Abuja – The Senate has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to allow duly registered and eligible prison-electorates to exercise their franchise during all general elections in Nigeria. This was even as it called on the Electoral body to determine the status of the inmates that are constitutionally and legally qualified to be registered as… Continue reading Allow eligible prison inmates to vote during elections – Senate urges INEC
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See what Lawan relied on to say Judicial ruling won’t stop amendment of Electoral Act
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has given reasons why he thinks that the ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, won’t stop the National Assembly from amending the Electoral Act. Recall that the court in a ruling delivered on Monday by Inyang Ekwo, on an ex-parte application by the People’s Democratic Party, barred… Continue reading See what Lawan relied on to say Judicial ruling won’t stop amendment of Electoral Act
Senator Opeyemi chairs seven-man conference committee on sexual harassment bill
Abuja – Senator Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), was named the Chairman of the seven-man conference committee on the Sexual Harassment of Students in Tertiary Institutions Prohibition bill. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, announced the membership of the conference committee at the start of plenary proceedings. Recall that the bill was passed… Continue reading Senator Opeyemi chairs seven-man conference committee on sexual harassment bill
Lawan hails Osinbajo on his 65th birthday
Abuja (Nigeria) – President of the 9th Senate, Ahmed Lawan has Felicitates with the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the ocassion of his 65th birthday, describing him as a dedicated public servant who has proved his mettle in his chosen careers – the legal profession, as well as in politics and governance. Lawan’s good will… Continue reading Lawan hails Osinbajo on his 65th birthday
Director At Biotechnology Agency Dismisses Allegation Of Age Falsification, Says It’s targeted at diminishing her reputation
Abuja (Nigeria) – The Director, Human Resources and Management, Magdalene Isegohime of National Biotechnology Development Agency has dismisses allegation of age falsification published against her in an online media. The Director who described the alleged sponsored publication as callous, libelous and campaign of calumny, described it as handiwork of mischief makers who are hell-bent to… Continue reading Director At Biotechnology Agency Dismisses Allegation Of Age Falsification, Says It’s targeted at diminishing her reputation
2023 Election: Ortom Consults Kinsmen, gets nod to contest senate seat (Photos)
Markurdi – Governor Samuel Ortom has cleared speculations to his rumoured senatorial ambition as he formally sought the blessings of his kindmen to contest the Benue North West senatorial seat. The Governor at a meeting with his Nzorov kinsmen comprising traditional rulers and other leaders on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 told them that he is… Continue reading 2023 Election: Ortom Consults Kinsmen, gets nod to contest senate seat (Photos)
Council Chairman decries Menace of drug abuse, vows to take Isi Uzo youths off drugs and alcoholism
Enugu – The newly sworn in Executive Chairman of Isi Local Government Area in Enugu State, Barrister Obiorah Obeagu has promised that his immediate priority would be to rehabilitate the teeming youths of the various communities who have taken to drugs due to the frustration of unemployment. He disclosed that he would also seek partnerships… Continue reading Council Chairman decries Menace of drug abuse, vows to take Isi Uzo youths off drugs and alcoholism
Ortom salutes Obasanjo @ 85, says he remains Nigeria’s most accomplished statesman
Makurdi (Nigeria) – Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has congratulated the former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 85th birthday. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur made available to Peionewd, the Governor said he joined millions around the world to celebrate the former Nigerian leader who he said has… Continue reading Ortom salutes Obasanjo @ 85, says he remains Nigeria’s most accomplished statesman
Illegal refineries: Senate wants FG to introduce pollution tax
…demands sanction of security agencies involved in sabotage Abuja – The Senate, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to introduce pollution tax on those involved in economic sabotage by engaging in illegal refining of crude products in oil producing areas of the country. The chamber also called on the federal government to sanction security agencies… Continue reading Illegal refineries: Senate wants FG to introduce pollution tax
Lawan constitutes Conference Committee on Federal Medical Centres bill
….appoints Senator Hassan Lawali to Chair Ecology and Climate Change Committee Abuja – President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has announced the constitution of a Conference Committee on the Federal Medical Centres bill. This was just as the Senate President appointed Senator Hassan Lawali, who represents Zamfara West, as Chairman of the Committee on Ecology… Continue reading Lawan constitutes Conference Committee on Federal Medical Centres bill