The US House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as its speaker on Wednesday, October 25 after a turbulent three weeks that left the chamber unable to respond to the Middle East crisis or carry out any of its basic duties. Johnson, 51, …
Read More »President Tinubu elected chairman of ECOWAS
President Bola Tinubu has been elected as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. He was elected chairman at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the regional bloc held on Sunday afternoon, January 9, in Bissau, …
Read More »Judges and elected politicians to get 114% salary raise – RMAFC
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has said that the salaries of politicians, judicial and public office holders will be increased by 114 percent. This was disclosed by RMAFC chairman, Muhammad Shehu, who was represented by Rakiya Tanko-Ayuba, a federal commissioner, during the presentation of reviewed remuneration package report …
Read More »Newly elected Kaduna assembly member dies four days after swearing-in
A member of the 10th Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honorable Garba Madami has died. He died today June 17, four days after he was sworn-in to represent Chikun constituency in the state House of Assembly. He died of an undisclosed illness at a Kaduna hospital. In a …
Read More »Akpabio elected President of 10th Nigerian Senate
Former Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, has been elected the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate. He defeated his closest rival, Abdul-Aziz Yari, former Zamfara state governor. The election took place this morning June 13.The post Akpabio elected President of 10th Nigerian Senate appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
Read More »Hope Uzodinma elected chairman of APC governors? forum; backs subsidy removal
The governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma, has been elected chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). Governor Uzodinma was elected via consensus during a strategic meeting of the PGF on Wednesday, May 31. In attendance at the meeting were Governors Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Yahaya …
Read More »Davido Meets Newly Elected Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori (Photos)
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Tuesday met with the Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori after his visit to Abia State. Recall that the Afrobeat star, Davido, was at the inauguration celebration of the Abia State governor, Alex Otti, where he thrilled a hall packed with …
Read More »Leadership League congratulates PDP Governors-elect, other elected officials
National caucus members of the pro-PDP group, Ms May Ubeku, Mr Ose Anenih, Mr John Shuaibu, Mr Babasola Kuti, Mr Ayokunle Adekunle and Bashorun Abimbola Koju, who made the call in a statement issued in Abuja,charged the elected officials to deliver on their electoral promises. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations …
Read More »Tech Founder and Socialite Shojay Oteri elected President of the Lit Nation Youth Association
Tech Founder and Socialite ShoJay Oteri has emerged as the President of the Lit Nation Youth Associations in the just-concluded general elections, adding another achievement under his belt. It was a sounding victory when results were announced on Friday 7th April, after amassing close to 100% of votes. The …
Read More »Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war | CNN
CNN — A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg. Ryyan Alshebl, who left his hometown of As Suwayda in Syria eight years ago, ran as an independent in the municipality of Ostelsheim. He won …
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