…Says September 28 local government election is a sham and waste of resources The Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State has described the September 28 local government election as a sham and waste of resources. The party which had earlier distanced itself from the exercise, also described the conduct of both the government and the State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) as assault on due process and rape of the electoral system. Addressing a press conference...

The Federal Government says it has put measures in place to ensure residents displaced by insecurity and flood disasters in Niger State return to their homes soon. The Vice President, Senator Kasim Shettima, gave the assurance when he flagged off the distribution of relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons at the IDP camp in Gwada, Shiroro LGA of Niger State on Friday. Vice President Shettima said his visit was on the directive of President Bola...

The Federal Government will release N108 billion to 36 states and FCT to tackle flooding and other natural disaster in their respective states. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this at the State House in Abuja, while receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, described the situation in Maiduguri as a “national calamity”. “The President has shown his zeal, willingness and commitment to partner with the states towards addressing these issues. “Recently,...

President Bola Tinubu and King Charles Ill have deliberated on innovative approaches to climate financing during a private meeting at Buckingham Palace. President Tinubu was warmly received on Wednesday in London by His Majesty King Charles III and the meeting of the two leaders highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The two leaders during the meeting shared ideas for innovative approaches to climate financing and funding, expressing mutual interest...

… Passes Market Safety Bill The Anambra State House of Assembly has yet again amended the Anambra State Electoral Law for the third time since the law was passed only less than four months ago. The Anambra State Electoral Bill 2024 which was introduced to the Assembly was passed into law in two days and almost two months later, was amended twice. With only two weeks to the Anambra State Local Government Election slated for...