The book is a collection of poems on sexual and gender-based violence in memory of Keren-Happuch Aondodoo Akpagher and several other victims. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Press Corps, Comrade Grace Ike, has charged lawmakers at the national and state levels to prioritize the establishment of sexual offences courts across the country in a bid to tackle the menace of sexual abuse in the country. Ike, who suggested that they be modelled after...
Edun noted that to successfully pursue meaningful growth, the country would need to focus on three core areas to grow the economy by at least 3.5 per cent in 2024. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has disclosed that the federal government used part of the Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) and Bonds issued in 2024 to pay down Ways and Means advances from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)...
He slumped and died on Wednesday shortly after he observed Eid-al-Fitr prayer in Abuja. A former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ankpa, Olamaboro and Omala Federal Constituency in Kogi State, Rep. Mohammed Idris, has been confirmed dead. The deceased was the son of a former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris. READ ALSO: Eid-el-Fitr: House leadership calls for unity, prayers for Nigeria Reports have it that he slumped and died shortly after...
William Wragg, who used the personal numbers of other MPs in a honeytrap sexting scheme, has “voluntarily” resigned from his position as Conservative whip and will now serve as an independent member of parliament in the Commons. On Monday, William Wragg, the MP for Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester, announced his resignation from his position as head of the Commons’ public administration and constitutional affairs committee and vice-chairman of the 1922 committee of Tory backbenchers. A...
Speaker Abbas has enjoined Nigerians, especially Muslims, to offer prayers for Nigeria and her leaders in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr In commemoration of the Eid-el-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the Nigeria House of Representatives celebrates with Muslim Faithful across the nation and beyond. Recognized as one of the most significant festivals on the Islamic Lunar Calendar; Eid-el-Fitr signifies a celebration of gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), spiritual devotion, charity and a new...
Kalu reiterated the commitment of the House of Representatives to address the recent surge in electricity tariffs upon resumption from recess. Amidst mounting public outcry over the recent surge in electricity tariffs, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC, Abia), has pledged that the House will confront citizens’ concerns head-on as the Green Chamber reconvenes for plenary sessions. He made this known during a virtual appearance on a special...
Rep Chinda has disowned the coalition of opposition lawmakers saying the body is unknown to parliament cautioning its members to desist from unparliamentary practices. The House of Representatives Minority Caucuses, including that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have disowned the opposition coalition led by Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo) with its acclaimed 60 lawmakers saying such a body is unknown to the parliament. This was contained in a statement issued and co-signed by all...
Senator Mark was a military governor of Niger State, Minister of communications, Senator and later President of the Senate. Former Senate President, Senator David Mark has expressed gratitude to God and Nigerians for the opportunities to serve in various capacities. Senator Mark made this known on Monday at a church service to commemorate his 76th birthday at St. Mulumba Catholic Chaplaincy in Abuja stressing that God’s favour and mercy as well as the support of...
Fubara and Wike have been engaged in a fight for the soul of the PDP in the State, a few months after the former succeeded the duo as governor of the oil-producing State. The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers State chapter, shows no sign of abating as 60 members of the House of Representatives on Monday, demanded the immediate resignation of the Acting National Chairman, Umar İliya Damagum. This is linked to...
IBB, Atiku, Ogbeha, Wabara, Moro, and others shower praise on Senator David Mark as he clocks 76. Eminent Nigerians from various spheres of the country have extended warm felicitations to Senator David Mark, the former President of the Senate, on the occasion of his 76th birthday. Among those who showered accolades on Mark are former military President Ibrahim Babangida, ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar, and a host of other prominent figures. In heartfelt messages, these leaders...
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