Tuesday, March 10

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Ekweluka Replaces Amobi At NBET
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Ekweluka Replaces Amobi At NBET

By Dayo Omoogun President Muhammadu Buhari has given approval for the sack of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company, Dr. Marilyn Amobi (more…)
Obaseki’s Disqualification: APC Stalwart Insists Obaseki will be Re-elected as Governor, Calls for Calm
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Obaseki’s Disqualification: APC Stalwart Insists Obaseki will be Re-elected as Governor, Calls for Calm

By Frank Momoh in Benin City The Chairman, Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Anselm Ojezua, has called for calm among party members and supporters following the unjust disqualification of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki by the Governorship Primary Screening Committee of the party. The party stalwart insisted that the governor has performed credibly well and will be reelected for a second term. Ojezua, who spoke to journalists in Benin City after the announcement by the committee, said the result didn't come as a surprise as the governor had alluded to the fact that he will not get justice from the screening exercise. He, however, appealed to the supporters of the party in the State to remain calm as the leadership of the party will meet tomorrow Saturday ...
X-ray of Nineth Senate: Aide Says Lawan Setting Right Tone, Focused
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X-ray of Nineth Senate: Aide Says Lawan Setting Right Tone, Focused

By Ola Awoniyi The gripping electoral drama of the day fittingly climaxed weeks of a political game of wits in Nigeria. That was on Tuesday 11th June, 2019, the day the Ninth National Assembly was inaugurated and its presiding officers were elected. At the Senate chamber, the brightly clad Senators-elect were already seated well ahead of the 10 a.m schedule start of proceedings. When it was time, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, read out the Presidential Proclamation for the inauguration of the Ninth Senate. After the roll call of the Senators-elect was taken, the first business of the day followed swiftly - the election of the President of the Senate. This was to be followed by that of his Deputy. Given that the All Progressive Congress (APC has a clear majority ...