The member representing Uba/Gaya state constituency in Adamawa State, Aminu Iya Abbas, has been elected speaker of the State House of Assembly.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lawmaker was elected Thursday during the inauguration of the 7th Assembly at the Assembly complex in the state capital, Yola.

The emergence of Abbas is considered by his party to be a major turn of event given earlier anxiety within the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which had been high up till Wednesday evening as four candidates had been contending for the position, with the possibility of splitting PDP votes.

The PDP has a slight majority in the 7th Assembly with 13 members as against the 11 by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) which was able to narrow its contenders for the office of speaker to just one.

But onn Thursday, Abbas of the PDP finally emerged Speaker unopposed first following the intervention of the party which made his fellow PDP contenders to step down and support him, and then the decision by the immediate past Speaker, Kabiru Mijinyawa of the APC, to quit the race for the position.

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Chelsea and West Ham United have reacted to the goal scored by Asisat Oshoala in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Korea Republic in their second game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The club’s monitored proceedings at the Stade des Alpes, Grenoble as the Super Falcons got their Women’s World Cup campaign back on track on Wednesday.

Korea Republic’s West Ham midfielder, Cho So-hyun and Chelsea Women number 10 Ji So-yun started and went the distance for the Asian side.

Kim Do-yeon scored an unfortunate own goal in the 29th minute to give the African champions the lead before Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala, doubled lead in the 75th minute.

Chelsea wrote on its official website, ”An unfortunate own-goal and magnificent solo effort by Barcelona’s Asisat Oshoala left South Korea’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage in the balance.

”They could not help a singular piece of individual skill, however, from Barcelona forward Oshoala, who streaked away from her marker to latch onto a through ball by 18-year-old Chidinma Okeke and rounded the goalkeeper with class and composure to secure the Super Falcons’ first World Cup victory since 2011.’

West Ham also wrote on its website: ”Korea looked to battle back but Nigeria doubled their lead on 75 minutes after a brilliantly worked counter-attack was finished by Asisat Oshoala.”


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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Super Falcons for defeating Korea Republic 2-0 in a crucial Group A clash in Grenoble.

The Super Falcons defeated Korea Republic 2-0 in a crucial Group A clash in Grenoble.

Kim Doeyon gave the African champions the lead in the first half, before Asisat Oshoala sealed victory after the break following a counter-attack.

Nigeria now has three points, following their 3-0 loss to Norway in the first game.

Thomas Dennerby’s ladies take on host nation France in their last group match.

Reacting, Buhari on his official verified Twitter page wrote: “I’m pleased I was able to watch the Super Falcons match against South Korea, after the Democracy Day Lunch.

“Congratulations to the Team and Coaching Crew. A well-deserved win on a very special day for Nigeria. We are all proud of your victory.”


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The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has congratulated the new leadership of the National Assembly led by Senator Ahmed Lawan and Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila in the Senate and House of Representatives respectively on their impressive elections.

In a statement, the governor said that he is confident that the new leaders would usher in a new vista of collaboration between the legislature and the other arms and levels of government.

According to him, “On behalf of the government and people of Edo State, I congratulate the new National Assembly Leadership led by Senator Ahmed Lawan and Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila in the Senate and House of Representatives respectively on your impressive elections.

“I am confident that your reign will usher in the much-desired era of collaboration and mutual support for the executive and judicial arms of government as well as other levels of government, to consolidate on the achievements of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the country.”

He added, “Your rancour-free elections by millions of Nigerians, who spoke through their elected representatives is an expression of our trust in your capacity to provide effective leadership in tackling the security and other challenges in the country, through people-centric legislations, motions and other forms of interventions.”



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The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) yesterday fixed tomorrow for hearing of an application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the last presidential election, Atiku Abubakar for permission to inspect the server with which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) allegedly transmit the election results electronically.

In their petition before the tribunal, the PDP and Atiku are claiming that they won the February 23 presidential election as per the results fed into INEC’s server, a claim the electoral umpire has consistently faulted.

Tribunal’s Chairman, Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, said the PEPT will also, tomorrow, hear the petitioners’ other application for extension of time to regularise one of their processes.

At yesterdays sitting, the tribunal heard about 11 applications filed by the respondents; four by the 1st respondent (INEC), three by the second respondent (President Muhammadu Buhari) and three by the third respondent – the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The first INEC’s application moved by its lawyer, Yunus Usman (SAN), was that seeking the dismissal of the petition for being defective, the petitioners have failed to include the Vice President, Yemi Osinbjo as a party.

Usman argued that since the ticket is a joint one, with Osinbajo not immune to whatever the outcome of the petitions would be, it was wrong for the petitioners not to have included him as a party.

The second application prayed the court to strike out some portions of the petition for being defective.


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The newly-elected President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the National Assembly will have a good working relationship with the executive arm of government.

He spoke Tuesday night after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Lawan polled 79 votes to defeat his only contender, Sen. Ali Ndume, who polled 28 votes.

Lawan said: “We’ve come to thank Mr. President for the fatherly role he played in the contest we just had. This is the way to show respect for our leaders and our elders.

“The visit is to assure him that we will unite ourselves in the national assembly; and that we will provide necessary and critical legislative intervention needed for his administration to succeed.

“We are looking to a very decent, cooperative, cordial and collaborative relationship with the executive arm of government.

“We are happy that the outcome has favoured us the way it has. We want to assure everyone that we are totally to making Nigeria better.”

On Lawan’s entourage were: his deputy, Senator Omo Agege, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Senator Jubrin Barau, among others.


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The Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Monday re-elected Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi to serve as the Speaker in the 6th Assembly for second term.

Balarabe -Abdullahi emerged speaker unopposed on Monday, during the inauguration of the 6th Assembly in Lafia.

The speaker was sworn in by the Clerk of the State Assembly, Mr Ego Maikeffi Abashe.

The Nation reports that Mr Nehemiah Tsetse Dandaura(APC-) member representing Akwanga North constituency was elected deputy speaker of the 6th assembly and returned unopposed.

Earlier, Alhaji Mohammed Okpoku(APC-Udege/Loko) nominated, Balarabe Abdullahi for the position of the Speaker and was seconded by Alhaji Aliyu Dogara (APC-Wamba).

Okpoku explained that the nomination of Balarabe Abdullahi was based on his leadership qualities and tracks records of achievements.

Also, Alhaji Mohammed Muluku(APC-Nassarawa Eggon East) nominated Tsetse Dandaura from Akwanga North constituency for the position of deputy speaker.

Mr Danladi Jatau(PDP-Kokona West) Seconded the nomination of Tsetse Dandaura for deputy speaker.

The House unanimously elected Balarabe Abdullahi and Tsetse Dandaura as speaker and deputy speaker of the fifth assembly respectively.

In his acceptance speech, the Speaker appreciated his colleagues for the rare privilege to serve them again as the speaker of the sixth assembly.

“I am on my feet to accept my nomination and election as the speaker Speaker of the 6th assembly.

“I consider my nomination as an affirmation of my leadership in the last fifth assembly.


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The Niger House of Assembly on Tuesday elected Alhaji Abdullahi Wuse (APC), member representing Tafa Constituency, as the speaker of the 9th Assembly in the state.

Wuse was declared speaker following his nomination by member representing Chachanga, Ahmed Marafa (APC), the immediate past speaker of the assembly.

NAN reports that Bako Alfa (APC), representing Bida I, was declared deputy speaker following his nomination by Ndagi Baba, (APC) member representing Lavun.

Wuse and Alfa were the only officials nominated for their respective positions after which they were declared speaker and deputy speaker respectively by the Clerk of the House, Abdullahi Kagara.
In his acceptance speech, the new speaker pledged to work with his colleagues to move the state forward.
“I want to thank my colleagues for finding me worthy to occupy this exalted position.

“My colleagues and we will do our best to churn out bills and motions that will move the state forward,” he added.

NAN reports that 22 out of 27 members of the state assembly took oath of office.

NAN reports that Wuse, who was born in 1963, is a first term member in the House of Assembly and a former chairman of Tafa Local Government Area.
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A 32-year-old member representing Ibarapa East State constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, has emerged Speaker of the House.

Ogundoyin, a second term lawmaker, emerged as the Speaker shortly after the Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Assembly on Monday morning.

Ogundoyin came to the 8th Assembly last year after he won the by-election which was held after the death of the former Speaker, Mr. Michael Adeyemo who died on Friday, 27th April 2018.
Ogundoyin, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also won the March 9th House of Assembly election and got elected to the present 9th Assembly.

He emerged unopposed with a unanimous voice vote of the 32 members Assembly.

According to DAILY POST the new Speaker is an alumnus of Babcock University.
He is an Agronomist by profession.

Adebebo Ogundoyin is one of the sons of the late foremost philanthropist and industrialist, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin, a native of Eruwa in Oyo State.

The new Speaker is a football lover and fan of the Red Devils – Manchester United.
He lost his father, Adeseun Ogundoyin, in 1991 as a teenager.


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Fans have mocked Cristiano Ronaldo after they claimed he looked unhappy when his Portugal team-mate Bernardo Silva was named the Nations League Player of the Tournament.
The award was presented after Fernando Santos' side defeated Holland in the Nations League final on Sunday.

Silva's team-mates congratulated the Manchester City star but Ronaldo looked quite distant towards Silva.

People on social media thought Ronaldo looked a bit sad when it was announced that it was not the Juventus star.
One person said: 'Look how happy 'the leader' was when Bernardo got announced as the Player of the Tournament.'

Another added with two laughing emojis: 'Tears in his eyes.'
Someone else said: 'He doesn't even hide it anymore lol.'
Another person said: 'Me me me all about me.'

Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Swizterland in the previous round to reach the final.

But it was Goncalo Guedes who scored the decisive winner against Ronald Koeman's men to lift the trophy.

City star Silva, set up two of Ronaldo's goals in the semi-final and also assisted Guedes for his strike in the final.


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The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has assured people of the state that he would deliver on his campaign promises to avoid being “stoned”.

He gave the assurance during a meeting with top officials of the Kwara State Road Maintenance Agency in Ilorin, the state capital, over the weekend.

AbdulRazaq said he was aware of the high expectations of the people and has resolved to meet their yearning, especially in road construction and provision of other social infrastructure.

He said: “The state of our roads in Kwara is disappointing. This is particularly true of Kwara North.
“There is no road, for instance, to Gwanara especially now that it is raining and yet the contractor handling it is collecting money. That was why the previous administration was stoned (in Gwanara).

“We don’t want to be stoned.

“Kwara people have woken up and if I don’t fix the road, they will protest. So, we will sit with the contractors. We are not sacking or removing them. We want to be proactive so they can do their job.”

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The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has addressed threat surrounding his return as Governor of Kogi State following Dino Melaye’s emergence in the 2019 governorship race.
Bello, who spoke with newsmen at the Kebbi Governor’s lodge in the Asokoro area of Abuja, shortly after the Progressive Governors’ Forum on Sunday night, dismissed the threat by Senator Dino Melaye to unseat him as a none issue.
He expressed confidence of emerging as winner of the forthcoming governorship election in the state on Sunday, stating that to prevail over him at the governorship election, Dino Melaye must be prepared to pass through the eye of the needle.

The Governor said: “In Kogi state, we know the election is coming up and of course, a lot of people will come out for the challenge. But the reality is that we are on ground. From within the party to the General election, we are not just talking of victory, we ‘re talking of the margin of the victory of APC over any other party that will come next because of what we have been able to do in the stage delivering on all our promises.
“You are going to see election like never before. Kogi election is going to be as smooth as anything and we are very confident of victory.”
On Senator Melaye posing threat to his re-election, Bello said, “anytime you talk, we should talk of somebody that is good. Apart from that person you are talking of, let him justify the mandate given to him by showing his people what he has done. For him to come and challenge me means that he is ready to pass through the eye of the needle.”


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Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo State, has challenged his successor, Emeka Ihedioha, to stop behaving like a lawmaker.
He said rather than settle down to his responsibility of governance, Ihedioha had been setting up committees as if he was still a member of the House of Representatives on oversight functions.
The governor stated this in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, yesterday.

The statement read, “The new governor of Imo State, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, has not started to govern the state; looking at his activities and utterances so far.
“He has been embarking on oversight functions as if he is still at the National Assembly where he was, uninterruptedly, for 12 years.
“He has also been busy setting up series of committees with at least three committees a day, and has never done any serious thing or taken any serious step or said any serious thing to show that he has actually taken the seat as the governor of the state. He also seems not to have cared about asking questions.
“In the course of doing oversight functions even as governor, he would go to one bad dredging site which he won’t mention where it is, he would send out the photograph just to blackmail his predecessor or he would send out the photograph of one bad toilet they got from somewhere and said it was in the Government House. So petty and unserious all these days.


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An aspirant for the President of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has warned that the independence of the Ninth National Assembly may be under threat.

He called on lawmakers to work to protect its independence to avoid turbulent sessions.

Ndume also singled out Senator Dino Melaye and apologised to him “if I offended you during my stay in the Eight Senate.”

Ndume, representing Borno South in the upper legislative chamber, noted that the only thing every parliament has going for it is its independence which it must guard zealously.

The lawmaker said this while contributing to the valedictory session to mark the end of legislative business for the Eight Senate on Thursday.

The Borno born politician said that the difference between democracy and military government is the independence of parliament.

Ndume said, “We had loads of disagreements. I respect your resilience and your ability to stand for what you believe in. We started together and we were doing fine. What happened was part of the learning process.

“My concern is the independence of this arm of government. That is not to say we must not work with the other side (Presidency).

“I see a dangerous thing coming. The only thing that makes democracy different from military rule is the Parliament. We need to ensure the independence of the Parliament.

“If we take away the Parliament, what we have is not democracy. I am one of those that were controversial in the last four years. Within the process, we may have offended one another. I take nothing personal.

“This institution is very important. Let us protect the sanctity of the parliament. This is the Nigerian Senate. There is no APC or PDP Senate. This is the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“We will continue to support the other side but we must work at all times to protect the sanctity of the institution of the parliament. We must continue to enhance the sanctity of the Senate at all times.”

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