House Of Assembly

Dec
11
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Drama As Edo Governor, Okpebholo Struggles To Pronounce Budget Amount At state Assembly

Drama As Edo Governor, Okpebholo Struggles To Pronounce Budget Amount At state Assembly

Gossips, House Of Assembly, News Flash
Drama As Edo Governor, Okpebholo Struggles To Pronounce Budget Amount At State Assembly Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was captured in a video struggling to pronounce the figure for the state’s 2025 budget. Okpebholo was sworn-in as governor in November after winning the off-cycle election in October. The governor presented an estimated N605 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year at the Edo State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Budget of Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo,” reflects a 25 percent increase over the 2024 budget. While unveiling the Appropriation Bill, the governor noticeably stuttered as he tried…
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Oct
29
2024
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Abia State House Of Assembly Expresses Confidence In Governor Otti’s Administration, Challenges NLC To Provide Evidence Of Alleged Bill To Tamper With LG Funds

Abia State House Of Assembly Expresses Confidence In Governor Otti’s Administration, Challenges NLC To Provide Evidence Of Alleged Bill To Tamper With LG Funds

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, Politics
ABIA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNOR OTTI’S ADMINISTRATION, CHALLENGES NLC TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF ALLEGED BILL TO TAMPER WITH LG FUNDS. The members of Abia State House of Assembly have expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and reassured of their continued support and solidarity to his administration. The lawmakers equally challenged the Abia State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) to provide evidence of a bill in a letter they recently wrote to the House of Assembly, alleging that the State Government is planning to seize ninety percent (90%) of the Local…
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Oct
16
2024
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Anambra State Governor Signs Bill To Deduct Funds From LGA Allocations, Says Full Autonomy Will Lead To Chaos

Anambra State Governor Signs Bill To Deduct Funds From LGA Allocations, Says Full Autonomy Will Lead To Chaos

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Governor Signs Bill To Deduct Funds From LG Allocations, Says Full Autonomy Will Lead To Chaos Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said that granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas could lead to “humongous chaos” and hinder sustainable development. Governor Soludo made this statement on Tuesday at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, after signing the Anambra State Local Government Administration Law, titled “Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024.” The law was passed by the State House of Assembly last Thursday. Soludo argued that absolute autonomy for local government areas is impossible and would create chaos…
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Oct
16
2024
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Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Reacts To Declaration Of Vacant Seat By Amaewhule, Others

Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Reacts To Declaration Of Vacant Seat By Amaewhule, Others

Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Reacts To Declaration Of Vacant Seat By Amaewhule, Others The crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly has taken a dramatic turn as the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Assembly reaffirmed its stance that the legislative seats of factional Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 24 others remain vacant. This development comes after the Amaewhule-led Assembly declared the seats of Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant, citing their absence from sittings for 152 days. Amaewhule stated that Ehie failed to properly notify the House of his new office, leading to the declaration of…
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Oct
15
2024
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Rivers Assembly Declares Pro-Fubara Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant

Rivers Assembly Declares Pro-Fubara Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant

Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Rivers Assembly Declares Pro-Fubara Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant following their absence from sittings for 152 days. Making this known during plenary today, Speaker Martin Amaewhule pointed out that Ehie did not properly write to inform the house of his new office, and as such his seat has been declared vacant. Regarding Victor Oko-Jumbo and the two others, the House held three separate votes to declare their seats vacant for absenteeism…
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Jul
31
2024
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A Heartfelt Thank You: Hon. Etiokwe Thanks Abians For Honoring Him.

A Heartfelt Thank You: Hon. Etiokwe Thanks Abians For Honoring Him.

Abia North, Entertainment, House Of Assembly, News Flash
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU: HON. ETIOKWE THANKS ABIANS FOR HONORING HIM. “I am indebted to you.” ETIOKWE thanks the public on the successful burial of his mother, Late Deaconess Ezi-Uma Mba Nwoke. With a heart full of appreciation, I humbly wish to salute all who despite tight schedules found time to stand by my family, before, during and after the most gruelling and trying time of my life: the demise and burial of my dear mother, Late Deaconess Ezi-Uma Mba Nwoke Anyaorie (Nee Nma Olumba), who was lowered on Saturday, 27th July, 2024 in Asaga Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government of…
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Jul
09
2024
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Amaewhule-Led Assembly Gives Fubara 7 Days To Re-Present 2024 Budget

Amaewhule-Led Assembly Gives Fubara 7 Days To Re-Present 2024 Budget

Columns/Opinions/Letters, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Amaewhule-Led Assembly Gives Fubara 7 Days To Re-Present 2024 Budget The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has issued a 7-day ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to re-present the 2024 budget to the House. The order follows the first sitting of the pro-Wike House on Monday after some months. The other House led by Victor Oko-Jumbo is also holding a parallel sitting. Fubara had earlier presented the budget to the House loyal to him when his current Chief of Staff Edison Ehie presided as the Speaker. Ehie and the other pro-Fubara lawmakers passed the budget estimates, and…
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Jun
26
2024
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Bill To Strip Power From Sultan Of Sokoto Scales Through Second Reading

Bill To Strip Power From Sultan Of Sokoto Scales Through Second Reading

Culture, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Bill To Strip Power From Sultan Of Sokoto Scales Through Second Reading The Sokoto State Assembly has successfully completed the first and second readings of the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill. The amendment bill, if passed into law, will strip the sultan of powers to appoint the kingmakers and will also strip the sultan of powers to appoint district heads without government approval, among other things. Recall that the State Government had earlier gave green light to amend section 76 of the local government and chieftaincy law to align with prevailing practices within the state. Under the current law, the…
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Jun
19
2024
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Rivers Caretaker Committee Chairmen Sworn In By Governor Fubara

Rivers Caretaker Committee Chairmen Sworn In By Governor Fubara

News Flash, House Of Assembly, Politics
Gov Fubara Swears In Rivers Caretaker Committee Chairmen Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is swearing in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state. The swearing-in is currently ongoing at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital amid tight security. Channels Television reports that the first batch of 11 CTC chairmen are taking their oath of office. It comes a day after he forwarded the list to the state House of Assembly led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo. AttNews reported that the lawmakers had invited the nominees for screening as early as 8 am…
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Jun
07
2024
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Probe: El-Rufai, Ex-Commissioners Mismanaged N423 Billion – Kaduna Assembly

Probe: El-Rufai, Ex-Commissioners Mismanaged N423 Billion – Kaduna Assembly

Crime, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Probe: El-Rufai, Ex-commissioners ‘Mismanaged N423 Billion – Kaduna Assembly Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and his aides blew N423 billion in eight years, the State House of Assembly alleged yesterday. It urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the former governor and his appointees for unauthorised cash withdrawals in dollar and naira. It alleged receipt of loans without and withdrawals from accounts without following due process. But the ex-governor described the report as “jaundiced and politically-motivated”, promising to “respond roboustly” after getting the full report. The House received the report of the ad hoc committee set…
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