2 h. ago Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has again empowered his constituents, reassuring them that they will continue to enjoy the basic dividends of democracy.   Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly made the remarks at an empowerment programme, tagged : ‘Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment […] The post Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration

Tribune Online South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration The ruling, delivered unanimously on Friday, follows the National Assembly’s decision more than three months ago to impeach Yoon.  South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration Tribune Online

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44 h. ago 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide

Tribune Online 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide The Yagba Concern Youth, under the leadership of its President, Comr. Olorunsola Temitope, has declared its firm and unwavering support for Hon. Leke Abejide, who represents Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Federal Constituency at the National Assembly. 2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Natasha: Kogi Central ‘Constituents’ Vow To Proceed With Recall, To Re

Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86 per cent) signatures in the petition submitted for the recall of the suspended lawmaker representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The constituents, who are registered voters of Kogi Central, noted […]

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47 h. ago I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo

Tribune Online I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted accusations that he instigated the removal of the erstwhile Senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, from the Red Chamber. Abbo was removed following a pronouncement by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that his presence in the National Assembly was an error. I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Uromi Killings: Bala Praises Tinubu, Governors For Rapid Response

In light of the recent tragic event in Uromi, Edo State, where a mob killed 16 individuals suspected of kidnapping, the chairman of the House Committee on Public Service, Hon (Engr) Sani Bala Tsanyawa, has expressed deep appreciation for the swift actions taken by President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly and state governors. Hon. Tsanyawa […]

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3 d. 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 d. ago Senator Natasha: Arewa Youths Task INEC, Police On Constituents’ Signatures 

Amid the recall process initiated against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Arewa Youths Progressives Assembly, has told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police that Nigerians are keenly watching their actions. This came amid a viral video of some politicians in Kogi State allegedly mass-signing signatures purported to be those of the senator’s constituents. […]

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4 d. ago Sallah: Izunaso fetes Muslim community in Imo, preaches peace

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Muslim community in Imo State had a splendid time on Tuesday as the lawmaker representing Imo West at the National Assembly, Osita Izunaso, hosted them to a sumptuous meal to celebrate the Sallah festival at his residence in Owerri. Izunaso, represented at the occasion by his Senior Legislative Assistant, Jude […] The post Sallah: Izunaso fetes Muslim community in Imo, preaches peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 12.5b constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Senator Jarigbe

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has denied knowledge of a petition against the lawmaker representing Cross River North in the national assembly, Senator Jarigbe Agom. The chairman of the party, Alphonsus Ogar  Eba disclosed this in the party Secretariat in Calabar while reacting to a petition by the […] The post 12.5b constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Senator Jarigbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 12.5bn constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Jarigbe

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has denied knowledge of a petition against the lawmaker representing Cross River North in the National Assembly, Senator Jarigbe Agom. The chairman of the party, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, disclosed this in the party Secretariat in Calabar while reacting to a petition by the […] The post 12.5bn constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Jarigbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2027: Shehu Sani Declares Interest In Kaduna Senatorial Seat

The senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has declared interest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. He said, “Any politician who is going to contest election will be dependent on political equation […]

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5 d. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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6 d. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Akpabio: NASS committed to quality education at EKSU convocation

Hails EKSU’s giant strides as varsity confers honorary degrees on Senate Leader, two others at 29th convocation ceremony From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said the current National Assembly is committed to promoting quality education in the country. This was as he hailed Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, […] The post Akpabio: NASS committed to quality education at EKSU convocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite opposition — Tinubu

Tribune Online Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite opposition — Tinubu In his remarks, the minister shared his personal experience of being appointed by President Tinubu despite his past activism and criticism of the President and the National Assembly. Why I appointed Bosun Tijani minister despite opposition — Tinubu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Lawmakers deserve praise for approving Rivers emergency rule – Senate leader

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of the state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, saying lawmakers deserve commendation and not the backlash they got. He said instead of being vilified, National Assembly members should be commended for Read More

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6 d. ago N’Assembly Prevented Descent To Anarchy In Rivers – Senate Leader

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, noting that the lawmakers should be commended and not vilified. As a responsible and responsive parliament, Bamidele argued that an emergency “is an […]

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6 d. ago National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele on Saturday defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation read more National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

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6 d. ago Senate Leader: NASS upheld Rivers emergency to prevent anarchy

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the decision of the National Assembly (NASS) to endorse the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu was in the interest of the nation. Defending the declaration, Bamidele said, “Emergency is an extraordinary measure, […] The post Senate Leader: NASS upheld Rivers emergency to prevent anarchy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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