Sentences with phrase «embattled governor of»

While the embattled Governor of the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, had visited Omega Fire Ministry in Benin, Edo State, others were said to have rushed to churches in Lagos including the Synagogue Church of all Nations.

Embattled Governor of Oyo, Senator Abiola Ajimobi today denied any plans to sell schools in the state.

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A once - quiet effort by governors to block the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act reached its climax in Washington yesterday, as state executives from both parties — who have conspired privately for months — mounted an all - out attack on the Senate's embattled health care legislation hours before Republicans postponed a vote.

Zenith Bank, the financial institution named by embattled Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State as sponsoring his election in 2014 today denied ever doing such.

The governor also denied drafting embattled former Empire State Development official Sam Hoyt, who has been accused of sexually harassing a state employee, to gauge McMurray's interest in dropping out of the race.

The Director General on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Kingsley Fanwo who spoke to journalists on Monday described as «untrue» the claims that the State Government was behind the travails of the embattled Senator.

Last night at the Empire State Pride Agenda's Fall Dinner for New York City's gay elite, keynote speaker Governor David Paterson thanked his embattled chief of staff, Charles O'Byrne, for attending the gala, adding that the former Jesuit priest «brought his own minstrel corps this evening,» to a round of guffaws from the dandyish crowd.

A human rights group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has said the National Judicial Council must explain to Nigerians what it knows about the alleged attempt by a former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, to induce the embattled Justice John Okoro.

AS the embattled Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State tackles the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over his disqualification from its gubernatorial primary, some of his...

The embattled judge had written a petition against the governor which she submitted to the state House of Assembly.

Gov. David Paterson's about - face on Rep. Charlie Rangel continued this morning as the governor offered a full - throated defense of the embattled Harlem congressman and said the 11 ethics charges on which he has been found guilty are no more serious than running a red light.

The former Governor denied any wrongdoing, saying that the N500 million released to him by the embattled former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) was meant for PDP leaders in the South - East to mobilize support for the re-election of Goodluck Jonathan as President in the 2015 election.

Embattled Governor David Paterson came to Borough Hall Monday to talk budget, amid continued questions of his alleged misconduct.

At the same time, the embattled governor acknowledged his fate rests in the hands of the state legislature, which by many accounts is set to begin the impeachment process when it re-convenes in January, pending the outcome of a state ethics panel investigation into Sanford's travel expenses.

(CNN)-- A prominent Virginia Republican, Ken Cuccinelli, said embattled New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie should step down from his new role as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

DAILY POST findings revealed that Maikudi Bature, the new factional chairman is allegedly loyal to Governor Yahaya Bello, while the other elected chairman Usman Mamanlafia has the backing of the embattled APC chairman in Kogi State, Alhaji Haddy Ametuo.

The Harlem state senator who holds David Paterson's old seat told POLITICO this morning that the embattled governor should not seek reelection, bringing down Paterson's last wall of political defense.

So, instead of making statements that should help to douse the tension, they justified the killings through hate speech including verbal insults by describing the embattled state governor as «a drowning man», feeling that such was the officially recognised position.

(CNN)- Embattled New York Gov. David Paterson is expected to announce later Friday that he won't seek a full term in office, but will remain as governor for the rest of the year, a Democratic Party source tells CNN.

Spitzer is among a slate of politicians from around the country who are making comebacks after having been embroiled in sex scandals, a list that includes former New York Congressman and now NYC mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, and embattled South Carolina Governor turned Congressman Mark Sanford.

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Justice Babatunde O. Quadri of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja has adjourned to July 7, 2017 for ruling on a motion by the embattled former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido praying the court to return his case file to former trial judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola.

With the country in the midst of an economic crisis and an embattled governor accused of selling his former Senate seat, what will the President - elect tackle first when he arrives in Washington?

The embattled Democratic governor, who is serving the remainder of former Gov. Elliot Spitzer's term, also criticized some reports in the media about his life as «callous and sleazy.»

But last fall, Louisiana's whip - smart and occasionally cantankerous education superintendent found himself on a lonely mission: driving his state - issued Prius along the Bayou State's two - lane highways, stopping at churches, schools and Chamber of Commerce meeting halls, promoting the embattled Common Core learning standards to a state whose governor no longer wants them.

In fact, when 17 state governors recently announced an agreement to work together on clean energy goals, their document made no explicit mention of climate change, and one of the signatories, embattled Snyder, is a vocal opponent of Obama's climate agenda.

Lawyers for embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens revealed in court Monday that a law firm representing the ex-husband of the governor's accuser received two mystery cash payments of $ 50,000 each.

The potentially Court - bound constitutional question arises out of last week's appointment of former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris by embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill President - elect Obama's now - vacated Senate seat.