and bias in the party’s reconciliation process. In a resignation letter obtained by DAILY POST, dated July 15, 2026, and address…

…governor believed there were unresolved issues. Oyo Assembly backs Makinde The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its support for Makinde’s call for an independent international investigation into the circumstances surrounding the abduction of schoolchildren and their teachers in Oriire LG. It maintain…

…Akume’s leadership. The motion was moved by a former Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Dan Ali, and seconded by former Attorney General of the state, Barr. Joe Abaagu. Earlier, leader of the delegation, Barr. Emmanuel Jime, expressed concern over the deteriorating state of democracy in the state, all…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the management of Heirs Energies Limited to appear before it over a petition filed by the Omuohia Community in Igwuruta Town, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The House directed the company’s management to appear before lawmakers on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10…