News

Taraba Assembly Speaker resigns

The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Dr Albasu Kunini, on Wednesday, resigned from his position.

Kunini was elected as the Speaker of the Assembly in December 2019.

The lawmaker, who represents Lau State Constituency, said his resignation was on personal grounds, thanking his colleagues for their support.

READ ALSO: Oyebanji: Celebrating the Compassionate Home Boy at 55

A member representing Zing State Constituency, Kizito Bonzena, was unanimously elected as the new Speaker on Wednesday.

Bonzena was the Chief Whip of the Assembly before he was elected as the Speaker.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Delta community leaders: Some youths misinterpreted tradition to harass women at festival

The leadership of Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State says some…

52 minutes ago

Kano divided as Sanusi, Bayero, Kwankwaso hold separate Eid prayers

Kano State witnessed an unusual and symbolic break from tradition as three separate Eid-el-Fitr prayers…

59 minutes ago

Okpebholo pushes fast-track plan to restore disputed land

The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to returning disputed land to indigenes of…

1 hour ago

Police begin probe as youths rape women during ‘raping festival’ in Delta community

The Delta State Police Command has reacted to the viral videos showing assault and alleged…

1 hour ago

Lagos police probe officer’s 4-year pregnancy

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation following a viral video in which…

3 hours ago

FIFA mandates female coaches in women’s competitions

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has mandated that every team participating in its…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.