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Abbe: We have Lost A Committed Administrator – Akpabio

By: Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of the former military Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Brigadier General Godwin Abbe, as a great loss to the people of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria in general. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate President said General Abbe, who was also once a military Governor of Rivers State, was a man of enviable character. "He was dedicated public servant, […]

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General

NASC Appoints Atiku Ibrahim as National Assembly Deputy Clerk

By: Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has appointed Atiku Ibrahim as the substantive Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly. According to a statement released by NASC and signed by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, dated 19 December 2024, said the appointment is effective from 2nd February 2025. The letter stated that the appointment is in recognition of his hard work and administrative competence, urging him to continue to uphold the confidence […]

December 23, 2024 10

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Economy

FG Says Customs Contribution Crucial for Actualising 2025 ₦48 Trillion Budget

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its pivotal role in boosting Nigeria's economic recovery. The commendation is coming as the Federal Government sets a ₦48 trillion expenditure target for 2025. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, highlighted the NCS’s importance during the 61st quarterly board meeting of the agency held at the Customs House, Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement on Sunday by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the meeting followed President Bola […]

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Stampedes: My Heart Goes Out to Families, Loved Ones of Victims -Deputy Speaker

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has offered his sincerest condolences to the families of the victims of Saturday's stampedes in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Okija in Anambra State. In a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu described the occurrences that claimed multiple lives during the sharing of Christmas palliatives at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja and in Okija, Anambra State as unfortunate and […]

December 22, 2024 11 27

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Business

Nigeria Imports $19M Worth Of Motorcycle Spare Parts Yearly

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), says Nigeria spends nineteen million dollars yearly on the importation of motorcycle spare parts. Director-General, NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, who stated this at the Council's 2024 end-of-year media briefing in Abuja, harped on the urgent need to reduce the country’s dependence on imported parts by bolstering local manufacturing. According to him to address this challenge, the NADDC is collaborating with international partners, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation […]

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DG NILDS Condole with Speaker Abbas over Niece’s Death

By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Alternate Chairman of NILDS' Governing Council, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, following the passing of his nieces death, Aisha Aliyu. In a condolence message issued on Sunday, Prof. Sulaiman acknowledged the virtuous life of the late Aisha Aliyu, highlighting her positive impact on her family and loved ones. He […]

December 22, 2024 11

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Featured

DSP Barau Tops List of Senators With Private Member Bills

... Recognised by Parliament Reporters By: Anayo Akwitti Statistics on Private Member Bills sponsorship among serving Senators in the 10th National Assembly, obtained from Rules and Business office, shows that the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, tops with 21 bills within the last 18 months . One of the 21 private member bills sponsored by Senator Barau, was the NorthWest Development Commission Bill which is now an Act of Parliament legalising the creation of North West […]

December 22, 2024 9 2

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NDLEA Nabs ex-convict, Businessman Over Large Cocaine Possession

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has thwarted attempt by an import and export businessman, Olisaka Chibuzo Calistus to smuggle 256 wraps of cocaine weighing 6 kilograms into the country. The NDLEA said the seizure at Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, which is the single largest interception of cocaine since the creation of MAKIA Command of NDLEA in 2006 was made on Sunday 15th December 2024 during the inward clearance of passengers on Ethiopian Airlines […]

December 22, 2024 14 5

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Security

Nigeria Police Faults Amnesty International on EndBadGovernance Killings, Demands retraction

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday knocked Amnesty International over allegations made in its #EndBadGovernance Protests report were it accused the police of extrajudicial killings of 24 people in six northern states. The Police in dismissing the report at a Press Briefing on Sunday described the claims as false, misleading, and damaging to the image of the force. Addressing Newsmen, Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi revealed that a special investigative panel had been constituted to verify the claims. […]

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