Appointment
Abbas Tajudeen defeats Wase, Jaji to emerge speaker with 353 votes
Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, has emerged as the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives after securing 353 votes
The lawmaker representing Zaria Federal Constituency, scored 353 votes out of 359 to defeat other contenders, Ahmed Wase and Sani Jaji, who polled three votes apiece.
The ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) had annointed Abbas and Hon Benjamin Kalu as Speaker and Deputy of the 10th House of reps respectively.
However, other contenders under the name, the G-7, vowed to slug it out in the contest with Abbas
Following Presure from the presidency, members of the G-7 had one after the other dropped their aspiration to be Speaker of the 10th Assembly.
On Sunday, Betara and Gagdi threw in the towel after meeting with President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President, Kashim Shettima.
Wase and Jaji continued in the race making the total number of nominees 3.
The Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlami joined by the Clerk of the House presided over the session with the process commencing at 10amm
Ogunlami took the roll call for all 359 Members-elect followed by the call for the nomination of candidates for the position of Speaker of the 10th House.
The House adopted the open ballot method as enshrined in its amended House rule that states that when there are more than two nominations each member-elect shall openly declare his/her candidates of choice for the position of Speaker.
While Abbas was nominated by former Majority Leader of the House, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, a Lawmaker from Kwara State, Tijjani Kayode Ismail, nominated the immediate past Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Wase.
Abbas’s nomination was seconded by Nnolim Nnaji.
Doguwa explained that Abbas has Parliamentary experience, competence and has the capacity to relate with other arms of government, to preside over the 10th Assembly.
Ahmed Yusuf Ibrahim from Katsina State nominated Jaji from Zamfara State.
Jaji accepted the nomination, saying he was out to defend democracy.
During the voting, members-elect cheered a former aspirant for Speaker, Aliyu Betara, when he voted for Abbas.
As Betara was called to declare his choice among the three contenders for the position, many lawmakers cheered and clapped for him.
The lawmaker declared his vote for Abbas.
The immediate past speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila was also cheered after openly declaring for Abbas.
The Senate has endorsed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request.
Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during Thursday’s plenary session.
The committee’s chairman, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), stated that Oloworaran met all legal and professional requirements as outlined in the Pension Reform Act 2014. He emphasized that she fulfilled the criteria stipulated under sections 19(2), (5), (6), and 26 of the Act, qualifying her for the role.
“The nominee has demonstrated competence and meets the legal prerequisites for this position. The committee finds her to be a fit and proper person for appointment as Director-General of PENCOM,” Senator Fasuyi said.
During the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin put the committee’s recommendation to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from the senators.
Oloworaran’s confirmation ensures continued leadership at PENCOM, an agency critical to Nigeria’s pension administration and reform initiatives.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua, made the disclosure through a press Statement on Thursday.
According to the statement the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who made the announcement described Audu’s new role as integral to advancing Governor Okpebholo’s reform agenda for the state.
The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.”
Hon. Audu, born on August 18, 1969, brings a rich background in governance and administration to his new role. A graduate of Auchi Polytechnic with an HND (1994), he went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011) and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).
Audu’s political experience spans nearly two decades. He served as Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010, represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, and was the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2020 Edo State elections.
This strategic appointment is expected to bolster the governor’s administrative team and support his vision of transformative governance in Edo State.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening Nigeria-U.S. relations amidst the complex global challenges and opportunities.
Trump, who claimed victory on Wednesday, pledged to “heal” the country as he was on the brink of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable White House comeback.
President Tinubu praised Trump’s victory, emphasizing that it reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He also commended the American people’s commitment to democracy.
Looking ahead, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Trump’s experience as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 would foster beneficial and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between the U.S. and Africa. He expressed hope that this new era under President Trump would promote peace, economic cooperation, and address global challenges.
Acknowledging the significant influence of the United States in shaping global events, President Tinubu believes that Trump’s leadership will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.
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