APC Favours Akpabio, Tajudeen for Senate President, Speaker

The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, nominated former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, for Senate President, and Hon. Tajudeen Abass from Kaduna State for Speaker of the House of Representatives. The nominations, which followed a consensus deal, confirms weeks of speculation that the ruling party had zoned the 10th National Assembly’s senate presidency to South-south and Speaker of the House of Representatives to North-west. The agreement also covered other principal positions in the bicameral federal legislature.

Tinubu Pay Tribute To Late President 'Yardua On His 13 years 'Commemoration

President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu salutes Former President 'Yaradua on his 13th Anniversary, Tinubu described 'yaradua as his brother and a friend as well. In his words, “As I prepare to take over the reins of leadership of this country on May 29, I am determined to follow the good examples set by leaders like Mallam Umaru Yar’Adua who showcased an exceptional sense of propriety and selfless service to our dear country. Rest on dear brother. May your soul continue to find peace with your Maker.”

FG Announces May 1 As Public Holiday

The Federal Government (FG) has announced Monday, May 1 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. This announcement was made known on Friday in a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. The statement enjoined workers to imbibe a culture of diligence and productivity during the discharge of their duties.

10th Assembly: NASS Set To Begin Induction For Senators, Members-Elect

The management of the National Assembly, in conjunction with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) are set to begin the induction ceremony and training of senators-elect and members-elect of the 10th National Assembly ahead of inauguration. The induction ceremony is intended to educate lawmakers-elect on the legislative business. According to the NILDS, this is extremely important as more than seventy percent of Federal Lawmakers coming into the 10th assembly are first time lawmakers. The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) Malam Sani Maggaji Tambuwal gave the indication after inspection of the venues for the training and hotel accommodation of the lawmakers.

Worker's Day: NLC Demands New Retirement Age For Civil Servants

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero has asked for a fresh retirement age and general review of core civil servants' salaries to bridge the gap between other civil servants’ emoluments and those in other segments of the public service. Ajaero made the call during the 2023 Workers’ Day celebrations on Monday in Abuja.

JUST IN: Binani Withdraws Suit Against INEC

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High court Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate Aisha Dahiru Ahmed, popularly known as Binani challenging the result of the Adamawa Governorship election. The suit was against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).