4 h. ago Bala Mohammed commends Dogara for initiating road project in Bauchi

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed appreciation to former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, for read more Bala Mohammed commends Dogara for initiating road project in Bauchi

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5 h. ago Circular Road: Makinde Reassures Residents On Adequate Compensation

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has assured that adequate compensation would be paid to property owners affected by the 110km Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project. Governor Makinde also assured that no house would be demolished without adequate compensation to the affected owners. The assurance was given on Wednesday when the Governor visited the […]

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7 h. ago Bandits Staying In National Park To Attack Niger, Kebbi, Kwara, Benin Republic – Lawmaker

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jafaru Mohammed Ali, has said bandits are currently using the National Park in Niger state as their harbour and base from where they attack Agwara, Borgu in Niger; Bagudo and Shanga in Kebbi state, Kaiama/Baruten in Kwara state and some neighbouring communities in the Benin Republic. The […]

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13 h. ago Boko Haram, Criminals Once Found On Army, Police Recruitment List – Wase

A former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris-Wase, has alleged that the names of Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once found on the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) recruitment list. The lawmaker representing Wase federal constituency of Plateau State and leader of the North Central […]

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19 h. ago Reps probe delayed scholarship payments to Nigerian students abroad

Nigeria’s House of Reps is investigating delayed scholarship payments to students abroad, addressing the financial distress caused by unpaid stipends. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-delayed-scholarship-payments-to-nigerian-students-abroad/

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22 h. ago ‘Bandits Hibernate In Kainji National Park To Attack Niger, Kebbi, Kwara, Benin Republic’, Lawmaker Claims

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jafaru Mohammed Ali, has claimed that bandits are currently using the Kainji National Park in Niger State as their harbour and base from where they attack Agwara and Borgu LGAs of the State; Bagudo and Shanga LGAs in Kebbi State, Kaiama/Baruten in Kwara State and some neighbouring […]

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23 h. ago Boko Haram, criminals found in army, police recruitment list – Lawmaker

Ahmed Wase, leader of the North Central Caucus in the House of Representatives has revealed that names of Boko Haram read more Boko Haram, criminals found in army, police recruitment list – Lawmaker

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23 h. ago Negotiating with bandits will fuel more violence, Reps warn Tinubu

Nigeria’s House of Representatives condemns negotiating with bandits, warning President Tinubu that this approach fuels more violence and undermines securi Read More: https://punchng.com/negotiating-with-bandits-will-fuel-more-violence-reps-warn-tinubu/

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24 h. ago Terrorists, Other Criminals Once Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists — Lawmaker

A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, has revealed that names of Boko Haram terrorist members and other criminal elements were once found on the Nigerian Army and Police recruitment lists. The lawmaker representing Wase federal constituency of Plateau State and leader of the North-Central Caucus in the House, […]

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34 h. ago US Officials Present As Nigerian Lawmakers Debate Security Crisis

It was a day of lamentations in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers expressed deep sorrows over the rising insecurity across the country. The House dedicated the plenary session to deliberate on the state of national security with a view to identifying the causes, effects and proffering solutions which would be conveyed via […]

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41 h. ago US Officials, Others Present As Lawmakers Lament Over Insecurity At Special Plenary

It was a day of lamentations in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers expressed deep sorrows over the rising insecurity across the country. The House dedicated the plenary session to deliberate on the state of national security with a view to identifying the causes, effects and proffering solutions which would be conveyed via […]

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46 h. ago Nigeria facing coordinated escalation of violence, says Speaker

…says Nigeria’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives has said Nigeria is facing a coordinated read more Nigeria facing coordinated escalation of violence, says Speaker

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51 h. ago ‘Events Of Past Week Reveal Troubling Escalation In Violence’, Says Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has declared that the events of the past week revealed a deeply troubling escalation in violence across several states. The Speaker said the various attacks are not only coordinated but designed to destabilise the country, aiming to create the impression that violent groups can act […]

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55 h. ago Why youth should be more involved in politics — Convener of Asiwaju Diaspora Network, Olanrewaju

Olanrewaju Moshood Sharafa is the Convener of Asiwaju Diaspora Network and Founder of Tayese Empowerment Foundation. In this interview, he discussed the timeliness of the participation of youths in politics, his aspiration of becoming member of the House of Representatives, Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency, and many others. SEGUN KASALI brings the excerpts. WHAT birthed Tayese Empowerment Foundation? […]

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57 h. ago Reps Aspirant Decries Decades Of Neglect, Poor Representation

An aspirant vying for the House of Representatives seat in the National Assembly in the 2027 elections, Fanuel Lawrence, said that his aspiration is to liberate the people of Gashaka, Kurmi, Sardauna federal constituency from decades of neglect and poor representation. Lawrence, stated this at the weekend, while addressing supporters and party stakeholders, during the […]

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67 h. ago Pentagon Targets Democratic Senator After Urging Troops To Defy ‘Illegal Orders’

The video posted on Friday called on the military to "refuse illegal orders" and featured Kelly alongside Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin and four members of the US House of Representatives. The post Pentagon Targets Democratic Senator After Urging Troops To Defy ‘Illegal Orders’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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69 h. ago UPDATED: Reps raise alarm over activities of unprofiled POS agents, cloned terminals

The House of Representatives on Monday expressed grave concern over the proliferation of unprofiled POS agents and cloned terminals across the country...

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2 d. ago Constitution Review Nears Completion As NASS Panel Briefs Governors Wednesday

The work on the review of the 1999 Constitution was nearing completion with the National Assembly Joint Committee handling the assignment set to brief all governors of the federation on Wednesday. The development emerged at the last joint retreat of the House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Constitution Review in Abuja on Monday. LEADERSHIP […]

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2 d. ago Bindow, Binani, Nyako, Other Adamawa ADC Leaders Unite For Atiku As Ex

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, collected his African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership card at the Jada 1 Ward party office, in Jada local government area of Adamawa State. This is as key members of the Adamawa Coalition, including former Governor Bindow Jibrilla, Senator Aishatu Binani, Senator Ahmed Hassan Barata, Sen. […]

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2 d. ago Pardon Nnamdi Kanu, His Detention Heightening Tension, South

The South-East Caucus in the House of Representatives has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider a political and humanitarian intervention, using the constitutional powers granted under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution, to pardon the convicted leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, had […]

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