5 h. ago Bandits Abduct 40 Worshippers, Kill District Head In Zamfara

A gang of armed bandits have abducted over 40 worshippers in Gidan Turbe village of Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Also, armed bandits have attacked Dogon Daji town in Tsafe Local Government Area of the State, beheading the town’s district head. The bandits carrying sophisticated weapons invaded the village on Monday while residents of […]

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17 h. ago Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident

Tribune Online Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of 19 people in an accident at a bridge in Gummi Local Government of Zamfara State over the weekend. Speaker Tajudeen mourns 19 people killed in Zamfara bridge accident Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Solid Minerals Development For Economic Diversification – Abbas

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said developing the country‘s solid minerals sector is not just an option but imperative for economic diversification. Abbas, who stated this at a public hearing on 12 bills seeking to develop the solid minerals sector in Abuja on Thursday, observed that Nigeria‘s economy had been heavily […]

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5 d. ago Speaker Abbas Hails ICRC Boss Ewalefoh’s Visionary Leadership At 50

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader and a beacon of service to the nation. In his goodwill message, the Speaker noted that […]

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6 d. ago Gunmen kill five soldiers, farmers in separate Zamfara, Plateau attacks

No fewer than five soldiers and several terrorists were killed on Monday during a fierce gun battle along the Lilo–Gulubba read more Gunmen kill five soldiers, farmers in separate Zamfara, Plateau attacks

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6 d. ago Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo

No fewer than fifteen members of the Jehovah’s Witness congregation lost their lives in a fatal road accident on Monday evening at Awomama Bridge, Imo State. The victims, who hailed from Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area, were returning from the annual Jehovah’s Witness Assembly Convention in Uli, Anambra State, when the crash occurred […] The post Tragic Road Crash Claims 15 Jehovah’s Witness Members In Imo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye

By Seyi Babalola Dino Melaye, a former Kogi West senator, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing rate. Melaye warned Tinubu that if caution is not exercised, he may soon borrow from Nigeria’s premier fintech companies, Opay and Moniepoint. He was responding to concerns voiced by Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, about Tinubu’s […] The post Tinubu govt may soon borrow from Opay, Moniepoint, says Dino Melaye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt. He warned that it has surpassed the country’s legal threshold and poses a significant risk to fiscal stability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public […] The post Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen

Tribune Online Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen The reforms are delivering measurable impact in terms of investor confidence, reduced spending on fuel imports, greater energy self-sufficiency.... Nigeria’s debt profile has reached critical level — Speaker Tajudeen Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Bandits Attack Worshippers In Zamfara, Kill Residents In Kaduna

Bandits launched fresh attacks in Zamfara and Kaduna States on Sunday morning, abducting worshippers and leaving several others dead and injured. The assault in Zamfara reportedly occurred in Dansadau town during the early morning Subhi prayer, where gunmen stormed the mosque and kidnapped a number of worshippers. Security analyst, Bakatsine, disclosed the incident in a […] The post Bandits Attack Worshippers In Zamfara, Kill Residents In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Reps members across party lines will defend Speaker Tajudeen’s mandate – Agbese

Tribune Online Reps members across party lines will defend Speaker Tajudeen’s mandate – Agbese According to him, the Speaker’s leadership over the last two years has promoted harmony and reduced friction among lawmakers, as members feel Reps members across party lines will defend Speaker Tajudeen’s mandate – Agbese Tribune Online

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1 week ago We are dedicated to the priorities of the people, nation – Abbas

Hold your elected representatives to account – House Leader By George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Abbas Tajudeen, has reiterated that the current House is dedicated to the priorities of Nigerians and the nation, saying that they have remained unwavering in their commitment to aligning their legislative efforts with the dynamic […] The post We are dedicated to the priorities of the people, nation – Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Speaker Tajudeen rallies CPC bloc in APC for Tinubu’s re

Tribune Online 2027: Speaker Tajudeen rallies CPC bloc in APC for Tinubu’s re-election "I want to seize this opportunity, Mr. President, to assure you of the unconditional support of all former CPC members in your administration 2027: Speaker Tajudeen rallies CPC bloc in APC for Tinubu’s re-election Tribune Online

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1 week ago After LEADERSHIP Report, Reps Sets Up Panel To Probe 785 NASC Recruitments

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has approved the constitution of an ad-hoc committee to investigate the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise into the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). The decision followed the exclusive report by LEADERSHIP, which revealed that lawmakers were miffed by NASC’s recruitment of 785 staff without their inputs or getting […]

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2 w. ago Soldiers rescue 9 kidnapped victims in Sokoto, kill terrorists in Zamfara ambush

From Molly Kilete   The Nigerian Army said Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have rescued nine persons kidnapped from Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State and neutralized scores of terrorists in a successful ambush conducted in Shinkafi LGA of  Zamfara State in the late hours of 31 September. Media Information Officer […] The post Soldiers rescue 9 kidnapped victims in Sokoto, kill terrorists in Zamfara ambush appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Resumption Showdown: Abbas Admits Reps’ Agitations Valid, Probes Recruitment Of 785 Staff

The House of Representatives has dismissed reports of an impending “showdown” with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas when lawmakers reconvene on September 23, insisting that the green chamber remained united, even as it acknowledged members’ concerns over delayed constituency projects and the controversial recruitment of 785 new parliamentary staff. Recall that LEADERSHIP had on Saturday, August 30, […]

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2 w. ago Decaying bodies from banditry killings fueling Cholera outbreak in Zamfara — Official

Tribune Online Decaying bodies from banditry killings fueling Cholera outbreak in Zamfara — Official Mainasara, while speaking in an exclusive interview with Nigerian Tribune in Gusau on Saturday, disclosed that Decaying bodies from banditry killings fueling Cholera outbreak in Zamfara — Official Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Another body recovered from Lagos lagoon after Third Mainland Bridge accident

Tribune Online Another body recovered from Lagos lagoon after Third Mainland Bridge accident "The body of the second victim was recovered during an extended SAR operation and has been delivered to his family. Another body recovered from Lagos lagoon after Third Mainland Bridge accident Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Zamfara: ADC playing politics with human lives – PDP governors

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of allegedly playing politics with the killings in Zamfara State. The forum, in a statement by its Director General, Emmanuel Agbo, on Monday, said the ADC has always constituted a clog to national unity and harmony. The […] The post Zamfara: ADC playing politics with human lives – PDP governors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Four Die, Three Injured In Delta Road Crash At Second Niger Bridge

Tragedy struck on Monday in Asaba, Delta State, as four people lost their lives and three others sustained injuries in a fatal road accident at the Second Niger Bridge. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday involving a truck loaded with cement and two other vehicles. Eyewitnesses said the accident was caused by […] The post Four Die, Three Injured In Delta Road Crash At Second Niger Bridge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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