4 h. ago “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South

Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), has called on the people of Abia South senatorial district to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Nkwonta urged local party leaders to launch an aggressive membership drive, […] The post “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh, has condemned the escalating violence in her constituency, urging President Bola Tinubu to deploy security forces to combat suspected herdsmen attacks. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the two-term lawmaker described the killings as a “national emergency,” citing recent […] The post Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Hold Akpabio, Bello, Ododo responsible if anything happens to me – Natasha

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to hold Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo and his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, responsible if she and her supporters are attacked. Akpoti-Uduaghan raised the alarm in a post via her official Facebook. She said, “My dear people of Read More

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69 h. ago Lawmakers split on LG autonomy as conflicting bills pass second reading

…analysts urge true federalism Nigeria’s House of Representatives is now at an impasse over the future of local government autonomy, read more Lawmakers split on LG autonomy as conflicting bills pass second reading

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5 d. ago LG autonomy divides Reps’ members as two conflicting bills pass second reading

..analysts urge true federalism Nigeria’s House of Representatives is now at an impasse over the future of Local Government (LG) read more LG autonomy divides Reps’ members as two conflicting bills pass second reading

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5 d. ago Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report

Tribune Online Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report The study's findings highlight the need for urgent action to address the high stillbirth rates in Zamfara State. Zamfara, Katsina record highest stillbirth rates in Nigeria – Report Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Probe excessive use of explosives by quarry companies, Reps charge FG

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to investigate the excessive use of explosives by quarry companies nationwide and especially in the Federal Capital Territory. The House took the decision on Thursday after adopting a motion of urgent public importance brought before it during plenary by the member representing Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Read More

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6 d. ago Adewale, FCT police commissioner assures residents of adequate security, calls for cooperation

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, said the police under his command would ensure that FCT residents were safe and secured in their homes, workplaces and public spaces. This is just as the commissioner has urged FCT residents to remain vigilant, report […] The post Adewale, FCT police commissioner assures residents of adequate security, calls for cooperation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Reps to probe N8trn revenue loss from tax incentives, waivers

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the alleged abuse of tax incentives, waivers, and exemptions, which has reportedly cost the Federal Government an estimated N8trn in lost revenue. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by a member representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke, Read More

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8 d. ago Fake pipeline explosion videos circulating, Fubara tells police

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the alarm over fake reports of pipeline explosions in the state, urging security agencies to investigate and take action against those spreading false information. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara dismissed viral videos of alleged attacks on oil and gas facilities Read More

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9 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kogi political stakeholders urge Rep Abejide to defect to APC

Tribune Online Kogi political stakeholders urge Rep Abejide to defect to APC Political stakeholders across party lines from Kogi State, particularly from Yagba Federal Constituency, have called on the member representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Elder Leke Abejide, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Kogi political stakeholders urge Rep Abejide to defect to APC Tribune Online

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1 week ago NiMet urges airlines to check weather reports for safe flights

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast sunshine and haziness across the country from Friday to Sunday. NiMet also called on airline operators to get its airport-specific weather reports for effective planning. In a weather outlook it released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet envisaged sunny skies in hazy conditions on Friday over the northern region. It Read More

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1 week ago Ogun monarch seeks school repair as collapsed classroom kills pupil

The Alase of Ilase Kingdom in the Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba John Olaifa, has urged the state government to hasten the repair of the Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School that collapsed and killed a 14-year-old Junior Secondary School 3 pupil, Timothy Amosun, following a heavy rainstorm. PUNCH Metro reports that the Read More

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1 week ago CSO Hails Akpabio’s Leadership Of Senate, Asks Natasha To Apologise

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s commitment to upholding the dignity of the Nigerian Senate and urged the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to apologise to the Senate president over the allegations she levelled against him. In a statement by the convener Martins Onyebuchi and the […]

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2 w. ago Reps urge INEC to restore suppressed constituencies in Kogi, Delta

The House of Representatives has called on the Independent National Electoral  Commission to restore what it called the 12 suppressed constituencies in Kogi State. This decision of the House was a sequel to the consideration and adoption on Wednesday of a motion brought to the attention of the lawmakers in plenary by the Kogi House Read More

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2 w. ago Disregard Rumour Of Explosion At Port Harcourt Refinery — NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State urging the media and the public to disregard the report. Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The company […]

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2 w. ago Fire incident: Provide relief materials to Osun plank traders, Reps tell NEMA

Tribune Online Fire incident: Provide relief materials to Osun plank traders, Reps tell NEMA Mudashiru moved the motion, highlighting the urgency of the situation and the need to provide assistance to the traders to enable them to continue their businesses. Fire incident: Provide relief materials to Osun plank traders, Reps tell NEMA Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC

Tribune Online Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC Makinde said, "Part of our discoveries are the unfortunate imbalances in the allocation of only three wards to Owu Community despite the huge population and voter registration strength. Create additional wards for fair representation, Owu community urges INEC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Don’t let Natasha blackmail Nigeria’s parliament, Adeola tells IPU

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and one of the high-ranking senators of the 10th Senate, Senator Solomon Adeola, on Thursday, knocked the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying she can’t project herself to be larger than the Senate. The legislator representing Ogun West in a statement issued in Abuja also urged the Read More

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