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Edo 2024: Shaibu declares support for opposition candidate

He stressed that his support for the opposition is not anti-party, adding even Governor Obaseki in the last election, was partly PDP and Labour Party.

Court nullifies amendment to Rivers Assembly Commission law

Consequently, she issued an order striking down section three of the law and imposed a perpetual injunction preventing the enforcement of that section.

Rivers govt approves N19.5bn for reconstruction of demolished assembly chambers

He said the new Assembly Complex is made up of about 34 en suite offices on a two storey building with elevator, gallery, meeting rooms and conference hall.

Akwa Ibom announces date for local govt elections

He said that the commission would ensure adequate deployment of electoral and security personnel during the exercise.

INEC extends voters registration in Edo, Ondo

The commission, similarly, extended the duration of the exercise from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm daily.

Sit-at-home: Army confirms 5 soliders dead in Aba attack, vows to unleash brutal response

Mr Bubba, who blamed operatives of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) the militia wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), said the attackers who also razed military trucks came in three tinted vehicles.

Cross River assembly returns impeached Ayambem as speaker

He was impeached last week Wednesday by 17 lawmakers of the 25-member legislature over alleged misappropriation of funds, among others.

Rivers LG chairman dares Fubara, vows to remain in office after expiration of tenure

His remark comes weeks after Governor Similanayi Fubara warned local government chairmen whose tenures are expiring next month to quietly vacate office rather than foment trouble.

Fight erupts as Cross River assembly impeaches speaker

While Mr Omang was still speaking in support of the motion, another lawmaker whom his name could not be ascertained as at press time ran to grab the mace which is the symbol of authority.
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