Tag: edo assembly
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I dare you to take over Edo Assembly, Obaseki tells 'Abuja politicians'
Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has dared those he termed ‘Abuja politicians’ to come and take over activities of the Edo State House of Assembly. Governor Obaseki, who spoke tough, wondered what happened to some politicians that joined in the struggle to entrench ‘Let the people lead’ mantra. Speaking at a well-attended rally in Bénin…
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Edo Assembly female candidate cries out over sexual harassment
Edo State House of Assembly only female candidate seeking to represent Oredo West Constituency, Miss Charity Idahosa, says she is being sexually harassed by men over her ambition. Idahosa, contesting under the platform of Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA), made the allegation in a chat with newsmen in Benin on Thursday. She described the experience…
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BREAKING: Heavy shooting at Edo Assembly
Information reaching TNG now has it that there is heavy shooting and fighting at the Edo State House of Assembly over move to remove the Speaker, Hon Kabiru Adjoto. According to sources, armed thugs invaded the assembly and chased some lawmakers away. Two lawmakers of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, M.D Igbas and Hon Iluobe…
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Edo Assembly resumes plenary, adopts 55 sitting days
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday resumed plenary after nine weeks recess. The House had on July 31 gone on five weeks vacation which ought to have ended on Sept.10 but was postponed for another four weeks due to the ongoing renovation of the Assembly complex. The House, during plenary, adopted a proposed business…
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Edo Assembly lifts suspension on ex-Speaker, Majority Leader
…As former Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday lifted the suspension of its former Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, and Majority Leader, Mr. Foly Ogedengbe. The resolution followed the recommendations of an ad hoc committee which had the new Deputy Speaker, Mr. Victor Edoro, as Chairman. It, however, said…
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JUST IN: Edo Assembly confirms Obaseki’s commissioner nominees
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed 18 nominees sent to it by Governor Godwin Obaseki as commissioners. The nominees were cleared eight days after the list was read during plenary on June 20, 2017. Obaseki had in a letter dated June 19 and addressed to the Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, urged the…
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12 commissioner-nominees screened by Edo House of Assembly
The screening process for twelve out of the 18 commissioner-nominees submitted by Gov. Godwin Obaseki to the Edo House of Assembly began on Thursday. Governor Obaseki had on Tuesday submitted the list of 18 commissioner nominees to the Assembly for screening and confirmation. The 12 nominees were screened by members of the House Standing Committee…
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Edo Assembly begins screening of commissioner-nominees
The Edo House of Assembly on Thursday commenced the screening of 12 out of 18 commissioner-nominees. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Governor Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday submitted the list of 18 commissioner nominees to the Assembly for screening and confirmation. The 12 nominees were screened by members of the House Standing Committee on Rules, Business and Government…