Abuja – The Senate on Tuesday altered the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and provided for the participation of statutory delegates in the conventions, congresses or meetings of political parties in Nigeria. The expeditious consideration followed the suspension of relevant Senate Rules to pave the way for the First, Second and Third Reading of the bill… Continue reading Senate Amends Electoral Act, Includes Statutory Delegates In Party Congresses, Conventions
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Jonathan Distances Self From Procured APC Presidential Nomination Form
Abuja – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has distanced himself from the purported purchase of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination and expression of interests form by a northern group. Peionews recalls that on Monday evening, the media (both electronic and online) was awash with news that Jonathan has joined the race for the 2023… Continue reading Jonathan Distances Self From Procured APC Presidential Nomination Form
Finally, Northern Group picks APC Presidential ticket for Jonathan to join 2023 race
Abuja -. A coalition of Northern groups on Monday arrived at the International Conference Centre to purchase the All Progressives Congress’ presidential nomination and expression of interest forms for former President Goodluck Jonathan. Sporting fez caps with the inscription ‘run Jonathan run’, members of the coalition said Jonathan is the most qualified to succeed President… Continue reading Finally, Northern Group picks APC Presidential ticket for Jonathan to join 2023 race
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan picks APC Presidential ticket
Abuja – The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday formally threw his hat into the ring to be the flag bearer of his party, the All Progressives Congress(APC) ahead of the 2023 Presidential election. Lawan was formally presented with the Expression of Interest and nomination forms purchased for him by a group of… Continue reading Senate President, Ahmad Lawan picks APC Presidential ticket
House to take decisive action on Aviation fuel crisis
Abuja – The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation Honourable Nnolim Nnaji has disclosed that the Speaker of l the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila was greatly disturbed by the reoccurring aviation fuel crisis in the country. According to him, ” the House of Representatives consequently plans to take a far reaching… Continue reading House to take decisive action on Aviation fuel crisis
AMCON In Dilemma Over ARIK’s Insolvency
Abuja – The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria, (AMCON) is currently overwhelmed in debt and enormous operational difficulties putting it in dilemma over what to do with the current state of Arik Air Limited which it acquired five years ago.AMCON took over the airline in February 2017 and appointed Kamilu Omokide as its Receiver Manager… Continue reading AMCON In Dilemma Over ARIK’s Insolvency
2023: Nobody will be allowed to rig elections in Benue – Ortom
Makurdi – Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has warned that any attempt by anyone or group to rig elections in the state will be met with stiff resistance. The Governor who stated this at the expanded caucus of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the state which held… Continue reading 2023: Nobody will be allowed to rig elections in Benue – Ortom
2023: Governor Sule Declares For Second Term, Picks Nomination, Expression Of Interest Forms
…says his development initiatives will earn him another victory Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has declared his intention to seek re-election for a second term come 2023, stressing that the development initiatives of his administration will earn him another victory at the polls. Engineer Sule made the declaration shortly after being presented… Continue reading 2023: Governor Sule Declares For Second Term, Picks Nomination, Expression Of Interest Forms
World Press Freedom Day: Ojukwu Harps On Better Deal For Journalists
… Commend UNESCO for championing the proposed World Press Freedom Day Global Conference scheduled to hold between 2nd and 5th May, 2022 in Punta Del Este … Urges law enforcement agencies to intensify investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of some Nigerian journalists, including the late Vanguard newspaper journalist, Tordue Salem Abuja –… Continue reading World Press Freedom Day: Ojukwu Harps On Better Deal For Journalists
Reps To Hold Plenary On 3 Critical Bills Wednesday
Abuja – The House of Representatives is to hold a plenary on Wednesday to facilitate the passage of three (3) Bills, which are of Urgent Public Importance. The bills are, the Proceeds of Crime Bill, the Money Laundering Prohibition Act Amendment Bill and the Terrorism Prevention Act Amendment Bill. A statement from the Clerk House… Continue reading Reps To Hold Plenary On 3 Critical Bills Wednesday