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Eid-El-Fitr: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
Natasha’s Recall: INEC Confirms Receipt Of Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday confirmed that it has received the contact addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of representatives of those who submitted the petition for the recall of Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Bills to create 4 states scale second reading
Dour bills seeking the creation of additional states across the country have passed through second reading at the House of Representatives
House of Reps approves Faleke-sponsored bill to increase Lagos Local Governments to 57
A bill seeking to upgrade Lagos State’s 37 Development Area Councils to full-fledged local government areas has been approved by the House of Representatives. Once enacted, the total number of LGAs in the state will increase from 20 to 57.
Ojodu Council Chairman, Odunmbaku pays condolence visit to Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Ojelabi
Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, visited the family residence of Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Chairman of Lagos State APC, to offer condolences upon the passing of his beloved wife, Mrs. Ebunoluwa Esther Ojelabi.
Bill to create National Local Government Electoral Commission for LG elections passes second reading
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution to establish the National Local Government Electoral Commission, as an independent body responsible for organising, conducting, and supervising elections into the offices of chairmen, vice chairmen and councilors of all the Local Government Councils across the Federation.
Judiciary safeguarded democracy by affirming Tinubu’s election – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the judiciary for standing firm against vested interests, saying that by affirming President Bola Tinubu’s mandate, it upheld the nation’s faith and safeguarded its democratic future.
Encounter With Nwebonyi Shows What Women Endure In Many Instances – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, says she is pleased with her encounter with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi at a Senate Committee panel on Tuesday, saying the episode exposed what women face in a patriarchal society.
Lagos APC cautions aspirants breaching LASIEC Electoral Guidelines
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has warned aspirants for the forthcoming local government elections to desist from breaching Electoral Laws by erecting banners, flex, etc. in Wards and LGAs, given that the Electoral Body has yet to issue guidelines or lift the ban on campaigning for the upcoming LG Elections.
President Tinubu assents to South-West, South-South Development Commission Bills as Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the South-West and South-South Development Commission bills into law.