The member representing Ankpa state constituency in the Kogi state House of Assembly John Abah is dead. He reportedly died of an undisclosed illness. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor of Kogi state in a statement on his verified Facebook page. count | 145

Honourable Simon Mwadkon is a two-term member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State. ISAAC SHOBAYO speaks with him on internal democracy in political parties, among other issues. WHAT is your assessment of democracy in Nigeria? Democracy is a welcome development but we still have a long way to go. Election in Nigeria has […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has backed Victor Giadom, Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress , as the acting national chairman. Garba Shehu, spokesman of the president, disclosed this to state house correspondents on Wednesday. Shehu said Buhari will attend the national executive committee meeting of the APC which Giadom fixed for Thursday. “The […]

As the 9th National Assembly Marks one Year in Office, some have demonstrated sufficient legislative capacity in carrying out their Constitutional Responsibilities. Ideally, the core constitutional functions of Legislators include; Law-making, Oversight Functions and representation. The legislature is an institution which represents the common and collective interests of the citizens through the enactment of laws […]

Information reaching Viewpoint Nigeria from Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City, Edo State the venue of the Edo State PDP Governorship Primary Election has it that Gov. Godwin Obaseki, the incumbent Governor of Edo State has emerged the PDP Flagbearer. Gov. Godwin Obaseki emerged as PDP governorship candidate, as ALL aspirants stepped down few minutes to […]

The National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has commenced, just as President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as well as governors and National Assembly principal officers are in attendance. The meeting, which is holding at the Executive Council chambers of the State House, has Goverrnors of Nasarawa, Niger, Jigawa, […]

By Sodiq Oyeleke The All Progressives Congress has dissolved its National Working Committee. The decision was reached at the National Executive Council meeting held on Thursday. Bashir Ahmad, an aide to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari , tweeted, “Following the recommendation of President Muhammadu Buhari, the National Working Committee of the All Progressives […]

PRESS STATEMENT NORTHERN GOVERNORS FELICITATE WITH SPEAKER GBAJABIAMILA; GOVERNOR SANWOLU; AND AMB. KINGIBE. The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated three eminent Nigerians, on the occasion of their birthdays, recognising their contributions to to National development. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of […]