This is a paper presented by Deborah Effiong at a workshop for “Women in Politics” in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Women’s participation in politics...
The Upper Chambers of the National Assembly will today commence the screening of 31 ministerial nominees submitted to it by the Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan....
A non-governmental organisation, the CLEEN Foundation, on Friday commended the Senate for granting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) financial autonomy. Mr. Innocent Chukwuma, the Executive...
Ninety-six persons arrested during the February 6 governorship election in Anambra for electoral offences were on Friday arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s court in Awka. Lead...
The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission, Mr Akpoabide Yingomene, said the commission had finalised plans for the state’s council polls on April 3....
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed the State’s Appropriation Bill into law. At the final approval, the House jacked up the proposal from N178.56...
Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has not formed any alliance with incumbent governor. Chief Theodore Orji, for any electoral purposes,...
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on Nigerians to make sacrifices for peace and development of the country. Mr. Anthony Manzo, the ACF National Publicity...
A member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Reginald Donbraye on Friday in Warri criticised those calling for a single term for legislators. Donbraye,...
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) on Thursday called on Nigerians to resist elite holding down the country’s development. Mr Nkem Lemchi, APGA Secretary in Lagos...
