October 13, 2020

Buhari names Lauretta Onochie, others as INEC commissioners

Buhari Names Lauretta Onochie, Others As INEC Commissioner

October 13, 2020 7:39 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has sought Senate’s confirmation of Commissioners of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, reads a letter containing the names at plenary on Tuesday.

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Those to be confirmed are Prof. Muhaamad Sani from Katsina State, Lauretta Onochie from Delta State, Kunle Cornelius Ajayi from Ekiti State and Seidu Ahmad from Jigawa State.

Lauretta Onochie is Buhari’s Special Assistant on social media.

 

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Anka, Senator Who Foiled Obasanjo’s Third Term Agenda Is Dead

October 13, 2020 7:31 am

One of the notable and front line senators that fought former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s third term agenda, senator Yushua Anka is dead.

According to a press statement by one of the senator’s relations, Alhaji Ibrahim Anka, the senator died in Abuja after a protracted ailment.

Senator Anka was an inlaw to former governor of Zamfara State, Senator Ahmed Sani Yarima who also took over senator Yushua Anka’s seat in the senate and represented Zamfara West senatorial zone between 2007- 2019.

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It could be recalled that the late senator spoke …

Edo Will Not Give Any Land To Herdsmen For Grazing – Obaseki

5 Candidates Drag Obaseki To Election Tribunal

October 13, 2020 7:30 am

Five political parties and their candidates have dragged Godwin Obaseki, the re-elected governor of Edo state to the Election Tribunal, challenging his declaration as the winner of the 19 September poll.

But for now, the bailiff has not been able to personally serve Obaseki with the petitions.

The Secretary of the tribunal, Mr Sunday Martins, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday.

Martin’s said that the 21-day window period for the submission of petitions ended on Saturday.

He said that the governor ‘must be served personally because it is an originating process.’

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Desmond Elliot secures release of #EndSARS protesters

Desmond Elliot Secures Release Of #EndSARS Protesters

October 13, 2020 3:58 am
Honourable Desmond Elliot has secured the release of five arrested #EndSARS protesters who were detained at Area C Police station, Surulere.

The 46-year-old politician who represents Surulere Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, followed through the instructions of Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of House of Representatives.

Gbajabiamila had earlier contacted Lagos Commissioner of Police and Elliot to fasten the release of the protesters. He assured that their rights would not be violated.

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Five of the released protesters include Okara Nkem, Ayodeji Ayeni, Nduka Treasure, Adeola Adebayo and Adetifa Olanrewaju Samuel.

However, …

Lagos Assembly passes Vote of Confidence on Speaker Obasa

Lagos Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Speaker Obasa

October 13, 2020 3:58 am

Thirty-five members of Lagos House of Assembly present at the Plenary of Monday, October 12, 2020, have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa for his exemplary leadership.

Members also debunked rumour making the round in social media that 26 of them have signed impeachment notice on the speaker.

The motion for the vote of confidence was moved by Hon Rotimi Olowo (Somolu 1) and was seconded by Hon Kehinde Joseph ( Alimosho 2), after which all the members in the hallowed …

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Gov Nyesom Wike Bans #EndSARS Protests In Rivers State

October 13, 2020 3:55 am

Governor Nyesom Wike has banned all forms of protests in Rivers State.

The governor specifically said all proposed protests by #EndSARS campaigners have been prohibited.

Wike’s directive was contained in a statement on Monday night by his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim.

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He explained that there was no need for any form of demonstration since the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had disbanded the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.

The statement read, ‘The Rivers State Government hereby wish to inform the general public that all forms of protests

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Despite meeting Senate President, ASUU says strike continues

Despite Meeting Senate President, ASUU Says Strike Continues

October 13, 2020 3:47 am
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, says its nationwide strike continues despite meeting with Senate President on Monday.

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan met with leadership of ASUU on Monday where he appealed to them to go back to the classroom.

But ASUU, in a statement on its twitter handle said it would now meet with its members in an internal meeting, but that till then, the strike continued.

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According to ASUU, ‘The Senate President appealed to the FG and ASUU to be ready to sheath

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Gov Diri swears in 5 new commissioners, 25 special advisers

Gov Diri Swears In 5 New Commissioners, 25 Special Advisers

October 13, 2020 3:46 am

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, on Monday, swore in two new cabinet Commissioners, three non-Executive Commissioners of the state Local Government Service Commission, and 25 Special Advisers.

Also inaugurated were six Technical Advisers to complement the programmes of the Bayelsa government.

At the ceremony, which took place in the Executive Chambers of the Government House in Yenagoa, Diri charged the new appointees to be diligent, dedicated and to wear the toga of integrity.

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PM NEWS recalls that on Aug. 26, Diri, swore in 25 cabinet members of the Bayelsa Executive Council.…

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