Tag: Speaker
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Dewan resigns as Naanlong emerges new Plateau speaker
In a new political move, the Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, on Wednesday, resigned from the position of leader of the 10th assembly. Meanwhile, Mr Daniel Naanlong (APC/Mikang Constituency) was unanimously chosen by his colleagues to lead the 24-member legislature.
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Speaker Abbas felicitates Muslims on new Islamic Year 1447 AH
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the New Islamic Year, 1447 AH. Speaker Abbas said the new Islamic year holds numerous promises for the mankind, which is why Muslims should use the opportunity to rededicate themselves to the worship…
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Osun Speaker reacts to lawmakers’ defection rumour
The Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Mr Adewale Egbedun, on Friday debunked the rumour that 25 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers had defected. In a statement issued in Osogbo by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olamide Tiamiyu, the speaker emphasised
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Conference of speakers decry incessant killings, demand urgent action
Speakers of State Houses of Assembly across Nigeria, under the aegis of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, have strongly condemned attacks and killings in various parts of the country. In a statement issued on Monday by the Chairman of the Conference, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the Speaker, expressed deep concern over the tragic…
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Continental People’s Choice Awards:Kenya Senate Speaker, Jeffah, Abbas, others emerge as nominees
As the date for the Continental People’s Choice Awards draws close, Amason Kingi Jeffah – Speaker of the Senate of Kenya.,Hanafy Ali El Gebaly – President of the Egyptian parliament of the House of Representatives, Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and others have emerged as nominees. In a landmark recognition of legislative distinction,…
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One house, two speakers – By Ehi Braimah
Are you still wondering what has been going on in the Lagos State House of Assembly? Never mind; it is the usual power dynamics on full display by our politicians. They have taken positions and fighting for leverage. No one is amused except that, this time, Lagos State – a
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BREAKING! Drama as Obasa is sworn-in as Speaker, Meranda becomes deputy
The Lagos State House of Assembly political logjam took a fresh twist on Monday as the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa reemerges as Speaker. TNG reports that Hon Mojisola Meranda who overthrew Obasa is now the deputy speaker. Details shortly….
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Obasa’s plenary with 4 lawmakers a ‘show of shame’ – Meranda
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has described the impeached speaker, Mudashiru Obasa’s plenary with four lawmakers and the disruption of the assembly as a ‘show of shame’. Speaking to journalists after the court hearing at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, on Friday, Meranda said that a quorum in the Assembly
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JUST IN: ‘I’ve resumed, I remain Speaker’ – Obasa takes over Lagos Assembly complex
The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa on Thursday stated that he has resumed duty as the parliament’s leader. Recall that Obasa made a dramatic return after arriving at the Assembly Complex
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Just in: David Setonji get set to become new LSHA Speaker, Meranda to resign
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Meranda, may step down to allow either Mr. David Setonji or Mr. Wale Rauf to assume the position of speaker. This development follows intervention efforts by prominent political figures, including former APC National Chairman and ex-Osun State Governor Chief Bisi Akande, former Ogun State…