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The lawmaker representing Pankshin North in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dawang, emerged as the new speaker of the parliament on Tuesday. The member representing the Riyom constituency, Timothy Dantong, was also elected the new deputy of the House. The development followed the resignation of the former Speaker, Moses Sule, and his deputy, Gwottaon Fom, at the plenary. …

The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has held that the Labour Party and it’s Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi failed to provide and proof of a criminal conviction against President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria,(NAN) reports that the petitioners had prayed the court to nullify Tinubu’s election on the grounds that there was a 460, 000 dollars forfeiture …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an increase in the price of prepaid electricity meters in the country. The commission announced the increase in a notice signed by its Chairman, Mr. Sanusi Garba, and the Commissioner, Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Mr. Dafe Akpeneye, on Tuesday in Abuja. The notice was made available to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. …

The screening of former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, was on Monday stepped down by the Nigerian Senate after the Red Chamber was thrown into a rowdy session mid-way into the session. The lawmakers were forced to suspend the screening of the former Minister who was the the last nominee of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to …

The heads of the country’s security agencies are presently in the house of representatives’ green chamber. The chiefs, including Hassan Abubakar, the chief of air staff, Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff, Emmanuel Ogalla, and Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police, were invited by the lawmakers to brief them on the …

Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed to avenge the killing of over 300 Israelis by Hamas militants in what he termed a “black day” for the country. He said the army would strike back at Hamas in Gaza with full force and turn the strip into a rubble. Netanyahu who was reacting to the Saturday attack by the militants, …

The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Delta State on Wednesday nullified the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Thomas Onowakpo, in the February election held in Delta South senatorial district. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Michael Diden, had in his petition claimed that the election was marred by fraud. He added that the Independent …

It was a moment of talent display and team bonding amidst atmosphere of conviviality as the 6th edition of Sheroes Cup glamorously kicked off at the lushy football pitch, located inside Aguiyi Ironsi Military Cantonment Abuja on Saturday October 7, 2023. Aside football matches which showcased young women players from parts of the country on Day One of the competition …

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, the nation’s capital, on Tuesday, dismissed the petition of the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Adamawa State, Dr. UMAR Ardo against the election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The appellate court dismissed Ardo’s appeal after reserving judgment on Friday, November 10th. Ripples Nigeria reports …

FAME Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has revealed plans to host Play it Dream it Parasoccer tournament in partnership with the French Embassy in Nigeria. According to a statement by the Foundation’s Communication’s officer, Inyene Idiong, the sporrting event is scheduled for Kano. Part of the statement reads, “The event aims to commemorate the International Youth Day 2023 through sports …