By Kola Popson The Lagos legislator representing Agege Constituency 1, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has emerged the Speaker of the 8th Lagos State House of Assembly. Hon. Obasa, who is a fourth term legislator, was nominated by Mr. Olanrewaju Oshun of Mainland Constituency 2 and the motion was seconded by Mr. Sola Giwa of Lagos Island constituency 2. The new Speaker, ... Read More »
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RE: THE DELTA STATE CAPITAL TERRITORY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BILL
The attention of the Delta State Government has been drawn to rumours speculations particularly in the online media, regarding the promulgation of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Bill which has been approved by the State House of Assembly. Specifically, there have been fears in certain quarters that the Bill is designed by the new administration of Senator Dr Ifeanyi ... Read More »
FOR THE RECORDS! Full Text of Obiano’s Speech at the APGA National Convention
An Address Presented by the National Leader and Chairman, Board of Trustees of APGA, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano at the First National Convention of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at the Women Development Center, Awka on Saturday, June 7, 2015 Protocol Fellow party men and women, I consider it a great honour to welcome you all to this ... Read More »
LAGOS WEST SENATOR ELECT DECRIES PETROL TANKER ACCIDENTS IN HIS CONSTITUENCY
The Senator elect for Lagos West Senatorial District, Hon. Solomon Adeola has again expressed sadness and commiseration to his constituents on yet another petrol tanker accident at Idimu in his Alimosho Federal constituency where about 40 houses were burnt and property worth millions of naira destroyed. This is the second accident in less than a week following the petrol tanker ... Read More »
Video Watch “Rubbin Minds”: Gani Adams Hopeful Buhari Can Fight Corruption
FIRST DAY AT WORK, AMBODE GOES AFTER FASHOLA’S LOYALISTS, SACKS FASHOLA’S SISTER AND OTHERS
By Kola Popson The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, may not have started his official assignment on a very friendly note with the immediate past governor of the State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) as many of the loyalists of the former governor have just been relieved of their various positions. According to our reliable source, who pleaded ... Read More »
Ekiti Agog For Lawmakers Inauguration
The atmosphere at the moment in Ekiti State, especially in the state capital, Ado-Ekiti, can be likened to what is experienced during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Most residents of the state have trooped to the streets to celebrate the inauguration of the 26 lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, into the Ekiti State House of Assembly. As ... Read More »
Speakership Tussle: Why I Support Dogora–Jibrin
Abdulmumin Jibrin, one of the contestants formerly jostling for the position of Speaker of House of Representatives, has explained his decision to pull out of the race and support another candidate, Yakubu Dogora. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Jibrin stated that he withdrew from the tussle in order to diffuse the already tensed atmosphere. “In the last few weeks, I ... Read More »
Ekiti Assembly Inauguration In Pictures
The inauguration of the Ekiti State House of Assembly has kicked off and several dignitaries and residents of the state are presently at the occasion. Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State was welcomed into the hallowed chamber amidst loud roar of cheers from the audience. He will be performing the inauguration of the state Assembly today, Friday, June 5, 2015. ... Read More »
Fayose, Supporters Jubilate As APC Lawmakers’ Tenure Expires
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has called out his supporters to rejoice with him on the streets today over the expiration of the term of the 19 All Progressives Congress, APC, who had been at loggerheads with him. Expressing relief at the end of the tenure of the lawmakers yesterday, the governor said the end of the term of ... Read More »