Tag: Speaker
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What gives me sleepless nights as Speaker – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has revealed that his determination to do things better and achieve a more successful legislative tenure than previous leaderships of the House is one of his greatest nightmares. Dogara noted that if there was anything he remains greatful to God for, it is the fact…
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Katsina Assembly Speaker, Aliyu Sabiru impeached
The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Sabiu Muduru has been impeached. Muduru was impeached by 23 out of the 34 state lawmakers in the assembly. After the impeachment, the House elected Yahaya Kusada as the new Speaker. TheNewsGuru.com reports that reasons for Muduru’s impeachment are yet to be ascertained,…
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Osun Assembly passes vote of confidence on speaker
Members of the Osun House of Assembly on Thursday passed vote of confidence on the Speaker, Mr Najeem Salaam, over what they described as “his quality leadership style”. The assembly members commended the leadership of the house when they appeared before the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation to defend the 2017 budget proposal in…
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[How it happened] Ondo Speaker, Deputy impeached over alleged fraud
The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Princess Jumoke Akindele and her Deputy, Alhaji Fatai Oloutu, were late last night impeached by 20 out of the 26 members of the assembly in what many described as a “palace coup”. This was the second time within a year that the Speaker who represented Okitipupa State…
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BREAKING: Ondo Assembly Speaker suspended
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele has been suspended. Acting Speaker is Hon. Malachi Coker TheNewsGuru.com reports that Akindele was elected in On May 27, 2015 following the sudden death of the former speaker Samuel Adesina. Akindele is the first female speaker of the state. Details later…
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We share same umbilical cord with Fayose, he can’t be impeached – Speaker
The Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kolawole Oluwawole has said the legislature and executive arm of government in Ekiti State enjoy a smooth relationship and such cannot be destroyed by those desperately working and calling for the removal of Governor Ayodele Fayose. those fighting for the removal of Governor Ayodele…
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‘Why I was removed from office’ – ousted Abia Speaker
Ousted Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Chief Martins Azubuike, said he was impeached because he chose to deploy available funds into projects and not consenting to sharing it among colleagues. Azubuike spoke on Monday at a civic reception organised in his honour by his people under the auspices of Umunneato-Ngwa, a loose…
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Rivers assembly re-elects Ibani as Speaker as Adams resigns
Ikunyi Ibani of Andoni Constituency has been re-elected Speaker of the Rivers state House of Assembly. Ibani emerged speaker after Daborotudima Adams resigned his appointment as the speaker of the House. The development came shortly after the former speaker administered oath of office on 12 newly elected members. The Deputy speaker of the House, Marshal…
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Drama as Rivers Speaker resigns, succeeded by Ikunyi
The Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adams Dabotorudima has announced his resignation during a sitting of the House yesterday. The former speaker made the announcement after swearing-in twelve newly elected members of the house who emerged from the December 10 legislative rerun in the state. However, Mr. Ibani Ikuinyi-Owaji who resigned…
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Njoku resigns as Abia Speaker, less than 24 hours after assumption
The ninth Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Chief Kennedy Njoku, has resigned his appointment, less than 24 hours after he was elected. Recall that Njoku was elected at about 4.10 p.m. on Thursday following the impeachment of Chief Martins Azubuike over alleged gross financial misconduct and autocratic leadership style. Njoku, who announced his…