54 m. ago Reps deputy speaker seeks passage of women’s seat reservation bill

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for the passage of the Seat Reservation for Women Bill, saying it would unlock national prosperity. Speaking at a Three-Day workshop on the public presentation of the national women leaders forum’s operational guidelines and the roles of political parties in the passage of Read More

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54 m. ago NABTEB: Over 29,880 candidates pass with five credits in maths, english, others

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has announced that 29,880 candidates, making up 67.56% of those who took the 2024 November/December exams, passed with five credits or more, including Mathematics and English. It also stated that 42,431 candidates, representing 95.94%, scored five credits and above, whether or not they included Mathematics and English. The Read More

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81 m. ago Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS

Tribune Online Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS The mouthpiece of the North Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has submitted a report containing comprehensive set of observations and recommendations to the National Assembly, saying Sharia, customary laws should be given jurisdiction on religious matter of inheritance. Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Nigeria Moves Closer To Fresh Census As Tinubu Plans Review C’ttee

Nigeria took a step closer to conducting a new national population and housing census with biometric and digital components. LEADERSHIP reports that Nigeria last held a census exercise in November 2006. President Bola Tinubu, at a meeting at the State House with officials of the National Population Commission (NPC) on Monday, said he would set […]

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2 h. ago Special seats for female parliamentarians key to unlocking national prosperity — Kalu

Tribune Online Special seats for female parliamentarians key to unlocking national prosperity — Kalu "Evidence shows that nations with balanced gender representation achieve higher GDP growth, better healthcare outcomes, and more innovative policymaking" Special seats for female parliamentarians key to unlocking national prosperity — Kalu Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Amaewhule, 26 others no longer lawmakers, Rivers Reps caucus insists

Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives have insisted that Martin Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike have lost their seats because of their defection from the Peoples’ Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This is as the federal lawmakers said Amaewhule and Read More

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3 h. ago Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence

Tribune Online Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday launched a sensitization campaign against the rising cases of drug abuse and domestic violence in the North-West geopolitical zone, stating that urgent action is required.   Hon. Abbas made the call in Kaduna State during the flag-off of the Sensitization Campaign Against Drug […] Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence Tribune Online

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3 h. ago NABTEB releases 2024 Nov/Dec results with 67.56 percent passing Maths and English

By Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has said a total of 29,880 candidates, representing 67.56 percent of the total candidates who sat for the 2024 November/December National Business Certificate (NBC), National Technical Certificate (NTC), Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC), and Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) Examinations, scored five credits […] The post NABTEB releases 2024 Nov/Dec results with 67.56 percent passing Maths and English appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Benue LG tribunal: Lawyers seek adjournment over security concerns

Counsels representing over 400 respondents before the Benue State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal have requested an adjournment due to security concerns. The tribunal was set to begin sittings across the state’s three senatorial districts on Monday. The counsel; Mathew Burkaa, SAN, Mohammed N Mohammed, SAN and S.I Ameh, SAN for Zone A, B and  Read More

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4 h. ago Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents

Tribune Online Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents "I am passionate about workers in general. Anything that affects the life of a civil servant, especially a teacher, I take it seriously. I don't support civil servants or teachers because of anything, but I do it wholeheartedly. Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 2027 contest: Barau presents 61 cars, 1,126 motorcycles to APC in Kano

In what seems to an ongoing move towards positioning himself for the 2027 governorship contest, Barau Jibrin, deputy Senate president, read more 2027 contest: Barau presents 61 cars, 1,126 motorcycles to APC in Kano

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5 h. ago Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others

Tribune Online Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others Afraid of imminent decamping from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) to an opposition party, the Kano State chapter of NNPP suspended notable party members. Defection: Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, Rep Rurum, others Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues

Tribune Online Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Leke Abejide, has reaffirmed the commitment of members of the National Assembly from Okunland to the realisation of the age-long agitation by the Yoruba-speaking people in Kogi State for the creation of Okun State. Proposed Okun state: Rep Abejide vows to mobilise NASS colleagues Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents

Tribune Online Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents Not fewer than 10,000 constituents of Toro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State have benefited from the distribution of Ramadan packages worth over ₦200 million by the Member representing the Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ismaila Haruna Dabo. The Member flagged off the distribution of the packages to the beneficiaries to alleviate the economic […] Bauchi: Reps member flags off distribution of Ramadan packages to constituents Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha

Tribune Online Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha A Civil Society Organisation, Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria, has expressed dissatisfaction over last week's outburst on the floor of the Senate by Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Sowore harbours alarming level of animosity towards Peter Obi – Associate

By John Ogunsemore An associate of Peter Obi, Dr. Moses Paul, has cautioned Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore against further personal attacks on the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP). Paul gave the charge in an X post on Monday. He was reacting to a recent X post in which Sowore described Obi as […] The post Sowore harbours alarming level of animosity towards Peter Obi – Associate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities

Tribune Online 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities Death toll has risen to 22 as suspected armed militants invaded seven farming communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area in Edo State. Tribune Online  gathered that several others sustained varying degrees of injuries, while buildings and farm produce worth several million naira were set ablaze by the assailants. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, […] 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Leveraging Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for Africa’s economic growth

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents one of the continent’s most ambitious and transformative economic initiatives. Encompassing 54 read more Leveraging Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for Africa’s economic growth

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8 h. ago Katsina varsity shuts down amid protests over student’s death

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Authorities at Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, have shut down the school following violent protests by students over the alleged killing of their colleague. Reports say two students were allegedly shot by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, leading to the tragic death of one of them. According to […] The post Katsina varsity shuts down amid protests over student’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Lawmakers criticised for stepping down N15tn FAAC revenue probe

Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mr Anthony Sani has condemned last week’s decision by the House of Representatives to step down a motion to investigate the sum of N15tn unaccounted revenue with the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee. The motion stepped down by the Green Chamber last week was sponsored by the member Read More

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