7 h. ago Constitution review: Reps committed to special seats for women, PWDs

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House is committed to creating special seats for women and Persons living With Disability (PWDs) in the  National Assembly, in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who stated this, at the Second Legislative Open Week in Abuja, said the House was considering reserving 10 percent  and […] The post Constitution review: Reps committed to special seats for women, PWDs- Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker

Tribune Online Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday said that the House was considering reserving 10 per cent of elective seats in the National Assembly for women and 5 per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the ongoing constitution review exercise as part of inclusive governance.3. Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered –Abbas

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said over ₦300 billion public funds discovered to have been unaccounted for in audit reports are yet to be recovered by the Federal Government. Abbas stated this at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, jointly organized […] The post Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered –Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered – Abbas 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that over ₦300 billion  public funds discovered  to unaccounted for in  audit reports are yet to be recovered by the Federal Government. Abbas stated this, while speaking at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, […] The post Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered – Abbas  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen has said that the National Assembly infrastructure and property agency bill (IPA) was... NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Nasarawa North APC endorses Tinubu for 2027, urges Sule for Senate

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa North Senatorial District have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027, while unanimously urging Governor Abdullahi Sule to contest the Senate seat to represent the zone in the same election year. The endorsement was made at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting […] The post Nasarawa North APC endorses Tinubu for 2027, urges Sule for Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Members will receive a ‘handshake’ as Abass woos lamakers to partake in NASS’ open week

During the first plenary session last week, Tajudeen Abass, speaker of the House of Representatives, made an important announcement to read more Members will receive a ‘handshake’ as Abass woos lamakers to partake in NASS’ open week

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5 d. ago ‘My Party, Our Party Now Is ADC’, Ihedioha Tells Supporters, Followers

Former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has informed his teeming supporters and followers that he had moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after quiting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing the leaders of his grasstoots-based Rebuild Imo Movement (RIM) structure at his Civil Centre residence on Thursday, […]

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6 d. ago Abbas seeks special African parliamentary forum to tackle resource conflicts

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for a special African parliamentary forum to address resource conflicts on the African continent. Abbas explained that the parliamentary special forum would monitor regions with resource conflicts and collaborate with regional legislative bodies to collate data, recommend safeguards, and support […] The post Abbas seeks special African parliamentary forum to tackle resource conflicts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Poor management of natural resources, open borders, extreme ideologies, and alienation of young people are causing conflicts that threaten lives and institutions Plans underway to reposition Nigeria’s solid mineral sector— Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN

Tribune Online Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday, tasked the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) with mobilising support for the gender-based bills in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution at the National Assembly. Speaker Abbas, who gave the charge in Abuja while addressing the leadership of FOMWAN […] Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Tinubu praises Wike’s embodiment of Renewed Hope Agenda transforming neglected FCT communities

Commissions newly constructed access roads in Giri district Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the commissioning of newly constructed access roads in the Giri District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, lavished high praise on the Minister, Nyesom Wike, describing him as […] The post Tinubu praises Wike’s embodiment of Renewed Hope Agenda transforming neglected FCT communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden

Tribune Online Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for debt cancellation mechanisms, including... Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Speaker Tajudeen to empower vocational training graduates with N100m start

Tribune Online Speaker Tajudeen to empower vocational training graduates with N100m start-up fund Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen on Sunday promised to provide N100 million start-up capital for... Speaker Tajudeen to empower vocational training graduates with N100m start-up fund Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu, Abbas Bag Teachers’ Awards For Educational Transformation

President Bola Tinubu and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen were on Friday recognised for their outstanding contributions to the development of education in Nigeria, particularly in Zaria local government area of Kaduna State. The honours, conferred through awards of excellence to both them, came from the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), […]

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1 week ago Tinubu highlights focus on delivering good governance, not just theories, at Kabusa

• As Wike salutes community youth for timely completion of project   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of the newly constructed Kabusa-Ketti Road, has emphasised that good governance is not a matter of theory, but of tangible action that directly improves the lives of citizens. Represented by Speaker of […] The post Tinubu highlights focus on delivering good governance, not just theories, at Kabusa-Ketti road launch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Some of the dignitaries at the commissioning of the newly constructed Kabusa

            The post Some of the dignitaries at the commissioning of the newly constructed Kabusa-Ketti Road, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), FCT by President Bola Tinubu, represented by Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abass, on Friday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Fubara meets Amaewhule, other lawmakers in first reconciliation move

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly held his first reconciliation meeting with suspended Speaker Martins Amaewhule and other read more Fubara meets Amaewhule, other lawmakers in first reconciliation move

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1 week ago Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments

Tribune Online Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments Among the key confirmations was Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who Senate confirms Tinubu’s regional development commissions’ appointments Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu Declines Assent To NDLEA Amendment Bill Over Move To Retain Proceeds Of Crime

President Bola Tinubu has declined his assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to empower the NDLEA to directly retain part of the funds and assets seized during anti-narcotics operations. But, in a communication read at the plenary of the House of Representatives by Speaker Abbas […]

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