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Speaker Abbas Emphasizes Importance Of Parliamentary Oversight of Security Agencies

Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says effective parliamentary oversight of security agencies will help to guarantee adherence to the rule of law and uphold human rights. Abbas stated this on Thursday at a two-day workshop on the development of a legislative oversight manual: security agencies as case studies, organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, the Speaker noted that the issue of security is paramount in their responsibilities as […]

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Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges President Tinubu to Facilitate Kanu’s release

Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made the call during a press briefing at the National Assembly following the inaugural meeting of the House Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Commending President Tinubu for his commitment to the peace and development of the South-East, Kalu highlighted the President’s swift […]

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Reps To Hold Exhibition on Gender Inclusion

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in partnership with Advocacy for Civic Engagement Centre, ElectHER and National Assembly Library will next month hold an exhibition on gender inclusion, tagged, "Art for Governance". The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this in Abuja, when he received a delegation from Albright Stonebridge Group who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Addressing the delegation, Kalu explained […]

February 6, 2025 6 3

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Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker, Justice Azuka, Found Dead Near Second Niger Bridge

By Sofiat Adenekan The kidnapped member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, has been found dead weeks after his abduction. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency under the Labour Party (LP), was kidnapped at gunpoint on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for Christmas. His abduction was swift, lasting less than five minutes. Security operatives discovered his decomposing body near the Second Niger Bridge during a routine patrol. The […]

February 6, 2025

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New Permanent Secretary Assumes Office At Labour Ministry, Harps On Patriotism

By Chinedu Echianu The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Labour and Employment, Dr. Salihu A. Usman has emphasised the importance of patriotism in driving better service delivery. Usman, who spoke in Abuja as he assumed duties in the Ministry Wednesday, said that public officials must be patriotic to effectively discharge their duties. A statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations at the Ministry, Patience Onuobia said the new permanent secretary stressed that dedication, sincerity of purpose, accountability, and […]

February 6, 2025

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NILDS DG APPLAUDS GOVERNOR ABDULRAZAQ’S TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP ON 65th BIRTHDAY

By Zainab Bakare. The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has commended Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to governance, describing his tenure as a catalyst for sustainable development in the state and across Nigeria. In a statement marking the Governor’s 65th birthday, Professor Sulaiman lauded his dedication to public service, emphasizing his efforts in fostering growth and progress. “Governor AbdulRazaq’s 65th birthday is […]

February 5, 2025

Politics

Anambra Guber: Labour Party Sets April 5 Date For Primary Election

By Chinedu Echianu The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party has approved April 5, 2025 as the date for the primaries to elect the party's candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. In a statement signed by the National Secretary of the party, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and made available to newsmen by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Obiora Ifoh, the timetable and schedule of activities for Anambra State 2025 gubernatorial primaries also indicates that […]

February 4, 2025

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Ninth Clerk to the National Assembly Assumes Role

Oluwakemi Kindness The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamorudeen Ogunlana has formally assumed duty as the Ninth CNA since 1993. Ogunlana took over after a handover ceremony which took place at the National Assembly complex, Abuja at the weekend attended by management staff and other Dignitaries. Speaking briefly during the handover ceremony, the outgoing CNA, Sani Magaji Tambuwal who was full of gratitude said: "I formally handover this document on the National Assembly to Kamorudeen Ogunlana." Responding the […]

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NECA Secures Landmark Court Judgement Against Nigerian Customs Service

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has secured a favourable judgement for its members at the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a suit filed in 2022, following a circular from the Federal Government, which imposed additional tax burdens on Businesses. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the Director General of NECA, Wale Smatt says the case was against the Federal Government on the excise duty on non-alcoholic, carbonated, and sweetened beverages. The Defendants in the […]

February 2, 2025