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Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated Chad’s Djidda Mamar Mahamat on his election as the 4th Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), representing the Central African region within the Bureau. In a statement issued on behalf of the Nigerian delegation, Kalu commended the Chadian’s leadership and commitment to…
25 Mar 2024
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese and three other Natiomal Assembly members, were at the weekend, inaugurated into the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament as Members of the Pan African Parliament in Midrand, South Africa.
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The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area, for allegedly selling land worth over N100 million meant for Kafin Maiyaki mini Stadium. The Public Relations Officer of the Commission, Mr. Kabir Kabir, confirmed the arrest of the suspect to the News Agency of Nigeria…
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The Rivers State Government (RSG), has urged its citizens to remain calm and law-abiding as it seeks clarity from the legal team on the supreme court judgement. The Rivers Commissioner for Informations and Communications, Mr Joe Johnson, made the remark in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday. He said that the state government…
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US President Donald Trump cut short a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and said the Ukrainian leader is "not ready" for peace with Russia in an extraordinary meltdown in the Oval Office that threw question marks over chances for a truce. Zelensky was meant to be making a full White House visit to sign…
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Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State says council was not consulted before impeaching Mr Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Olusi, speaking with newsmen in an interview at his residence on Friday, said that lawmakers neither consulted the party nor the council. He…
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President Bola Tinubu wishes the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings as they begin the sacred month of Ramadan. In a statement he personally signed, the President said: “We are profoundly grateful to Almighty Allah for granting us the grace to witness the commencement of this holy month,…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment on the protracted political crisis in the state as Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule described it as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. During the 129th Legislative Sitting of the Second Session on Friday, the House Leader, Major Jack,…
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The Appeal Court in Port Harcourt has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court, which sacked local government chairmen elected under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2015. The Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Lambo Akanbi, had sacked the Chairmen following a suit filed by the People's Democratic…
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The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service's (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate trade and boost revenue generation, a development he said would benefit all Nigerians. CGC Adeniyi disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Central Bank of Nigeria, where he…
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The wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, has strongly refuted allegations of sexual harassment made against her husband, Senator Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti. The accusations surfaced during a televised interview and have sparked widespread debate. Speaking to journalists, Mrs. Akpabio described the claims as baseless and a fabrication, emphasising the…
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Nigeria will host the first African edition of Investopia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) global investment platform, in September 2025 at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, according to a statement on the Investopia website. The summit aims to strengthen economic ties between Africa and the Middle East while positioning Nigeria as a destination for global investors.…