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Lawmaker commends Buhari for renewing hope in democracy broadcast

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2018 0

The message of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s democracy day is a demonstration of purposeful leadership, candor, honour and courage, this is the view of Hon. Tunde Braimoh, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Braimoh, who is the Chairman,

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Oyintiloye Bags African Students Parliament Pan-Africa Award

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2018 0

The lawmaker representing Obokun constituency in the Osun House of Assembly, Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye was on Thursday honoured with Pan-Africa Exemplary Leadership Award of Excellence as an Icon of Nation Building in Nigeria. The African Students’ Union Parliament (ASUP)who honoured him also inducted as a patron of the union, through a six-man delegate led by […]

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Daily Times’ N2bn suit: Court orders substituted service against Sen Obiorah

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2018 0

Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Jabi has ordered that a substituted service should be served on a former lawmaker, Senator Ikechukwu Obiorah, over a N2billion suit filed against him by the Chairman of Folio Communications (FMG), publishers of The Daily Times), Mr. Fidelis Anosike and the Group […]

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2019: Lagos lawmaker urges Christians to get involved in politics for nation building

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2018 0

A Lagos lawmaker, Hon Tunde Braimoh, has urged Nigerians, especially Christians to participate in politics for nation building, saying “INEC won’t count prayer points, but votes.” Braimoh, the Chairman, House Committee on Information Strategy and Security, Lagos State House of Assembly made the plea on Sunday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God’s (RCCG), Kosofe […]

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2019: There’s hope for PDP in Lagos, says lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2018 0

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State legislator, Hon. Dipo Olorunrinu, has said that there is hope for the party in the state in 2019 if the leadership will work harder. Olorunrinu, the only PDP lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly, gave the assurance in an interview with the NAN in Lagos. “There […]

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Kidnapped Taraba lawmaker found dead

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2018 0

A member of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon Hosea Ibi, who was earlier kidnapped by unknown gunmen, has been found dead. The lifeless body of the lawmaker was found on Monday, 16 days after he was kidnapped by his abductors. The lawmaker, who represented Takum 1 Constituency in the State Assembly, was reportedly […]

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Ondo PDP to recall federal lawmaker who defected to APC

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2018 0

The Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state have begun a process of recalling a Federal Lawmaker from the state, Mayowa Akinfolarin, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Akinfolarin representing Odigbo-Ile Oluji/Okiegbo Federal Constituency at the National Assembly in Abuja had in last year December defected to the […]

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Review licenses of electricity companies, lawmaker tells FG

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

A passionate appeal has gone to the Federal Government to urgently review the licenses granted to Electricity Distribution Companies in the country, particularly the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), and immediate withdrawal or cancellation of the licenses of incompetent DISCOs. A federal lawmaker, Representing Afikpo North/ Afikpo South Federal Constituency,

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Lagos lawmaker assures that Nigeria’s future is bright despite

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

The lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly and Acting Chairman, House Committee on Special Duties, Hon. Olusola Abdulhakeem Sokunle, has said that the future of Nigeria is bright despite the current challenges facing the country, advising Nigerians to continue to have faith in the leadership of the country as […]

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Lawmaker calls for prayer for government

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Christmas is a season of joy, redemption and one that rekindles hope in the present and inspires possibilities in the future. Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye representing Obokun Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Christmas celebration to pray for the survival of Nigeria as a nation […]

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Rivers Assembly suspends APC lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Ikwerre constituency in the state parliament, Hon. Azubuike Wanjoku, over alleged misconduct. Ruling on a motion of public importance raised on floor of the House, the Speaker, Hon. Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani, after dividing the house with members voting 15 for and two against, ruled […]

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Mixed reaction trails Lagos Eviction of former Deputy Speaker from residence

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2017 0

On Friday, November 3rd, 2017 Policemen from the office of the Lagos State Governor without the order of the Court invaded the No 3, Sasegbon Street, GRA, Ikeja residence of the Tejuoshos, evicted some of the occupants while others were imprisoned within the premises and finally sealed off the property on the excuse that the […]

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Wamakko charges politicians, wealthy Nigerians on citizens’ employment

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Former Sokoto State governor and member of the National Assembly, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC- Sokoto), has urged politicians and wealthy Nigerians to focus on the welfare, security, comfort of the citizens and assist by providing jobs. The lawmaker made the plea in a statement in Sokoto on Monday, by his Special Assistant on Media and […]

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Lagos Assembly swears in new member, to replace late Alimi

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Hon. Noheem Babatunde Adams was on Monday sworn-in as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Eti-Osa Constituency 1. Adams was elected member of the House at September 30th bye election following the death of Hon. Kazeem Alimi who was representing the constituency until July 18, 2017 when he died after a […]

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It’s too late for Igbo to pull out of Nigeria – Lagos Igbo lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2017 0

A member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Jude Idimogu, on Saturday, said it was too late for the Igbo nation to pull out of Nigeria. Idimogu, representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II in the Lagos Assembly, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that secession would be injurious to the Igbo. He said, “As […]

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Senator Ovie Omo-Agege dumps Labour Party for APC

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2017 0

The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege,has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, announced the defection of the lawmaker at plenary on Tuesday. In a letter to the Saraki, Omo-Agege said he left Labour because of its […]

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Kwara Lawmaker Barred from Gaining Entry into Assembly

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2015 0

A member, representing Malete/lpaiye/Oloru constituency at the Kwara House of Assembly, Alhaji lliasu lbrahim, was on Thursday, prevented from entering the Assembly premises by some security operatives. Hon Ibrahim, who arrived the Assembly gate in a convoy at about 10 am, was refused entry by the Assembly security men. Daily Times gathered that all the […]