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Ebonyi Community Petitions National Assembly Over Alleged Murder of SS2 Student of Fed Govt College…
The people of Okposi Okwu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have petitioned the National Assembly of an alleged murder of one their sons and an SS2 student of the Federal Government College, Okposi, Chukwuebuka Chukwu.…
Constitution Review: National Interest Must Come First- Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has emphasized the need for the constitution review process to be guided by national interest, rather than individual or party…
Senate Steps Down NSITF Director’s Appointment Over Dual Roles, Unaccounted Funds
The Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service on Tuesday stepped down the appointment of Dr. Charles Efe Sylvester Emukowhate as Executive Director (Finance) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) over allegations of…
Nigeria Reflects Africa’s Promising Future, Says Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has said that Nigeria's energy and creativity is a reflection of Africa’s promising future.
Kalu stated this on Wednesday when he received on…
Reps Move to Harmonize Various Taxations by FG, States, LGAs
The House of Representatives at the plenary, on Wednesday passed through second reading a Bill for an Act to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, (as amended), to clarify the taxation powers of the Federal, State…
Speaker Abbas Mourns Niger Tanker Explosion Victims
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed grief over the death and injury of over 50 persons in a fuel tanker explosion in Niger State, describing it as tragic and unfortunate.
The tanker…
DSS Raises Alarm Over Imminent Terrorist Attacks in Ondo, Kogi States
The Department of State Services (DSS) had alerted residents and security operatives in Ondo and Kogi states of imminent attacks by ISWAP terrorists in some locations in the two states.
According to a security alert dated…
Reps Begins Amendment of Armed Forces Act to Strengthen Command Structure, Accountability
The House of Representatives on Tuesday began deliberation on a bill seeking to amend the Armed Forces Act, Cap. A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, to strengthen the command structure, improve operational efficiency,…
Ensure PCC Transform into Digital Ombudsman -Speaker Tajudeen Tells Commissioners
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has charged the Chief Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Hon. Bashir Abubakar to launch the Nigerian Ombudsman into full digitization…
Speaker Abbas Condoles Senate Minority Leader Over Son, Grandson’s Deaths
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condoled the Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Patrick Abba Moro, over the loss of his son and grandson, saying it is painful and unfortunate.
Speaker Abbas…