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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Celebrates Chief of Staff, Hart on Birthday, Hails His Loyalty, Service
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has celebrated his Chief of Staff, Sam Ifeanyi Hart on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dependable ally and a key pillar behind…
June 12 Celebration Amid Pain: Abba Moro Says Nigerians Are Still Hurting
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has expressed deep concerns about the state of Nigeria’s democracy, saying the country is facing significant political, economic and security challenges despite marking another Democracy Day on June…
House of Reps Overwhelmingly Okays State Police, Votes 289 to One
The House of Representatives has passed the Constitution Alteration Bill providing for the establishment of State Police and for Related Matters, with 289 Members voting in favour, 1 voting against, and none abstaining, following…
Kyari Declared Wanted by Senate Committee Over ₦210tn Audit Queries, Former CFO Fires Back
A dramatic session unfolded at the Senate on Wednesday as the Senate Committee on Public Accounts ordered the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over his…
House of Reps to Vote on State Police Today, Deputy Speaker Says Lawmakers Ready to Make History
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the long-awaited legislative framework for state police is within reach, with the House set to vote on the constitutional…
Minority Leadership: House Seals Ikenga’s Fate, Bars First-timers From Principal Offices
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has expressed satisfaction over the resolution of the House of Representatives, barring Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere and other first timers from Principal Offices in…
Kalu Reaffirms Nigeria-Cuba Diplomatic Ties, Seeks Cooperation on Healthcare, Trade, Agriculture,…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Cuba, stressing that the decades-long relationship between both nations will be made…
Reps Speaker Seeks German Group’s Support on State Police, Gender Bills
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for technical support from a German group, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) as the National Assembly considers bills to create state police and reserved…
Reps Speaker Salutes Emir of Zazzau Amb. Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli on 60th Birthday
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has felicitated the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness, Amb. Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Speaker Abbas, who holds the…
Democratic Institutions In Nigeria Growing Stronger – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that Nigeria’s democratic institutions are growing stronger despite economic pressures, security concerns, and political contests that have tested…