The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday screened and confirmed the immediate-past Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr Emeka Woke, alongside four others as commissioners-designate. This was a sequel to a letter forwarding the names to the 32-member legislature by Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening and confirmation. Others given a clean bill of health by the lawmakers are the …

The Borno State House of Assembly has approved Governor Babagana Zulum’s request for 20 Special Advisers. The lawmakers granted the approval on Thursday during the House’s valedictory session. The motion to approve the request was moved by the House Leader, Hon. Dige Muhammad of Kalabalge, and seconded by Hon. Ayuba Steven Wakawa of Hawul State Constituency In his valedictory speech, …

There was drama at the Abia State House of Assembly on Tuesday as two Speakers emerged in the 24-man assembly claiming legitimacy over the seat, even as the state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu called for calm, asking the warring factions to shield their swords. Trouble started after a group of 15 legislators in the assembly said they have impeached Rt. …