Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere
6 Jun
The House of Representatives at the plenary on May 22nd introduced and passed through first reading a Bill which seeks to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to create a new state in the Southeastern region of Nigeria known as Orlu State. The proposed legislation which…
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L'Élysée. At a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential within Nigeria's agricultural…
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Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have come under scrutiny over their failure to live up to their promise of ensuring meaningful development impact across some of the world’s poorest regions. This is despite the billions of dollars worth of allocations they receive. Perhaps one reason for this poor performance is the lack of available monitoring mechanisms…
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As reactions continue to trail the resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), the National Civil Society Council
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The Kogi State Government has expended over ₦20 billion on the state-owned Kogi State University (KSU) since it was established two years ago. The state's Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, disclosed this on Thursday in a keynote address at the Professor Mathew Ajibero Memorial Lecture, delivered by Professor Lamidi Kehinde of Kogi State University, Kabba.…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminal ayi Fubara, has said that his administration fought like gallant soldiers, hatching the enemies’ plans to halt governance in the state. The governor also stated that his administration does not have any intention to inflict pain on Rivers people and will not do so. The governor explained that rather, he will…
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The leadership vacuum and crisis in Ohanaeze Ndigbo took another dimension on Thursday as its youth wing called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to commence an immediate investigation into the accounts of the organisation. The National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, stated that the investigation had become necessary…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called for a collaborative effort in addressing the nation’s
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Nigeria requires $19 million to effectively tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), according to the Federal Ministry of Health
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Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, Joseph Tegbe, has expressed concern over the country's