Kingsley Chinda
11 Oct
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed outrage and deep sorrow over the brutal murder of a couple, Jacob and Comfort Udo, in Bende, Abia State. The couple, both in their seventies, were found beheaded and dismembered in a horrifying attack by unknown assailants. This heinous crime has left the community and…
1 Oct
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has extended warm congratulations to Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on the occasion of his 59th birthday and the conferment of a national honour. President Bola Tinubu bestowed the title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Abbas during…
26 Sep
The House of Representatives has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to conduct a thorough assessment of the potential hazards of the recent earth tremor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and develop immediate safety measures.
18 Sep
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently review the Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) price downward to prevent further hardship on Nigerians. In a statement by the Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) on Tuesday, the caucus said that the current price of PMS also known as…
17 Sep
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has raised serious concerns over the new fuel pricing structure announced by NNPC Ltd in collaboration with Dangote Refinery. Describing the pricing as "exploitative" and "burdensome," the caucus is urging an immediate review of the arrangement to alleviate the financial strain on Nigerians. In a statement signed…
12 Sep
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that have ravaged several major cities across Nigeria, leading to the tragic loss of lives and destruction of properties. The floods, triggered by heavy rains, affected Maiduguri metropolis, parts of Bayelsa, Bauchi, and other regions in the country between Sunday night…
12 Jun
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep Kingsley Chinda, has emphasised that despite the numerous failures recorded in Nigeria's 25 years of unbroken democracy, it remains the best form of government compared to autocracy, which he described as suicidal. Chinda, representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State, made this disclosure during a chat with…
23 May
House of Representatives, yesterday, said 380 Nigerians were kidnapped in January, 2024, and resolved to forward all resolutions on insecurity to the Office of the National Adviser (ONSA) for implementation.
10 May
The House of Representatives, yesterday, took sides with the growing number of Nigerians calling for a cancellation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s controversial 0.5 per cent levy on electronic transactions.
9 May
The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop the implementation of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on transactions designed to contain growing threats of cybercrime in the financial system. This resolution follows a motion of urgent public importance moved on Thursday by the Minority Leader of the House,…
1 May
The Minority caucus of the House of Representatives has called for an end to the exploitation of workers in the public and private sectors of the economy. The leader of the caucus, Hon Kingsley Chinda in a message of solidarity to workers urged the government to prioritise policies that promote decent work, social protection, and…
11 Apr
As the Muslim Ummah celebrates Eid-el-Fitr, the minority caucus in the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, sacrifice and peaceful co-existence with one another.
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The Federal Capital Territory has recorded a drop in the incidents of kidnappings and other crimes across the territory in 2024. Mr Adamu Gwary, the Director of Security Service Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) , made this known during the department’s end of year news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Gwary described…
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The Independent Corrupt Practice and Other related Offences Commission (ICPC), has urged the management of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Alero in Kebbi, to establish Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The Resident ICPC Commissioner in-charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, Mr Garba Tukur-Idris, made the call when he visited the institution on…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says he met almost a war situation at the inception of his administration, with eight Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state under control of suspected criminals. Soludo made the disclosure at a news conference on Tuesday in Awka, to mark his 33rd month in office and his efforts to…
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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday condemned the suspension by the Edo State House of Assembly of the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Edo PDP chairman Anthony Aziegbemi, in a statement, said that the suspension is illegal, unconstitutional, null, and void. Azeigbemi, who condemned the action…
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The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the pardoning of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in the state for stealing fowl. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, ordered the attorney general to intervene in the matter and ensure the young man is listed for the prerogative…
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It was a tragic tale of murder of three people, including two young siblings and a 27-year-old man in the recent violent clash between members of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) and the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria (GMCN) in the Munga-Dosso community, in Karim-Lamido Local Council of Taraba State.
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Ahead of Monday’s awards ceremony to honour the year’s outstanding achievements in the African game and to crown Ademola Lookman as Africa’s Footballer of the Year, the Confederation of African Football (CAF)
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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has canvassed the review of the electoral law to accommodate some innovations that the Commission is already using in conducting elections.
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Extending its winning streak for the sixth consecutive session, the Nigerian stock market maintained the positive momentum as the benchmark index yesterday crossed the 100,000 mark, a milestone last reached on July 25, 2024.
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Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, has said the commission stopped the diversion of N5.882 billion while conducting Systems Study and Review (SSR) for 323 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government.