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Zamfara Assembly leadership, 12 PDP lawmakers cross to APC following Gov’s defection
A major political shift has occurred in Zamfara State as the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Moriki, along with 12 lawmakers, formally announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made during plenary in Gusau on Monday...
Kano Assembly Moves To Impeach Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo
The Kano State House of Assembly has started the legal process of removing Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo from office. Aminu Gwarzo is being impeached over accusations of misconduct, abuse of authority, and violation of public trust. The decision was announced during a parliamentary session by Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini Dala...
Rivers assembly speaker, 15 PDP lawmakers join APC
Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Friday, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmakers’ decision, premised on what was termed ‘clear division’ within the PDP, was announced during the assembly’s plenary...
Goa Assembly Passes Bill to Curb Touting at Tourist Spots, Fines Increased Up to Rs 1 Lakh
Panaji: The Goa assembly has passed a bill introducing stricter measures and heavier penalties against public nuisance and unauthorised activities at tourist spots across the state. State Tourism Minister Rohan Kahunte on Friday tabled the Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Amendment Bill, 2025, which aims to strengthen the 2001 Act by significantly expanding the
New York Assembly Gives Green Light to Queens Casino Plan
A debated plan to change a chunk of land near Citi Field into a casino and entertainment hub worth billions has made big progress, after the New York State Assembly voted in favor. Cohen’s Casino Plan Highlights Tensions Between Economic Growth and Public Land Use The bill, which passed with a vote of 138-7, opens
Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 58.22% turnout till 5 pm, Jharkhand 67.59%; sporadic violence reported
Story highlights Along with the legislative assembly elections in these two states, bypolls for 15 assembly seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand were also conducted on Wednesday Voting ends in Maharashtra for all 288 Legislative Assembly seats, with a voter turnout of 62.05 per cent. Meanwhile, Jharkhand also went to polls on Wednesday
Edo Assembly summons Seplat Energy, community over land dispute
The house has adopted a business calendar of 49 sitting days for the fourth quarter of the fourth session of the seventh assembly. The post Edo Assembly summons Seplat Energy, community over land dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria...
PDP, APC win assembly seats in Kogi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ogori Magongo local government in Kogi State, Bode Ogumola, has been declared the winner of the House of Assembly election held on Saturday in the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s Returning Officer for the election, Mr Ekundayo Mejebi...
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