Reps to scrutinise acquisition of foreign military platforms by Nigerian Navy

Reps to scrutinise acquisition of foreign military platforms by Nigerian Navy

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has resolved to scrutinise the process leading to the acquisition of foreign military platforms by the Nigerian Navy. This is as the committee expressed it displeasure over the dismissal of Seaman Haruna Abbas. Chairman of the committee, Representative Yusuf Gagdi, made this known while addressing newsmen after a meeting with the leadership of Nigerian Navy in Abuja on Monday. Gagdi […]

October 22, 2024 18 5

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Jigawa Tanker Explosion Has Left Our Nation In Shock, Mourning, Says Deputy Speaker, Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has extended his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the devastating tanker explosion that occurred Tuesday night at Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State. Kalu also commiserated with the government and the entire people of Jigawa State over the sudden deaths. This follows the death of over 100 persons in the explosion […]

October 16, 2024 18 6

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Don’t Disregard NASS Invitations – President Tinubu tells MDAs

By Anayo Akwitti The Presidency on Monday called on heads of government Ministries , Departments and Agencies ( MDAs), to always honour invitations for appearances at the National Assembly in line with existing cordial working relationship between the Executive and legislative arms of government. The call from the President on the need for honouring invitations of the National Assembly by heads of MDAs , came barely 24 hours after the […]

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Presidential Aide Commends Tinubu’s Commitment to Financial Reforms As Senate Screens PenCom DG

By Anayo Akwitti The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his ongoing financial reforms and emphasis on fiscal discipline. This he said is as particularly demonstrated during the screening of Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, the newly appointed Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) by the Senate. Speaking in a statement he said the screening by the […]

October 11, 2024 17 2

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Reps Committed To Legislations For Wellbeing Of Girl-Child, Says Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness In commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girlchild, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has assured of the parliament's commitment to legislations, policies geared towards the protection of the girlchild in Nigeria. International Day of the Girlchild is observed annually every October 11 to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership. The 2024 International Day of the Girl is […]

October 11, 2024 18 4

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Rep. Ado-Doguwa Affirms Confidence In Nigeria’s Judiciary System

The member representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, has expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary, saying it remains the last hope for the common man. The lawmaker said this on the heels of a ruling of the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday which dismissed a case of culpable homicide slammed against him by the Kano State Government. The court had ruled that the […]

October 11, 2024 18 4

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Speaker Abbas Laments Niger State Boat Mishap, Deaths

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, has described as devastating, a boat mishap in Niger State, which killed scores of passengers. About 60 bodies have been reportedly recovered after the boat capsized on Tuesday night at Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The boat was said to be carrying over 300 passengers. Speaking in a statement on Friday by his […]

October 4, 2024 15 4

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Deputy Speaker Calls For Probe Over Beheading of Abia Couple

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has condemned in strongest terms the horrific and senseless killing of Jacob Udo and his wife, Comfort Udo, a couple who until their demise resided in Isiala Autonomous Community in the metropolis of Bende Local Government of Abia State. The late Udo and his wife, who originally hailed from Itumbuzor in the same Bende local government area were […]

October 3, 2024 19 5

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FG Honours Deputy Speaker, Kalu With National Honours Award

By Oluwakemi kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has been awarded Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) by the Federal government. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the disclosure in his national broadcast to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence Day in Abuja on Tuesday. Kalu was honoured alongside the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun […]

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