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Prof Abubakar Describes Death of Balogun Ajimobi As Big Loss

Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has described as devastating the death of the Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Isiaka Yusuf Okunrinjeje. This is according to a statement issued on Sunday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Professor Sulaiman said with the death of Balogun Ajikobi six years after ascending the stool of his forbearers, "a big vacuum has been created in the Emirate's Traditional Institution, loosing notable […]

February 23, 2025

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Speaker Abbas Faults Reliance On Government For Education Funding

Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for alternative sources of funds to finance education in Nigeria to reduce reliance on government resources. The options, he said, include Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and endowment funds. Speaker Abbas made the call at the weekend during the 31st and 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Zaria Education Development Association (ZEDA) in Zaria, Kaduna State, where he was awarded in recognition of his “service to humanity.” The […]

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Lawmaker Lauds Gov. Bago’s contribution to national development at 51

Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman House of Representatives' Committee on FCT, Muktar Aliyu Betara has felicitate with Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State on his 51st birthday. Representative Betara who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State in a congratulatory message sent to the Celebrant, acknowledged Governor Bago's relentless advocacy for Nigerites as well as the meaningful contributions to legislative processes that shaped national development while serving as Member of the House of Representatives. He expressed excitement over […]

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Reps Constitution Panel Reviews over 150 Bills

Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the 10th National Assembly is committed to delivering a people-oriented Constitution. He stated this at the end of a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State to review bills, incorporate input from consultants, familiarize members with the bill contents, prioritize them based on national interest, and prepare for zonal public hearings and a harmonization meeting with the Senate. Speaking during the retreat by the […]

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State Creation; 31 Request Did Not Meet Constitutional Criteria say Kalu

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, says none of the 31 requests it received for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Friday during a two-day retreat for members of the Committee in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Kalu who is also the Deputy Speaker of the House, acknowledged the importance of state creation in Nigeria’s governance discourse, noting that while the demands reflect […]

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Security

Nigeria Police Calls For Immediate Suspension Of Osun LGA Election

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says it has received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State. The Force says these reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic order. It says given this imminent threat to security, the NPF strongly advises the Osun […]

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Women Empowerment Will Strengthen The Economy – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 500 women from the 21 local government areas in Kogi State. Speaking at the distribution of empowerment items to the women at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, the state capital, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted the importance of supporting women in nation-building. A statement from the Media Office of the First Lady of Kogi State said Mrs. Tinubu who was represented by the wife of the Kogi State Governor […]

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2025 Hajj: FCT Muslim Pilgrims Board Begins Distribution of Travel Materials

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the distribution of travel materials to intending pilgrims during the second phase of its Hajj education and orientation program. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, at the permanent Hajj camp in Bassan Jiwa, near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Board’s Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Lawal Aliyu, stated the materials include uniforms, literature, and audio resources, aimed at preparing pilgrims […]

February 20, 2025

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Reps To probe FCT Area Councils Over Non Remittance of Pension Contributions

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has resolved to launch an investigation into the failure by the six area councils in the FCT to remit their pension contribution to the Area Council Staff Pension Board. This, on Wednesday followed a meeting of the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters and agencies within its purview to defend their 2024 budget performance ahead of their 2025 estimates. Speaking before the Fred Agbedi led committee, the Director […]

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