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Kalu in Commonwealth, Calls for United Action Against Global Conflict, Climate Change
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Tuesday, said that Nigeria has contributed in no small measures towards political stability in Commonwealth.
He also said that from peacekeeping…
Senate Suspends Sen Abdul Ningi Over Allegations of Budget Padding (UPDATED)
enate suspends Abdul Ningi for three months over false budget padding claims
The senate has suspended Abdul Ningi, senator representing Bauchi central, for alleging that the 2024 budget was padded by N3 trillion.
The…
Budget Padding Allegations: Jittery Sen Ningi Dissociates Self from Northern Senators’ Forum
Senator Abdul Ningi on Monday dissociated himself from his colleagues in the Northern Senators' forum over comments on the 2024 budget.
Ningi, who represents Bauchi central senatorial district said he will carry his cross…
Deputy Speaker Kalu Joins Heads of Commonwealth Parliments to Celebrate Commowealth at 75 in London
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu on Monday joined Speakers of parliaments from 55 other Commonwealth countries to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth at the…
Kalu Seeks Review of Disability Act, Advocates for 5% Employment Quota for PWDs
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for the amendment of Disability Act to provide for at least, 5 % quota of employment for People Living with Disabilities (PWDs).
He also…
JUST IN: Ramadan Fasting Begins on Monday as Sultan of Sokoko Announces Moon Sighting
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the sighting of Ramadan crescent, which marks the beginning of Ramadan fasting in Nigeria.
The Sultan made the announcement on Sunday night in his palace in Sokoto.
The Sultan said…
Sokoto Abductions: No Nigerian Should Be in Captivity, Speaker Abbas Charges Security Agencies
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has condemned yet another mass abduction of pupils in Sokoto State by suspected bandits.
The abduction followed the previous ones in Borno and…
Three Northern Senators Tackle Ningi On Allegation of Budget Padding Against Senate Leadership
Three northern senators – Steve Sunday Karimi, Titus Tartenger Zam and Kaka Sheu – yesterday said the allegation of budget padding against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by some senators was unfounded, baseless and a figment of…
Anti-Corruption Groups Faults Social Media Campaign Against NIMASA DG
A coalition of civil society groups has called for an immediate end to sponsored social media campaigns against Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency.
Under the…
House of Reps Press Corps Celebrates Mothers’ Day, Advocates Inclusivity and Family Care
The House of Representatives Press Corps has joined Nigerians in the celebration of the 2024 Mother's Day.
The Corps under the leadership of its Chairperson, Grace Ike, calls for mothers everywhere to be celebrated and honored for the…