Oyo Assembly Passes N892bn 2026 Budget
Oyo State House of Assembly approves N892 billion 2026 budget, with capital expenditure exceeding recurrent spending. Infrastructure gets top priority. Read more.
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Akwa Ibom Speaker Boasts He Controls All 2027 Assembly Tickets
Akwa Ibom Speaker Udeme Otong sparks outrage by declaring he already holds all 26 State Assembly tickets for 2027. Read the full details and political implications here.
Delta Assembly Passes N1.73tr 2026 Budget
Delta State House of Assembly passes a N1.73 trillion budget for 2026, raising the governor's proposal by N65.6 billion. Read details on the budget breakdown and legislative process.
PDP to Sue Defected Rivers Assembly Members
The Peoples Democratic Party announces legal steps against Rivers lawmakers who defected again. The party also reaffirms the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and others. Read the full details.
Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
Rivers Assembly to Remain in Quarters Auditorium
Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.
Wike: PDP Factionalisation Caused Lawmakers' Defection
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike justifies the defection of Rivers Assembly Speaker and 15 lawmakers to APC, citing PDP's internal crisis. He dismisses arrest rumours and vows to stay focused on his job.
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
Rivers Speaker Explains Defection from PDP to APC
Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule cites deepening internal crisis as the reason for defecting to the APC with 15 lawmakers, pledging support for President Tinubu.
Rivers Speaker, 15 lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
In a major political realignment, the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker and 15 members defect to the APC, citing PDP divisions and praising President Tinubu. Full details inside.
Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
Arrest Warrant Looms for Obaseki in MOWAA Controversy
Edo Assembly's ad-hoc committee threatens to issue an arrest warrant for ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki for snubbing the MOWAA and Radisson Hotel probe. The committee vows to proceed with its investigation. Read the full details.
Tinubu's Drive for State Police Gains Momentum
President Bola Tinubu urges constitutional amendment for state police, calling it a national imperative to combat Nigeria's security crisis. Will the National Assembly act?
Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC
Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.
Segelu: Oyo's Progress Under Makinde is Visible, Not Pending
PDP aspirant Aare Olayinka Segelu dismisses claims that Oyo State needs restoration, citing Governor Makinde's measurable achievements in infrastructure, IGR, and security ahead of 2027 polls.
Zamfara's N861.3bn 2026 budget presented to Assembly
Governor Dauda Lawal presents a N861.3 billion budget for 2026 to the Zamfara State House of Assembly, with 83% allocated to capital projects in security, agriculture, and infrastructure. Read the full breakdown.
Rivers Assembly Endorses Tinubu for 2027 Re-election
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, citing federal projects and crisis resolution. Read the full details and reactions.
Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Assembly Pressure
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
Edo Assembly Summons 2Baba's Wife Over Viral Video
Edo State House of Assembly summons lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, wife of 2Baba, to appear before its Ethics Committee over a viral altercation video. Read the full story and public reactions here.
Edo Assembly Summons 2Baba's Wife, Natasha, Over Conduct
The Edo State House of Assembly summons Hon. Natasha Irobosa to explain her conduct in a viral video. She must appear before the Ethics Committee within one week.
Ododo submits ₦820.49bn 2026 budget to Kogi Assembly
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo presents a ₦820.49bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and debt repayment. The budget marks a 35.7% increase from 2025. Read the full details and analysis.
Lagos 2026 Budget Scales Second Reading in Assembly
Lagos State's 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged 'Budget of Shared Prosperity', passes second reading. Lawmakers debate priorities from security to education as bill heads for committee review. Read the details.
Obaseki Rejects Edo Assembly Committee Invitation
Ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki refuses to appear before the Edo Assembly panel investigating N31.8bn MOWAA and Radisson Hotel investments, citing ongoing court case. Details inside.
ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
Dajoh's Kinsmen Demand Reinstatement, Allege Bias
Mbatiav Unity Forum demands immediate reinstatement of former Benue Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh, accusing Governor Alia of orchestrating removal through trumped-up allegations. Join the conversation.
SW States Assure Security During Yuletide Season
Joint security stakeholders from Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, and Osun states reassure residents of adequate security during yuletide. Enhanced patrols and intelligence sharing promised.
Oborevwori presents N1.664trn 2026 budget to Delta Assembly
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori presents a N1.664 trillion 2026 budget to the Delta State Assembly, with 70% for capital projects to accelerate development. Read the full breakdown.
Oborevwori presents N1.66tn 2026 budget to Delta Assembly
Delta State Governor presents a record N1.66 trillion 'Budget of Accelerating the More Agenda' for 2026, focusing heavily on infrastructure and economic growth.
Tinubu Calls for State Police Constitutional Amendment
President Tinubu asks National Assembly to review constitution for state police establishment amid security emergency. Details on new security measures and kidnap victims.
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