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APC Set to Welcome More high-profile defections – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expecting more high-profile defections in the coming months, signalling the growing confidence of Nigerians in the ruling party. This is just as the Speaker said the ruling APC has strengthened democracy within its fold. Speaker Abbas made this known in Kaduna on Saturday, at the North-West Zonal Stakeholders Meeting of the […]

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Renewable Energy Crucial to Nigeria’s Policy Direction – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says Nigeria must embrace renewable energy as a key strategy for diversifying its economy. Speaker Abbas emphasizes that "the case for renewable energy is compelling," adding that it carries significant implications for the nation’s policy priorities. The Speaker spoke in Lagos on Monday while declaring open the 'First Legislative Conference and Expo on Renewable Energy in Nigeria' organized […]

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Reflect Christ’s Sacrificial Life This Easter – Speaker Abbas To Christians

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has enjoin Christians to imbibe the sacrificial life of Jesus Christ. He urges Nigerians to love one another irrespective of tribe, religion, and socioeconomic status. Speaking in a statement congratulating Christians on the successful completion of the Lent season, the Speaker says the Easter celebration should herald a new season of sacrifice, love, and righteousness. Speaker Abbas, in […]

April 19, 2025 16 3

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IWD: Depoly Women To Forefront Of Development- Speaker Abbas

Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday emphasised the need to empower women right from childhood, saying they are critical to the development of any nation. He therefore called for their deployment at the forefront when executing developmental projects and programmes. Speaker Abbas said he has been leading campaigns for the protection of the girl child and the inclusion of women in politics and […]

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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 […]

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Speaker Abbas Urges Nigerians to Renew Hopes @ New Year

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Nigerians to renew their hopes for the upcoming year 2025. Speaker Abbas expresses optimism that improvements will be seen in the new year and emphasised the importance of Nigerians remaining steadfast and supporting their leaders at all levels. He says despite the existing challenges confronting the nation and its people, the administration of President Bola Tinubu, […]

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Christmas: Speaker Abbas seeks prayers, national rebirth

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulate Christians as they celebrate Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Speaker Abbas, while wishing Christians a merry Christmas, saya the birth of Jesus Christ signifies newness and fulfillment while calling for a national rebirth at this critical time in the life of Nigerians. In a congratulatory message issued through his Special Adviser on Media […]

December 24, 2024 16 3

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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 20 4

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House of Reps To Hold High-Level Legislative Security Summit

By Oluwakemi Kindness The 10th House of Representatives is proposing a high-level Legislative Security Summit for the final quarter of the year 2024. The Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, announced this during his welcome remarks on Wednesday at plenary in the Green Chamber. He emphasised that the summit will focus on legislative reforms aimed at strengthening the capabilities of security institutions, enhancing inter-agency collaboration, and optimising intelligence use to […]

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