Defamation: Oyo Assembly indicts APC lawmaker, rejects apology
The Oyo State House of Assembly has formally indicted an APC lawmaker for alleged defamation, rejecting the lawmaker’s apology. The development came after the legislator was accused of making statements considered damaging to the reputation of a colleague and the integrity of the Assembly. During proceedings, the Speaker of the Assembly emphasized that members must […]
Fubara: Wike’s candidates win two APC bye-election primaries in Rivers
Ahead of the Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II bye-elections in Rivers State, aspirants linked to the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have emerged as winners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections. The primaries were held on Monday as part of preparations to fill vacant […]
LP widens control of Abia Assembly as lawmaker, Obianyi dumps PDP
The Labour Party (LP) has strengthened its presence in the Abia State House of Assembly following the defection of a serving lawmaker, Obianyi, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move further tilts the balance of power in favour of the ruling party in the state legislature. Obianyi explained that his decision to leave the […]
Nasarawa Assembly suspends Lafia LG Chairman for 90 days over leadership crisis
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area for 90 days following a serious leadership crisis in the council. The decision came after lawmakers reviewed complaints and reports alleging breakdown of governance within the local government. Members of the Assembly said the suspension was necessary to restore order […]
Gunmen kidnap Kebbi Deputy Speaker, Bagudu
Fear gripped residents of Bagudu town in Kebbi State on Friday night after unidentified armed men abducted the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Samaila Bagudu. The attackers reportedly stormed the town and shot into the air to scare people before seizing the lawmaker. According to reports, the Deputy Speaker was kidnapped […]
Minority Leader, Others In Kaduna House Of Assembly Decamp To APC From PDP
The Minority Leader of the Kaduna State House of Assembly and several other lawmakers have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Their decision was announced during a plenary session on Thursday, where the lawmakers cited leadership challenges and a desire for better alignment with the ruling party’s […]
I’ve moved on, journey is still ahead – Benue ex-Speaker pens appreciation after resignation
Former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has said he has moved forward with his life after resigning from office. He called for peace and unity in the state. Reports show that Dajoh officially submitted his resignation letter on Sunday. This came just days after some members of […]
Rivers Crisis: I’m Open To Forgiveness – Wike Gives Fubara Condition For Peace
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he is ready to forgive the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, if Fubara apologizes sincerely. Wike and Fubara have been in a serious political disagreement since Fubara became governor in 2023. Their conflict caused division in the Rivers State House of Assembly […]
Rivers Assembly lists Fubara’s ‘19 sins’
The political crisis in Rivers State has deepened as 26 members of the State House of Assembly formally accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of serious misconduct. The lawmakers listed 19 violations of the Nigerian Constitution, which could lead to the governor’s removal from office. The lawmakers claim that Governor Fubara has […]
Wike’s camp protests as Fubara presents budget to three-man Assembly
On Monday, December 30, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented a N1.18 trillion budget for 2025 to a small, three-member faction of the State House of Assembly. This controversial move bypassed a larger group of 27 lawmakers who are loyal to Fubara’s former mentor, Nyesom Wike. Since October 2023, the House of Assembly has been […]