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NASS Leadership Crisis: Alledged Forgery of Senate Standing Rule

Ade Adewale — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:02:12 +0000

DETAILS emerged on Sunday that the decision of the leadership of the National Assembly to effect changes in the Senate Standing Orders 2015 (as amended) was in conformity with precedence and the tradition of the Assembly to regulate its own procedure as guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution. Sources close to the National Assembly on Sunday [...]

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NASS Leadership Saga: Senator Ekweremadu, APC and the ICC Meeting

Ade Adewale — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 05:43:49 +0000

The emergence of the leadership of the current National Assembly (NASS) in Nigeria has thrown up many issues which will generate a heated debate for a long time. The June 9 inauguration of the 8th National Assembly and the drama attending the election of the Senate President, Speaker and their deputies have presented drama, intrigues and political [...]

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Top Republican funder describes Chris Christie as ‘horrific’ person

Ade Adewale — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:15:25 +0000

The knives are out in some Republican circles for embattled New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R). According to Tegan Goddard’s Political Wire blog, one top Republican fundraiser described the governor as disloyal and self-promoting. “The guy, as a…

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Yobe LG polls recorded large turn-out of voters

Ade Adewale — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 00:17:48 +0000

Voters across Yobe today turned out in large numbers to cast their votes to elect Chairmen and Councillors of the 17 Local Government Councils in the state. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited some polling booths in the capital Damaturu as well as some local government areas reports that scores of people lined [...]

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Kwara group rallies support for President Jonathan

Ade Adewale — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 00:12:08 +0000

A socio-cultural group, the Igbomina Development Forum, on Saturday rallied support for President Goodluck Jonathan in his bid to tackle the nation’s challenges. The group, at a forum organised at Agbamu, Irepodudun Local Government Area of Kwara, also called for participatory politics and internal democracy in parties to strengthen the nation’s democratic institutions. The forum, [...]

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Former Aviation Minister urges Adamawa APC stakeholders to close ranks for 2015 victory

Ade Adewale — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 10:30:53 +0000

Ex-Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has urged supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) to close ranks and be more accommodating to ensure the victory of the party at all levels in 2015. Fani-Kayode made the call on Thursday in Yola while speaking with newsmen. The APC chieftain , who spoke against the backdrop of leadership tussle [...]

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Nigeria opposition proclaims new era after ruling party loses house

Adewale Ade — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:58:49 +0000

Nigeria's main opposition party said Thursday the country should expect a more accountable government after the ruling party, which had controlled the government since 1999, lost its majority in parliament. Thirty-seven lawmakers elected as members…

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