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Easter: Speaker, deputy Speaker fete Christians, call for selflessness

Oluremi AgbejuleApril 1, 20241 min

While wishing Christians a happy Easter celebration, the Speaker calls for prayers for Nigeria to overcome her current socio-economic and security challenges. Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna) facilitates with Christians as they celebrate Easter to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, Speaker Abbas urged Christians and Nigerians to be selfless and sacrifice for one another, as exemplified by Jesus Christ and prayed that...

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Easter: Akpabio charges Christians to emulate Christ

Leah TwakiMarch 31, 20243 min

Akpabio admonished Nigerians to make sacrifices for one another just as Jesus Christ in His humility and love offered Himself for the redemption of mankind. As the world celebrates Easter, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa Ibom North West), has urged Christians to imbibe Jesus Christ’s spirit of humility, love and sacrifice during and even after the celebration of His death and resurrection. Akpabio, in his Easter message conveyed by his Special Adviser...

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NYSC Certificate forgery: Court remands Senator Kombowei in prison

Sharon EboesomiMarch 31, 20243 min

The Judge mandated that the Kombowei be held in the Kuje detention facility until his bail requirements of N50 million, with two sureties contributing the same amount were fulfilled. Senator Benson Konbowei (PDP, Bayelsa Central), has been remanded in prison by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court located in Apo, Abuja. In the suit filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the file number CR/028/2023, Senator Kombowei is faced with a three-count...

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Budget padding: “Senate will review Ningi’s suspension” – Akpabio

Sharon EboesomiMarch 30, 20242 min

Akpabio pointed out that even though he had not seen the letter, the matter would be resolved like a family affair. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the Senate is making plans to recall Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), from the three-month suspension imposed on him. Akpabio gave this revelation while speaking with reporters on Friday, 29 March 2024, as he arrived from the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, Switzerland...

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Akpabio, others earn global acclaim for diplomatic leadership at 148th IPU Assembly

Leah TwakiMarch 29, 20243 min

Senator Akpabio’s compelling appeal during the debate on the inclusion of an emergency item into the IPU Assembly agenda resonated deeply with parliamentarians worldwide. The Nigerian delegation, under the leadership of the President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has emerged as a beacon of diplomatic leadership at the ongoing 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland, earning international commendation for their concerted efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In...

House of Representatives

Abbas, Kalu felicitates President Tinubu at 72 urge Nigerians to be patient

Elizabeth AtimeMarch 29, 20245 min

They urged Nigerians to pray for President Tinubu and give him maximum support so that his government’s Renewed Hope Agenda would achieve its objectives. The presiding officers of the House of Representatives, Speaker Tanjudeen Abbas and his Deputy, Benjamin Kalu have hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 72nd birthday as they also expressed satisfaction with his style of leadership saying they are hopeful that the economic hardship would soon be a thing of the...

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Easter: Senator Barau preaches unity, tolerance, perseverance

Leah TwakiMarch 29, 20242 min

Barau has urged Christians to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ and the lessons of Easter which emphasise peace, love, perseverance and forgiveness. As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Christians in the country. The Federal Government had declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays for the celebration of Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. Senator Barau,...

House of Representatives

Remita: Reps accuse Accountant General, CBN of complicity in payment of N15bn

Elizabeth AtimeMarch 29, 20244 min

“The payment of N15 billion to Remita from the OAGF from 2016 to 2018 is questionable. The OAGF paid the money without an approved agreement or contract. The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Commercial Banks of complicity in the sharing of the N15 billion remittance. Similarly, the lawmakers lampooned the Office of the Accountant General for the Federation (OAGF) for payments of N15 billion...

House of Representatives

Reps threaten FIRS boss over refusal to honour repeated summons

Elizabeth AtimeMarch 29, 20242 min

In addition to writing the FIRS boss officially, we have also ensured that such letters were delivered personally to his mailbox and his WhatsApp number. The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS), Mr Zacch, Adedeji, over his continuous disregard for the invitation of the committee saying his actions amounted to contempt of parliament. The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP, Osun), speaking...

Senate

Tinubu at 72: “You are a visionary leader” – Senator Barau

Sharon EboesomiMarch 28, 20242 min

Barau urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and offer President Tinubu their unwavering support as he resets Nigeria. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North), has called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a visionary leader and urged everyone to back him in his efforts to address the issues facing the nation. To commemorate President Tinubu‘s 72nd birthday, Barau made this statement on Thursday, March 28, 2024, through his Special Advisor...

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