POLITICS

DINO MELAYE LOSES ELECTION CASE_Ada Nkong

The Kogi State National Assembly Election Tribunal Friday, 23 August has nullified Senator Dino Melaye’s election as the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the Senate. Melaye, a candidate of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was declared the winner of the February election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His victory was… Continue reading DINO MELAYE LOSES ELECTION CASE_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION · POLITICS

PTA LEVY RETURNS IN OGUN PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH A CAVEAT_Femi Ehiabhi

“Notwithstanding the above, Parent Teacher Association in our public schools, in line with its constitution is at liberty to donate in support of the government to provide or rehabilitate infrastructural facilities, employ and support PTA teachers, guards, develop sports etc.

POLITICS

SENATE PRESIDENT PROMISES SPEEDY PASSAGE OF BUDGET_Ada Nkong

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan says that the 9th National Assembly will pass 2020 appropriation bill into law before December 31, 2019. Lawan stated this at the presentation of the budget by President Muhammadu Buhari to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday. He also gave assurance of strict adherence to the rules in… Continue reading SENATE PRESIDENT PROMISES SPEEDY PASSAGE OF BUDGET_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

OBASEKI SACKS ESAN WEST LGA CHAIR_Ada Nkong

Chairman of Esan West local government area, Hon Patrick Aguinede, has been suspended from office. Hon Aguinede is the third council chairman to be suspended from office within the last three months. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Monday Osaigbovo, said Governor Obaseki has always warned them on his zero tolerance for corrupt… Continue reading OBASEKI SACKS ESAN WEST LGA CHAIR_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

2020 BUDGET: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SET FOR PRESIDENT BUHARI

All is set for President Muhammadu Buhari to present the year 2020 appropriation bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. This will be the first time the new leaders of the two chambers of the National Assembly, Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila, will host the president in the parliament. Messrs Lawan and Gbajabiamila… Continue reading 2020 BUDGET: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SET FOR PRESIDENT BUHARI

POLITICS

FULL TEXT OF GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S REACTION TO DAVID CAMERON’S ALLEGATIONS_Ada Nkong

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has reacted to accusations leveled against him by former British Prime Minister David Cameron ,in his book, for the records. A statement signed by Goodluck Jonathan found on his Facebook page reads in full; "I read the comments by former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, in his new book, For… Continue reading FULL TEXT OF GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S REACTION TO DAVID CAMERON’S ALLEGATIONS_Ada Nkong

Judiciary · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

COURT GRANTS SOWORE, BAKARE N150M BAIL_Femi Ehiabhi

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday admitted Omoleye Sowore, Convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, to bail in the sum of N150m. Sowore was charged to court by the Federal Government on seven counts charges of treasonable felony, cyberstalking and money laundering. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu also ordered Sowore to produce two sureties in like… Continue reading COURT GRANTS SOWORE, BAKARE N150M BAIL_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

NASS TO INCLUDE CARD READER IN ELECTORAL ACT_Ada Nkong

As part of measures to further enhance the integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria, the National Assembly would ensure that card reader is given legal backing in the new Electoral Act. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege disclosed this when he received the Nigerian Representatives of the African Union Economic, Social… Continue reading NASS TO INCLUDE CARD READER IN ELECTORAL ACT_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

BUHARI IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR THREE DAY VISIT(PHOTOS)_Ada Nkong

President Muhammad Buhari is in South Africa for a three day visit to discuss the welfare of Nigerians in South Africa with President Ramaphosa. See Photos