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Reps Decry Rampant Extortion, Excessive Checkpoints Along Onitsha-Enugu Expressway
The House of Representatives on Thursday expressed grave concern over excessive security checkpoints along Onitsha-Enugu expressway and extortion of commercial drivers plying the route.
Worried by the development, the…
Family Planning Crucial for Sustainable Development – Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that family planning is not just a health intervention; but also a key driver of sustainable development, which should be…
Rumours of Raid on My House All ‘Lies,’ I’m Committed to Honest Service to My…
The lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Bello Nasir El Rufai has said that allegations that his house in Kaduna was raided by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
UN Honours Reps Speaker for Gender-friendly Leadership
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed his belief that the call for empowerment of women in the development of society will go beyond calls for their inclusion in politics.
Speaker Abbas…
N/Assembly Committed to Passing Laws for Inclusive Leadership -Deputy Speaker, Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reaffirmed the National Assembly's commitment to passing laws that promote inclusive leadership.
He made this assertion at the 2024…
Reps Speaker Decries Exclusion of PWDs from Governance, Promises Enforcement of Disability Rights…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday decried the exclusion of Persons with Disabilities, PWDs from meaningful political participation and decision-making processes.
Abbas…
Reps Urge FG to Unfreeze NSIPA Accounts for Programme Reactivation, Payment of Stipends to N-Power…
The House of Representatives at the plenary on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to mandate the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy to ensure that all frozen accounts of the National Social…
Nigeria Needs Urgent Local Government Reforms- Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed the urgent need for local government administration reforms in Nigeria.
The Speaker made this known in Abuja on Monday while declaring open a…
Achieving LG Reform Requires Collective Effort of the Three Arms of Govt, States, CSOs, Others -Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has emphasized the need for a coordinated effort among stakeholders to achieve meaningful reform in Nigeria's local government system.
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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Congrats Okonjo-Iweala on her Re-appointment as DG, WTO
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her re-appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to serve for a second term.…