Attack on Kogi Assembly is the height of impunity – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the attack on Kogi State House of Assembly as the “height of intolerance, insensitivity and impunity.” In a statement on Friday, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba urged the Federal Government to investigate the disburse of the Paris Club refund to the state, which led to the crisis. The statement reads, “We... Read More

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August 3, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. KOGI ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RESIGNS Following the attack by suspected hoodlums, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar Imam has resigned. 2. TAX WILL BE PLACED ON FIRST CLASS, BUSINESS CLASS TICKETS, LUXURY GOODS – ADEOSUN Minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun says the Federal... Read More

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August 3, 2017

Just In: Kogi Assembly elects new speaker

The Kogi state House of Assembly has elected a new speaker, after former speaker, Umar Ahmed Imam resigned on Wednesday. Mathew Kolawole , member representing Kaba/Bunu state constituency was elected as the new speaker. Speaking shortly after the swearing in of the new speaker on Thursday, the deputy speaker, Hassan Abdullahi from Dekina/Okura constituency described... Read More

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August 2, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. We’re still reviewing our position on quit notice to Igbos – Arewa Youth The Northern who served quit notice in a Kaduna Declaration says they have not finally decided to rescind their decision. 2. Rule us out of the agitation for secession –... Read More

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February 19, 2016

Why the National Assembly may possibly take over Kogi Assembly

The Federal House of Representatives may possibly take over the Kogi State House of Assembly, as a result of the wranglings and controversy between the lawmakers. The state’s assembly was thrown into crisis on Monday after five of the 20 lawmakers of the House announced the impeachment of the Speaker, Momoh Jimoh-Lawal. The five lawmakers... Read More

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