More caucuses of the All Progressives Congress in the House of Representatives have come out to reject the position of the party’s national leadership on the zones that should produce the principal officers for the House. The North-Central and South – East zones say the position of the party, which excludes their zones, is against the principle of federal character ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
OPINION! GOVERNOR OKOROCHA, PAY US OUR SALARIES AND PENSION NOW
It is all over the news that Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State is blaming the precarious financial health of Imo on alleged fraudulent activities of political appointees, senior staff of ministries and parastatals, as well as local government workers . What a very poor defense as we all know that allocation received has been diverted to the interest of ... Read More »
AMBODE VISITS TRAFFIC POINTS IN APAPA, AJAH, APPEALS TO FG ON COMPLETION OF NETWORK OF ROADS
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday visited major traffic points in Apapa area of the state to get a firsthand experience of the gridlock which has defied solutions in recent times, just as he appealed to the Federal Government to mobilise the contractor awarded the construction of Apapa road networks to immediately return to site. The Governor who ... Read More »
OSUN JUDGE READY TO TESTIFY AGAINST AREGBESOLA – SPEAKER
FEMI MAKINDE The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Najeem Salaam, said on Thursday that Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, who wrote a petition calling for the impeachment of Governor Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed her readiness to defend her allegations against the governor. The Speaker said this in a statement made available to our correspondent in Osogbo through his media ... Read More »
PDP Condemns House Fracas, Accuses Buhari Of Bias
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned as a show of shame and national embarrassment, Thursday’s fracas by disgruntled All Progressives Congress, APC, members in the House of Representatives, saying the ugly development brings to question, President Muhammadu Buhari and his party’s commitment to democracy, unity and the stability of the country. The PDP said the “disgraceful” act is a ... Read More »
Jega, Six INEC Commissioners Bow Out Tuesday
The five-year tenure of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, expires on Tuesday next week. Jega, who hails from Kebbi State, is to retire with six National Commissioners. The former university vice chancellor had said he would not seek re-appointment after finishing his first tenure. The other six National Commissioners whose tenures expire on the ... Read More »
WATCH VIDEO: NIGERIAN HOUSE OF REPS MEMBERS EXCHANGE BLOWS OVER LEADERSHIP TUSSLE
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HOUSE SESSION ENDED FRUITLESS AS DOGARA ADJOURNS HOUSE TILL JULY 24
By Kola Popson The sitting of the 8th House of Representatives ended fruitless today as members could not reach a decision on the appointment of the principal officers of the House. As earlier reported by Naijahottestgist this morning, the House session turned out very rowdy – a situation many have described as shameful and dishonourable to the supposed honourable members ... Read More »
SARAKI DARES APC AGAIN, CONFIRMS NDUME AS SENATE MAJORITY LEADER
By Kola Popson The Senate President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Bukola Saraki has again decided to go against the wishes of the leadership of his party by confirming Sen. Muhammad Ali-Ndume as the Majority Leader of the Senate. This action was against the decision of the leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC), who had earlier forwarded the name ... Read More »
House of Reps: Dogara loyalists clash with pro-APC lawmakers
The hallowed chamber of the House of Representatives is in commotion as pro-All Progressives Congress lawmakers have kicked against the election of principal officers by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. There were clashes between members loyal to Dogara and members loyal to the decision of the APC in nominating principal officers. There were attempts by some lawmakers to hijack the mace. ... Read More »