CALABAR – Governor Bassey Otu has set the records straight regarding the rumours of his relationship with the National Assembly (NASS) Members in the state. Recall that the social media and other channels have been agog over rumours of Otu not being in tandem with some Cross River State NASS members, especially Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong…
In a flurry of legislative activity, the Senate and House of Representatives have put forward a series of proposals aimed at addressing key economic, security, and regulatory challenges as the nation gears up for the 2025 budget. The Senate has taken the lead on economic revitalisation by requesting a special intervention fund of ₦10 billion…
Ogoja, Cross River – Hon. Godwin Offiono, representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has recorded a notable performance in his first 18 months in office. His efforts span legislation, empowerment, community development, and peacebuilding, reflecting a commitment to addressing the needs of his constituents. LEGISLATION/PROJECTS/INTERVENTIONS & EMPOWERMENT, SO FAR LEGISLATION MOTIONS: 1….
Abuja, Nigeria – The Labour Party (LP) has expressed concern over the defection of four of its members in the House of Representatives to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a press release issued by its leadership, the party attributed the development to alleged misconduct by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the actions…
Abuja, Nigeria – Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has formally lost his seat at the Red Chambers as the Senate has declared it vacant. Converseer reports that the brand new Governor’s seat at the Senate was declared vacant on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision was sequel to a motion…
Lagos, Nigeria – The Federal House of Representatives is advancing legislation to eliminate discrimination against Higher National Diploma (HND) holders. Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass disclosed this during the 36th convocation ceremony of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos on Thursday. In his address, Speaker Abass emphasised the importance of bridging the gap between…
Abia State Federal House of Representatives member, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, may lose his seat after defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Nkwonta, who represents Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency’s defection was announced on the floor of the House during plenary by the Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday in…
As the people of Anambra and Nigeria mourn late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a politician, businessman, and entrepreneur who died on 27th July 2024 in London, let’s look briefly into his life while on earth. Below are the things you should know about the late senator: 1. Senator Ifeanyi was born on September 3, 1971, in…
Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has slammed the ₦70,000 new minimum wage approved by the Federal Government. Ndume, who was recently removed from his position, pointed out that ₦70,000 is barely enough to buy a 50kg bag of rice. Ndume’s comments were made in a viral video where he urged President Bola Tinubu…
…says he was given the chance to choose which committee to serve as Vice Chairman Senator Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno North Senatorial District, has broken the silence after his removal as the Chief Whip of the Senate, saying he led the campaign that made Senator Godswill Akpabio the Senate President. Ndume stated this on…
