Day: December 6, 2020

AU holds Special Summit ahead of AfCFTA launch

African leaders on Saturday gathered virtually for an extra-ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) to discuss the pending entry into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).   The Summit opened with a plea for a new…

December 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Lawan launches 3rd phase of free animal vaccination in Yobe North

President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan has inaugurated the third phase of the free animal vaccination in his constituency, Yobe North Senatorial District.   Mr Ezrel Tobiowo, the Special Assistant (Press) to President of the Senate, announced the commencement of…

December 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Ex-Gov. Attah wants Nigeria’s return to parliamentary system

Former Gov. Victor Attah of Akwa Ibom has advocated a return to the parliamentary system of government in Nigeria so as to enable communities to select and elect people to represent them.   Attah said that the presidential system of government,…

December 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Presidency welcomes by-election results, says “we won’t fail the nation”

The Presidency says results coming from the by-elections across the states definitely show that the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), remains the chosen party of Nigerians.   Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on…

December 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Gen. Bali’s death, colossal loss to Plateau, Nigeria – Speaker

Speaker of House of Assembly Abok Ayuba has described the death of a former Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Domkat Bali, as a colossal loss to Plateau State and the country at large.   Ayuba, in a condolence message issued…

December 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

INEC declares PDP’s Odey winner of Cross River North senatorial by-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Dr Stephen Odey, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the winner of Cross River North Senatorial by-election held on Saturday.   The Collation Officer for the by-election, Prof. Ameh…

December 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Lalong congratulates Daduut, Plateau’s first female senator-elect

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated Prof. Nora Daduut over her victory in the Plateau South senatorial by-election held on Dec. 5.   The governor’s congratulatory message is conveyed via a statement by his Director of Press and Public…

December 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Daduut of APC wins Plateau South senatorial by-election

Prof. Nora Daduut of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Plateau South senatorial by-election held on Dec. 5.   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Daduut the winner of the by-election, which was conducted to fill the…

December 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·