Speakership: Doguwa, five others step down for APC anointed candidates
However, deputy speaker Ahmed Wase, chairman committee on appropriation, Muktar Betara, chairman committee on water resources, Sada Soli, Mariam Onouha and Yusuf Gagdi are still in the race.
Opposition lawmakers back out of Speakership race
An 11-man Committee charged with the task of shortlisting, screening and eventual recommendation of aspirants for presiding officers was set up.
Senate Presidency: Sanwo-Olu aligns with APC, declares support for Akpabio
By his declaration of support, Mr Sanwo-Olu aligns with the All Progressives Congress (APC) with picked the former Niger Delta Affairs minister as its preferred candidate for the position.
Speakership: Adopt APC’s zoning, Sanwo-Olu tells Reps-elect members
Recently, the APC micro-zoned and announced Tajudeen Abbas (North-West) and Benjamin Kalu (South-East) as their preferred candidates for the positions, a decision that has flared tempers with other aspirants kicking against the position and vowing to pursue their interests.
10th Speakership: Wase shuns APC, declares intention, says ‘it is my turn’
He promised a strong and independent parliament, with law and order as well as strong legislative oversight, if elected speaker.
Having Muslims as Senate President, House Speaker will destabilize Nigeria – Shettima
Mr Shettima explained that having Muslims in the top four leadership positions could further lend credence to the Islamization agenda narrative.
Easter, Eid-El-Fitr: Senate adjourns plenary till April 25
He said the period would enable lawmakers to participate in their various religious activities as well as take deserved rest.
Emefiele bows to pressure, appears before Reps panel
Last week, the committee was left fuming after Mr Emefiele shunned invitations of the House despite the threats of arrest warrants by the lawmakers.
Naira Redesign: Speaker threatens to issue arrest warrant on CBN governor
Mr Doguwa informed the House that the CBN and Mr Emefiele did not honour the invitation to appear before the committee on Wednesday.