44 h. ago Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects

Byline: Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerian farmers have urged the federal government and the National Assembly to allocate constituency project funds to provide high-quality seeds, particularly TELA maize, to reduce maize imports. Smallholder farmers, facing challenges accessing improved seeds, criticise the misuse of lawmakers’ constituency allowances on infrastructure with minimal impact on food security. Shehu Usman, […] The post Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Chinese, Nigerian face trial for illegal wildlife possession

The Nigeria Customs Service has arraigned a Chinese national, Zheng Chao Hong (also known as Zheng Gaopeng), and a Nigerian woman, Amaka Marcus, over illegal possession of 7,200 kilogrammes of pangolin scales. The duo were brought before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, in Lagos on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful Read More

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1 week ago IPU: Nigerian Senator Ngwu Elected African Rep To Bureau Of Standing Commitee On Peace, Security

Nigeria’s Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, has been elected as African representative to the Bureau of the Standing Committee on Peace and International Security at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Nigerian lawmaker was nominated to be part of the committee by Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Senator Ngwu, […]

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2 w. ago ‘No to chaos,’ Northern youths disown planned nationwide protest

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. President of the group, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that Read More

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Foreign Policy Rooted In Sovereignty, Collaboration – Ondo South Senator

The chairman of the Senate Inter-Parliamentary Committee, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s respect for national sovereignty significantly enhances the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy, particularly during these challenging times. Speaking at the 150th session of the General Assembly of the World Parliament Standing Committee on Peace and International Security in Tashkent, […]

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2 w. ago Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest

Tribune Online Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest Self-determination groups in the Southwest, under the aegis of Yoruba Assembly, have expressed serious concerns over the worsening security situation in the region, stressing that the only solution to addressing cases of kidnapping, banditry, and other crimes, which have become rampant in the country, is through the establishment of State Police. Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill

Tribune Online Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill According to him, the House Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, in collaboration with its Senate counterpart, conducted a robust public hearing on 14 November 2024 at the National Assembly Complex. Reps commend Tinubu on assent to Investment and Securities bill Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alleged KGB infiltration: Police in dilemma as Senator Natasha abandons petition

Tribune Online Alleged KGB infiltration: Police in dilemma as Senator Natasha abandons petition The Nigeria Police Force appears to be in a quandary over its investigation into the alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia's KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti), the former Soviet security agency. Alleged KGB infiltration: Police in dilemma as Senator Natasha abandons petition Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Chaos In National Assembly As Security Agents ‘Assault’ Journalists

Pandemonium broke out at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday after some overzealous security agents allegedly barred journalists from accessing the legislative building. Consequently, scores of accredited journalists were left stranded, trying to understand what was happening. The Sergeant-at-Arms personnel and Police officers on duty retorted that they were acting on “orders from above” to […]

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3 w. ago Security agents assault journalists, deny access to National Assembly

Some security agents, on Wednesday, barred journalists from accessing the National Assembly. Consequently, some accredited journalists were left stranded. When asked, the Sergeant-at-Arms and police officers on duty claimed they were acting on “orders from above” to prevent those without official permanent identity cards from entering the White House complex. Despite pleas from journalists, who Read More

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