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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...

Senate

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...

Soldier killing: Army declares eight persons wanted

Leah TwakiMarch 28, 20242 min

The Army has declared the eight individuals wanted for their alleged involvement in the tragic soldier killing incident in Delta state. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared eight individuals wanted for their alleged involvement in the tragic killing of 17 military personnel on March 14 in Okuama Community, Delta State. In a press briefing in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed the names of the suspects as: Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur,...

Senate

Ningi gives Akpabio seven-day ultimatum to lift his suspension

Sharon EboesomiMarch 28, 20245 min

Ningi through his lawyer, Femi Falana warned that if the suspension is not lifted in the next seven days he would drag the Senate before the Federal High Court. Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), has given an ultimatum to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, demanding that he lift the suspension placed on him. This was disclosed in a letter dated 27th March 2024, through Ningi’s lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), who warned...

State Assemblies

Drama in LP over leadership, defection in Enugu state Assembly

Leah TwakiMarch 28, 20243 min

Leadership tussle in the Labour Party amidst party defection of it’s members to PDP in Enugu state assembly. New alliances have occurred at the Enugu State House of Assembly as six members of Labour Party (LP) on Thursday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during plenary. Following this development, the PDP now holds the majority with 18 house members, while the LP finds itself in the minority with six members. The lawmakers made their...

Senate

Ndume condemns hike in Hajj fees, urges Tinubu, Governors to pay for pilgrims

Sharon EboesomiMarch 27, 20244 min

Pilgrims, who had previously paid the commission N4.9 million each for the 2024 hajj, have been instructed to pay an extra N1.9 million no later than March 28, while the cost of registration is now N8.5 million. Senator Ali Ndume APC, Borno South), has condemned the increase in the rate for the 2024 Hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), describing it as unfair and a calculated attempt to prevent Nigerian Muslims, particularly...

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