Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has sworn in his sister, Mrs. Ogechi Ololo (nee Okorocha) as the state’s Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment. Ololo was among the 28 new commissioners and 27 Transition Committee Chairmen for the 27 local government councils sworn in by the governor. Why it matters: Okorocha recently came under fire for using... Read More

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August 17, 2017

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INEC swears in 9 new RECs

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmud Yakubu on Wednesday swore in 9 Resident Electoral Commissioners. The commission has earlier sworn in 14 RECs on July 8, 2017. Those sworn in include Mr. Mike Igini, Mrs. Asamau Maikudi, Prof. Sam Egwu, Abdulganiyu Raji, Prof. Shehu Risikuwa, Sam Omeku, Geidam Kassim, Mallam Sadiq Musa and... Read More

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July 12, 2017

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Saraki swears in Adeleke as Osun-West senator

The Senate on Wednesday swore in Ademola Adeleke as the lawmaker representing Osun West Senatorial District. He walked into the chamber at 11:19 am and was immediately sworn in. Clerk to the Senate, Mr. Nelson Ayewo, conducted the oath taking in the presence of President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and other lawmakers. Adeleke had defeated the... Read More

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Ademola Adeleke, Bukola Saraki, Osun senator, swear-in

May 2, 2017

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Swear-in Osinbajo as acting President, Adegboruwa tells Senate

by Azeez Adeniyi Ebun-Ou Adegboruwa, a Lagos-based lawyer and activist has asked the Senate to declare the office of President Muhammadu Buhari vacant. In a statement on Tuesday, Adegboruwa urged the upper chamber to constitute a medical panel of experts to examine the health status of the President. The lawyer said Buhari has not been performing his... Read More

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November 8, 2015

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President Buhari to swear-in 36 ministers on Wednesday

Five months after the presidential inauguration, 36 ministers-designate, having been confirmed by the senate would be sworn into office by President Muhammadu Buhari, next week Wednesday. The President is expected to formally inaugurate the Federal Executive Council inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. During the inauguration, Buhari will also announce the portfolios... Read More

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