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10th Reps to strengthen security agencies over security challenges — Abbas

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:06:50 +0000

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas says the 10th Assembly will strive to strengthen the Nigerian Armed forces and other security agencies to tackle security the challenges in the country. Abbas said this at a two-day post inauguration retreat for members of the House Committee on Defense called for collective effort […]

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Akor lauds House of Reps for passing Peace Corps Bill

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:18:35 +0000

The National Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Mr Dickson Akor, has commended the House of Representatives for passing the Peace Corps Bill to Senate for concurrence. Akor gave the commendation while reacting to the passage of the bill to the upper chamber by the House of Reps in Abuja. The passage of the bill […]

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Nigeria lost N16.25trn to crude oil theft in 11 years, says Speaker

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:02:45 +0000

Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on Thursday said that Nigeria lost N16.25 trillion to crude oil theft between 2009 and 2020. The speaker said this while inaugurating the ad hoc committee to investigate crude oil theft and loss of revenue in Abuja. He said the menace of crude oil theft had hampered […]

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Poverty eradication: China restates commitment to supporting Nigeria

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:23:53 +0000

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, has restated his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria towards the eradication of poverty. Cui said this in his address at the official unveiling of the Hausa edition of the book titled: “Up and Out of Poverty and the China-Nigeria Seminar on Governance” on Monday in Abuja. […]

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Reps to run open parliament — Deputy Spokesperson

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:18:56 +0000

Rep. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, says the major agenda of the 10th house is to run an open parliament focused on transparency and accountability. He said this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, adding that the 10th house was fully committed to run an open parliament […]

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Tinubu’s request of N500 bn for palliatives to Nigerians commendable – expert

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:47:23 +0000

A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has described as commendable, President Bola Tinubu’s request for legislative approval of N500 billion as palliatives to cushion removal of petrol subsidy. Uwaleke, a Professor of Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, said this in an interview on Thursday in Abuja. He urged the National Assembly to […]

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Shettima seeks House of Reps support for Tinubu’s transformation agenda

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:30:14 +0000

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the leadership of the House of Representatives to support President Bola Tinubu administration’s efforts to transform the country. Shettima made the call on Tuesday in Abuja when he received the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives on a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation […]

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Eid-ul-Adha: Shettima sues for national unity, sacrifice, forgiveness

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:19:27 +0000

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice and forgiveness while praying for the unity and progress of the country. Shettima made the call on Wednesday in his message to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The vice president had earlier observed the Eid prayers at the National Eid ground, […]

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