JUST IN: FOUR RIVERS LAWMAKERS LOYAL TO GOVERNOR FUBARA DEFECT FROM PDP TO APC

Four members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are: 1. Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency 2. Hon. Boniface Emerengwa, representing Ikwerre/Emuoha Federal Constituency 3. Hon. Boma Goodhead, representing Asari-Toru Federal…

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APC Primary Election Dispute: Aspirant Alleges Massive Disenfranchisement, Challenges Outcome in Court

An aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election has approached the court, alleging widespread disenfranchisement of his supporters and serious irregularities in the conduct of the exercise, which he claims robbed him of victory despite overwhelming grassroots support. Speaking after the court proceedings, counsel to the plaintiff Anderson Asemota maintained that extensive video,…

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Senate: Bill To Prevent Sexual Harassment In Educational Institutions Passes 3rd Reading

The Senate has passed through third reading a bill seeking to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other places across the country. The bill which is a concurrent legislation from the House of Reps, aims to protect students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse within academic environments, while…

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    Niger International Delta Festival And Economic, Investment Summit Set To Empower, Showcase Culture, Boost Region’s Economy

    Confirms Partnership With Ministry Of Niger Delta Development _ Arrangements are ongoing to host the mother of all trade expo and investment being organised by the Niger Delta International Festival & Trade Expo (NDIFTE). The twin event, the Niger Delta International Festival & Trade Expo and Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit is in partnership…

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    Nigeria positioned to lead Africa’s digital and creative transformation – EU Ambassador

    Nigeria is well positioned to lead Africa’s digital and creative transformation, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said at the third edition of the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos.Speaking at the opening of the summit, Ambassador Mignot said Nigeria’s youthful population, entrepreneurial energy and growing innovation ecosystem provide a strong foundation…

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    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declares State of Emergency in Rivers State. Governor Similaya Fubara and Members of the State Assembly Suspended!

    Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any…

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    27 Years of Uninterrupted Democracy: How Far, So Far? – HallowMace Africa

    The Legislature in Focus By HallowMace Foundation Africa As Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, it is important to assess the role of one of the most critical pillars of democracy—the Legislature. Since the return to civil rule in 1999, the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly have remained central to lawmaking,…

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      Global Peace: Amend the IPU Rules – Kalu

      Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has requested the amendment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly rules to accommodate more emergency items. Incidentally, the proposal has been accepted for consideration alongside others such as raising awareness of the International Court of Justice provisional measures for Israel in relation…

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      Akpabio Commissions Building Projects Across Senatorial District

      The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Friday distributed a massive array of empowerment items including mini buses, cars, tricycles, cargo tricycles, refrigerators, sewing machines, as well as cash grants worth over N2 billion and scholarships to beneficiaries from his Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District and across the other two Senatorial Districts of the…

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