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#NigeriaDecides: How PDP cleared House of Assembly seats in Gombe

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the state constituency election in Kaltungo West, Shongom and Billiri, Dukku in Gombe state. Announcing the results in Kaltungo, Abdullahi Mohammed, the Returning Officer for Kaltungo West, in Katungo on Sunday said that Adamu Ayuba of PDP emerged the winner with 10,754 votes. He said that... Read More

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April 11, 2015

INEC cancels House of Assembly election in Ondo

by Ranti Joseph Well, it seems all didn’t go well in Ondo state elections as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state has cancelled the House of Assembly election in parts of Ilaje, Ugbo and other parts of the state where polls were disrupted on Saturday. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Olusegun Agbaje, gave... Read More

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February 27, 2015

Just In: Impeachment notice served on Ebonyi state governor

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Governor of Ebonyi state, Martins Elechi, has been served an impeachment notice by the state House of Assembly. Citing an act of gross misconduct, the lawmakers on Friday, February 27, raised a motion for Elechi to be impeached. The acting leader of the House, Hon. Francis Nwifnuru, had accused the Governor... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Ebonyi House of Assembly razed to the ground by arsonists

by Azubuike Azikiwe A fire outbreak, which was ignited by unknown arsonists, in the wee hours of Tuesday, February 24, has burnt down the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. According to reports, the fire began in the Accounts department and subsequently spread to the media section of the House of Assembly complex. Several properties and... Read More

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December 22, 2014

The governor cannot arrest us || Ekiti Speaker dares Gov. Fayose

by Kolapo Olapoju The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adewale Omirin has dared state governor, Ayo Fayose to arrest him and the other 19 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress. Omirin was reacting to a recent directive by Fayose urging the Ministry of Justice to write a memo authorising the Commissioner... Read More

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December 16, 2014

“You are the Speaker of this Assembly, nobody can remove you” | Fayose is the law in Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor Ayo Fayose’s short reign as leader of Ekiti state has been more suspense-filled than some Nollywood flicks. He has gone to war with the APC Speaker, who later got impeached, (he would initially deny involvement), a PDP lawmaker was at some point, illegally elected as Speaker of the Ekiti state House of Assembly... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Ambode is just a civil servant, he can’t be imposed on us – @YemiIkuforiji

by Kolapo Olapoju Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, recently told journalists that Akinwunmi Ambode cannot be imposed on himself and other APC gubernatorial candidates of Lagos state. Ikuforiji, who faces stiff opossition to win the All Progressives Congress’ nomination, says he got into the gubernatorial race to make “life more abundant for ordinary... Read More

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October 30, 2014

@i_am9ice embraces stomach infrastructure, shares palm oil and palm wine

by Damilola Jagun Stomach Infrastructure has really found a place in Nigeria’s political sphere. Singer, 9ice is gunning for a seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly, and he has taken the route of Ayo Fayose and Iyiola Omisore, by sharing consumable items to supporters. The ‘Alapomeji records’ artiste posted on his Instagram page,... Read More

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October 18, 2014

Why I want to be Lagos governor – Speaker, @YemiIkuforiji

by Isi Esene As expected, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly has joined others hoping to take over from incumbent governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola come 2015. Ikuforiji made his intention public on Saturday while picking his Expression of Interest form at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat in Ikeja. In... Read More

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October 16, 2014

House of Reps vote to remove immunity clause for President and Governors, but what does it mean?

by Kolapo Olapoju Members of the House of Representatives have endorsed new amendments to the 1999 Constitution, one of which was the removal of the immunity clause for the President, the Vice President, the governors and their deputies. By implication, occupiers of the offices can be tried for criminal offences while still in office. A... Read More

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September 26, 2014

N442 million for plates, spoons and curtains! This is what Plateau’s budget looks like

by Kolapo Olapoju Yesterday, the Plateau State Government sent a supplementary budget of N23.4bn to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval. According to the estimates of the proposed budget, N442,289,600.00 was earmarked for the supply and fixing of curtains, blinds, customised cutleries and other items for the new Government House. The contract... Read More

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September 23, 2014

It wasn’t us: Auditor-General’s office disowns alleged N123 billion fraud report indicting Oronsaye

by Isi Esene The Office of the Auditor General of the Federation (OAuGF) has dissociated itself from media reports alleging that a report from that office indicted a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Stephen Oronsaye of complicity in a N123 billion Naira fraud. In a full page disclaimer published on... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Sit-tight Taraba Governor Suntai declines to face medical panel

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai is adamant in shunning the recently-constituted medical panel set up by the state House of Assembly to ascertain the state of his health. Suntai was seriously injured on 25 October, 2012, when a helicopter he was flying crashed near Yola, the Adamawa State capital, after which... Read More

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August 28, 2014

And the new Deputy Governor of Enugu is… a pastor! [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the impeachment of Sunday Onyebuchi on chicken-rearing charges, the Enugu State House of Assembly has confirmed Pastor Ralph Nwoye as the new deputy governor of the state. His name was reportedly sent to the Assembly on Wednesday, 27 August, and the former caretaker local government chairman has now been confirmed. Although... Read More

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August 5, 2014

Nasarawa Governor, Tanko Al-Makura cleared by Impeachment panel

by Kolapo Olapoju Gov. Umaru Al-Makura has been cleared by the panel set up to investigate the 16 allegations of gross misconduct leveled against him. The panel dismissed the allegations as a result of the State house of assembly’s failure to provide incriminating evidence to back up their case. During the proceeding of the... Read More

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July 30, 2014

Lawmakers are BROKE: House of representatives demand N30m quarterly allowance

by Kolapo Olapoju Lawmakers of the lower chamber of the National Assembly are reportedly cash strapped as a result of the delay in the payment of their quarterly allowances. The third quarter allowance, which is meant to cover July to September was not paid to the lawmakers before they proceeded on their annual holiday on July... Read More

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July 22, 2014

#RiddleMeThis: Who is the next public official to be impeached?

by Mayowa Aboah The Enugu State House of Assembly has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi. This was made known in a meeting that lasted less than an hour, in an assembly presided over by Speaker, Eugene Odoh, who accepted the notice of impeachment against the Deputy Governor. 22 out of the 24 members... Read More

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July 15, 2014

BREAKING: Murtala Nyako impeached by Adamawa lawmakers

by Akan Ido There are reports that the governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako has been impeached by the State House of Assembly. Reports say the governor was removed while the members of the House deliberated on the report presented by an investigative panel looking into allegations of financial misconduct against him. Earlier, the state... Read More

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July 7, 2014

A week to his 52nd birthday, we profile the rise and fall of Farouk Lawan (YNaija Long Read)

by Nchekwube Efunesi As he listened intently – from where he stood in the dock – to the court registrar reeling out all seven counts accusing him of seeking a US$3 million bribe, Farouk Lawan still wore that dazed look of a year ago. It was the look of a man yet to come to... Read More

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May 27, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Ondo House of Assembly elects first female speaker

by Oge Okonkwo A new speaker has been elected by the Ondo State House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele representing Okitipupa Constituency II of the state. Akindele emerged a victor after getting majority votes at the state House of Assembly session in Akure this morning. She became the first female speaker to emerge from Ondo state. A lawyer by profession,... Read More

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February 22, 2014

How Amaechi plans to escape in 2015 – Wike reveals

by Isi Esene The politics elements opposing the governor of oil-rich Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi are unrelenting in their efforts to unsettle him as the supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike yesterday vowed that the embattled All Progressives Congress governor will be arrested and jailed as soon as President Goodluck Jonathan is re-elected. Wike, who... Read More

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January 9, 2014

N1.25 million reward offered for information on naked women assaulted in Ejigbo

by Adeola Balogun Justice might finally be served in the case of two women in Lagos who were cruelly brutalized in a video which went viral on the internet. [READ: Shocking video shows mob sodomizing naked ladies for stealing pepper, activists protest] The Lagos House of Assembly yesterday promised a reward of N1.25 million for... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: How PDP cleared House of Assembly seats in Gombe

INEC cancels House of Assembly election in Ondo

Just In: Impeachment notice served on Ebonyi state governor

Ebonyi House of Assembly razed to the ground by arsonists

The governor cannot arrest us || Ekiti Speaker dares Gov. Fayose

“You are the Speaker of this Assembly, nobody can remove you” | Fayose is the law in Ekiti

Ambode is just a civil servant, he can’t be imposed on us – @YemiIkuforiji

@i_am9ice embraces stomach infrastructure, shares palm oil and palm wine

Why I want to be Lagos governor – Speaker, @YemiIkuforiji

House of Reps vote to remove immunity clause for President and Governors, but what does it mean?

N442 million for plates, spoons and curtains! This is what Plateau’s budget looks like

It wasn’t us: Auditor-General’s office disowns alleged N123 billion fraud report indicting Oronsaye

Sit-tight Taraba Governor Suntai declines to face medical panel

And the new Deputy Governor of Enugu is… a pastor! [DETAILS]

Nasarawa Governor, Tanko Al-Makura cleared by Impeachment panel

Lawmakers are BROKE: House of representatives demand N30m quarterly allowance

#RiddleMeThis: Who is the next public official to be impeached?

BREAKING: Murtala Nyako impeached by Adamawa lawmakers

A week to his 52nd birthday, we profile the rise and fall of Farouk Lawan (YNaija Long Read)

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Ondo House of Assembly elects first female speaker

Sad news: Ondo state House Speaker dies

How Amaechi plans to escape in 2015 – Wike reveals

Tensions rise as Senators bicker over Rivers crisis

PDP crisis: 20 out of 24 Kwara lawmakers defect to APC

Ejigbo assault: Family of sodomized women get compensation

Naked women assault: Ejigbo sodomy suspects arrested in Oba’s palace

Ruggedman, Tosyn Bucknor blast new anti-gay law

Sad news: One Ejigbo assault victim dies, OPC men suspected

Olusegun Adeniyi: Why Nigerians should thank Sanusi for the NNPC letter

N1.25 million reward offered for information on naked women assaulted in Ejigbo

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