In a significant victory for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that states cannot remove a federal candidate, especially a president, from the ballot under the Constitution’s “insurrectionist ban.” This decision reversed previous state court rulings that found Trump ineligible for office due to his actions on January 6, 2021. The court’s…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, have made a plea to disband the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, claiming bias in the ongoing case to challenge the results of the gubernatorial election that took place on November 11, 2023. In a letter addressed to the President of the Court…
The House of Representatives has reiterated its dedication to building a strong working relationship between Nigeria and Switzerland. During a visit by Deputy Head of Mission Counsellor, Mr. Lukas Schifferle, the Chairman of the Nigeria-Switzerland friendship group in the House, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, praised Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for creating committees to ensure…
“We will consult widely and take every segment of society and all the interests into consideration. The November 11 election was not only for my Peoples Democratic Party. It was also about the All Progressives Congress and even Labour Party members. So, do not be surprised when you see some names from such parties because everyone participated in the election.”
“We believe you will put in your best to make the judiciary in our country better. I am sure you will bring your wealth of experience to bear”
“For me, there can be nothing as heartwarming as seeing our youths in the classroom seeking knowledge. I believe that they are all keying into the prosperity mantra”
The National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Sen, Douye Diri, who was the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the election.
A pastor from the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Emmanuel Orekoya, has been brought before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly raping and impregnating his 17-year-old daughter. The Lagos State Government has filed two charges against the defendant, accusing him of engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse and sexual assault. It is…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that his administration was working towards cushioning the effects of the prevailing economic hardship in the country on workers in the state. Senator Diri stated this on Tuesday while addressing chairman of the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Barnabas Simon, who led…
In a groundbreaking move, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, member of the National Assembly representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State, is set to present three fundamental Bills for the establishment of federal colleges in the region. On the 27th of February, 2024, Hon. Ambaiowei will present Bills for the establishment of Federal College…
