Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Sanusi Garba Rikiji, has been arrested by officials of the Department of State Service, DSS, in the state. Also apprehended by the secret police were the deputy speaker of the Assembly, Muhammad Abubakar Gumi; the majority leader, Isah Abdulmumini and the chief whip, Abdullahi Dansadau. It was…
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ALERT: Edo Assembly Sacks Speaker, Deputy
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Victor Edoror, has been sacked, Aproko247 has been reliably informed. Our source in Edo State disclosed to us that the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Festus Ebea, was also impeached. It was learnt that both members of the hollowed chamber were impeached on Tuesday. It is however…
Lagos Speaker’s CoS Eulogises Late Dad
Chief of Staff to the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, Adewale Jafojo, has described the death of his father, Chief Rafiu Bakare Adeyefa Jafojo as a life well spent. The deceased was the first Executive Deputy Governor of Lagos State in the administration of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, between October 1,…
BREAKING: Ondo Speaker, Deputy Impeached
Some lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly have removed their Speaker and her deputy from office. The Assembly Speaker, Jumoke Akindele and her deputy, Fatai Olotu were reportedly impeached by 18 members on Tuesday night. It was gathered that the lawmakers met at about 10pm on Tuesday and signed the notice of impeachment…
Buhari Meets NASS Leadership
President Muhammadu Buhari finally met with leadership of the National Assembly, NASS, at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, which was held behind closed-door on Wednesday night, was attended by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President, Bukola Saraki; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. It was also attended by some lawmakers…
Kebbi Lawmakers Hold Night Sitting, Impeach Speaker
Some members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly sat on Thursday night and impeached the Speaker. The sitting, which held around 10:30pm on Thursday, had 16 out of the 24 members of the Assembly in attendance. The 16 lawmakers signed the impeachment of the Speaker, Habib Musa Jega and elected a new leader. Mohammed…
Ekiti Crisis: Monarchs Intervene, To Meet Waring Parties
The crisis rocking Ekiti State may soon be over if the latest move by traditional rulers in the state turns successful. At a statutory meeting held on Tuesday in Ekiti State by the monarchs, it was resolved that the waring parties would be called to a round table talk. The traditional rulers, under the aegis…
Taraba Speaker, Josiah Kente, Bows Out
Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Josiah Kente, has resigned from office. The number three man of the state, in his resignation letter presented to the Clerk of the Assembly, disclosed that his decision to relinquish his position was in the interest of peace in the state. Kente informed journalists on Monday in…
Tambuwal Vows To Honour Police Invitation
Following reports that the Inspector General Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered his arrest, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has disclosed that he will be willing to present himself to the security agency. In a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Imam Imam, the Speaker noted that as “a law abiding…
Ekiti Gets New Speaker
The drama and intrigues in Ekiti State took a new twist on Thursday when a new Speaker emerged for the Ekiti State House of Assembly. A member of the Assembly from Ikole local council area of the state, Joseph Dele Olugbemi was announced the new Speaker of the Assembly. Olugbemi is reportedly one of the…