Tag: House of Assembly
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Edo assembly raises alarm over resurgence of cult killings
Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday raised concerns over cult-related killings, urging swift enforcement of the anti-cultism law to curb the rising threat. Mr Bright Iyamu (APC Orhionmwon South) raised the alarm under matters of public importance, noting that
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Kaduna Assembly to take legal action against El-Rufai
The Kaduna state assembly has threatened to take legal action against former Governor Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna state for allegedly calling them “stark illiterates”. The members of the house described the allegation as a defamation of their character.
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C’River Assembly invites commissioner over alleged illegal levies
The Cross River House of Assembly, has invited the state Commissioner for Environment over alleged illegal levies imposed on truck drivers. The house took the decision following a complaint made during the house session on Monday by Mr Okon
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Imo Assembly recommends sack of CJ over alleged age falsification
The Imo House of Assembly has recommended the immediate sack of the state Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Theresa Chikeka, over alleged age falsification. The house made the recommendation at the committee of the whole on Wednesday, after considering
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Ogun assembly summons traditional ruler over land grabbing
The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the Olu of Obafemi, in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Oba Taofeek Kayode, to appear before it on Wednesday regarding allegations of land grabbing. The Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, Ethics, and Public Petitions, Oluseun
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Delta Assembly recalls suspended lawmaker
The Delta House of Assembly on Thursday in Asaba recalled its member, Mr Matthew Omonade (APC-Ughelli North I), after 29 days of suspension. The recall was announced during plenary by the Speaker, Mr Dennis Guwor, following an adoption of
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Delta 8th assembly passes 9 bills within 1st session
The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Mr Dennis Guwor, has presented the eighth assembly’s first-anniversary scorecard, saying it passed nine bills. The speaker disclosed this in Asaba on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on the activities of the assembly within the last year.
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Rivers Assembly screen, confirm new Attorney general
Members of the Rivers Assembly have screened and confirmed the appointment of Mr Dagogo Tamunoiboroma as the new Rivers Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Tamunoiboroma was confirmed at a plenary at the temporary assembly chamber in Government House, Port Harcourt.
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Assembly confirms appointment of Oborevwori’s 5 nominees
Delta House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Mr Anthony Elekeokuri, a former lawmaker, as the Director-General of the Delta State Investments Development Agency (DIDA). The assembly, presided over by the speaker, Dennis
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BREAKING: Edo Assembly impeaches deputy gov, Philip Shaibu
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday impeached the embattled state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by