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Rep Agbese Hails Deputy Speaker Kalu’s Election To Pan-African Parliament, Predicts Vibrant Representation for Nigeria
A member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has expressed optimism and delight ahead of the inauguration of Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu into Africa's apex legislative body, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). Agbese, who is also a member of the PAP, said Rt. Hon. Kalu will bring his wealth of experience and expertise to the continental body as a seasoned legislator and...
Okorocha Moves To Build Islamic University In Daura To Appreciate What Buhari Has Done For Nigeria
A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has promised to build an Islamic University in Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown. Mr Okorocha, a senator and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said the Rochas Okorocha Foundation would build the university. The former governor was recently conferred with the traditional title of Maga Alherin Kasar Hausa by the Emir...
Lawyer Urges Court To Bar Jonathan From 2027 Election
A lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, on Monday, urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to bar ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Citing constitutional grounds, Mr Jideobi urged the court to issue an order of perpetual injunction, restraining Mr Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party in the country for the purpose of participating in the poll. He...
Tinubu Swears In NPC Commissioner, Presides Over FEC
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Olayinka Oladunjoye as a federal commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC). The swearing-in ceremony preceded the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which is currently ongoing at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Oladunjoye was a former commissioner of education and of commerce and cooperatives in Lagos State. She replaced Mrs Bimbo...
Abia State Students Honour Prof. Nnenna Oti With Award Of Excellence (PHOTOS)
Students in Abia State under the aegis of National Association of Abia State Students (NAASS) have visited the former INEC Returning Officer (Abia State) in the just concluded 2023 Governorship Election, Prof. Nnenna Oti and conferred on her award of excellence, ABN TV reports. The students led by the Senate President, Mba Chukwuemeka Freeman paid an appreciation visit to Prof....
Okonjo-Iweala Named African Leadership Magazine Best African Female Leader Of The Year
The United Kingdom-based African Leadership Magazine (ALM) has named the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as “African Female Leader of the Year”. According to a statement by ALM, the category was part of the “11th African leadership persons of the year award – 2022”. Also, the President of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada Bio won the...
NEITI Tasks CSOs To Hold Govts, Companies’ Accountable On Energy Transition Commitments
The Nigeria Extractive industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to take a leading role in holding governments and companies accountable for their energy transition commitments. Executive Secretary of NEITI, Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC), Hon. Auwal...
National Census Will Help In Fighting Insecurity — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the national census scheduled for next year will help in the fight against insecurity. He made the comment at a national stakeholders’ summit on the 2023 Population and Housing Census held at the State House in Abuja, according to a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina. The President said the deployment of digital technology...
Rep Ben Kalu Extols Life, Time Of Eze. Dr. Aruwa Nelson, Says His Legacy Lives (PHOTOS)
Member representing Bende federal constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has praised the life and time of Late Eze. Dr. Aruwa Kalu Nelson (the Uga 1 of Bende Ovu Autonomous Community) saying he was a great king whose legacies will forever be remembered. Rep Kalu who is also the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives...
Justice Kekere-Ekun Vows To Restore Trust In Nigerian Judiciary
The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has vowed to increase Nigerians’ trust in the judicial system. She maintained that such a task would not be hers alone but the collective duty of all Nigerians. “We will take the judiciary to new heights. We will improve its reputation and ensure that people have greater confidence in the judiciary. “I believe...
