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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation, following a rigorous and merit-based selection process. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, his appointment takes effect on March 7, 2025, the same day the incumbent, […]
Nigeria’s head coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, has announced a 39-man provisional squad as the Super Eagles prepare for two decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe this month. Chelle has called up a mix of experienced internationals and fresh talents as he looks to strengthen Nigeria’s position in Group C. Established […]
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Dr. AbdulAzeez Olajide Adediran, exited yesterday. Although it could not be as retained which party Adediran who is popularly known as JANDOR is headed, he announced his surprise exit from the PDP himself. He stressed that the decision followed deep reflection and […]
Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, who stepped down from the role with immediate effect. Obasa’s return was confirmed during Monday’s plenary session. His reinstatement comes weeks after his impeachment in January over multiple allegations of fraud.
Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly seven weeks after holding the leadership mantle. She announced her resignation at plenary on Monday as lawmakers commended her leadership style and for bringing peace to the Lagos State House of Assembly. They also commended her strength and humility for obeying […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. They made this known during plenary in Port Harcourt on Monday with the motion moved by the deputy speaker Dumle Maol. “That pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court in Suit no.: SC/CV/1174/2024 […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately take over the administration of the 23 local government areas pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The governor also directed the outgoing local government chairmen to formally hand over to the Heads of […]
Following the Supreme court ruling which nullified the recent local government elections in Rivers State and upheld the legitimacy of the 27-member Martin Amaewhule-led State Assembly, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday hailed the verdict, calling it an end to impunity in the State. Speaking in Abuja after the judgment, […]
The local government election conducted on the 5th of October 2024 by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has been declared invalid by the Supreme Court. In a judgment delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the court declared the election invalid for grossly violating the Electoral Act. Reading the judgement, Justice Tukur said the action of […]
The Supreme Court has barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation and other agencies from releasing funds to the government of rivers state until it purges itself of what the court describes as flagrant disobedience to court orders. In a one hour, thirty-six-minute judgement delivered by justice Emmanuel Akomaye, […]
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