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The deputy speaker

May 21, 2026

Benue deputy speaker wins APC primary election

The returning officer declared Ms Ogenyi the winner of the primary election, as she satisfied all requirements of the electoral act and the APC guidelines.

Lami Ogenyi
August 2, 2024

Scandal rocks Uganda over use of embassy in Dubai as casino

The foreign affairs minister has been asked to explain the casino at the Uganda embassy in Dubai.

Ugandan consulate in UAE
May 7, 2024

Edo Assembly speaker apologises over altercation at plenary after lawmakers’ suspension

The speaker suspended three lawmakers on Monday for allegedly plotting to impeach him and other members of the Principal Officers Council (POC).

Edo Assembly speaker Blessing Agbebaku
January 15, 2024

Gov. Sanwo-Olu signs 2024 budget with N21.74 billion increase into law

The governor said the impact of the budget would be determined by the effectiveness of its implementation.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu signs 2024 budget
May 17, 2023

House Rules Forgery: Gbajabiamila adjourns plenary indefinitely over fear of impeachment

Last week, Peoples Gazette reported that lawmakers threatened to impeach Mr Gbajabiamila, accusing him of forging the House’s standing rules in favour of Tajudeen Abass as his successor.

Femi Gbajabiamila
May 9, 2023

Speaker: Betara slams Gbajabiamila for nominating ‘unpopular’ Abbas Tajudeen

APC has nominated Abbas Tajudeen (APC-Kaduna) to succeed Mr Gbajabiamila, and Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) as the deputy speaker.

Aliyu Betara, Femi Gbajabiamila
December 21, 2022

Imo Assembly passes N474 billion 2023 budget day after Gov Uzodimma presented it

Governor Hope Uzodimma presented a N474.4 billion bill to the house on December 20 for consideration and passage.

October 3, 2022

Nasarawa APC stakeholders pass vote of confidence in Gov. Sule

They also passed a vote of confidence in Nehemiah Dandaura, the deputy speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, on his leadership style.

Abdullahi Sule
November 10, 2021

Impeachment: Senate urges Plateau assembly to abide by RoI

The Senate has called on the Plateau House of Assembly to be guided by the rule of law and the Constitution in all legislative business.