Deputy Speaker Decries Absence Of Women Lawmakers In 15 States
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Monday made a strong case for the passage of the Seat Reservation for Women Bill, emphasizing it is but about justice, strategy, and national prosperity. Kalu highlighted the alarming fact of 15 States in Nigeria not having any female lawmakers, lamenting that at […]
House to Hold Public Hearing on Tax Reform Bills
The House of Representatives is set to hold a Public Hearing on four key Tax Reform Bills currently at the Committee Stage, as part of its commitment to fostering a more efficient and equitable tax system in Nigeria. The hearing which seeks to ensure broad-based stakeholder engagement, will hold from Wednesday, 26th to Friday, 28th […]
Governor Ododo Grieves Over Passing of Ex-NBC DG Tom Adaba
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the passing of the first Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Professor Tom Adaba who died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 84. Governor Ododo expressed grief over the demise of the ace broadcaster, communications scholar and media […]
CG Adeniyi Tasks Customs Comptrollers On Integrity To Service
Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has tasked it Officers to uphold the integrity of the Service by protecting its interests and ensuring that their decisions align with Customs’ mandate. Adeniyi stated this in Abuja at a Leadership Retreat for its newly promoted Comptrollers to equip them with the necessary skills for […]
Prof Abubakar Describes Death of Balogun Ajimobi As Big Loss
Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has described as devastating the death of the Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Isiaka Yusuf Okunrinjeje. This is according to a statement issued on Sunday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Professor Sulaiman said with the death […]
Speaker Abbas Faults Reliance On Government For Education Funding
Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for alternative sources of funds to finance education in Nigeria to reduce reliance on government resources. The options, he said, include Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and endowment funds. Speaker Abbas made the call at the weekend during the 31st and 32nd Annual […]
Lawmaker Lauds Gov. Bago’s contribution to national development at 51
Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman House of Representatives’ Committee on FCT, Muktar Aliyu Betara has felicitate with Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State on his 51st birthday. Representative Betara who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State in a congratulatory message sent to the Celebrant, acknowledged Governor Bago’s relentless advocacy for Nigerites as […]
Reps Constitution Panel Reviews over 150 Bills
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the 10th National Assembly is committed to delivering a people-oriented Constitution. He stated this at the end of a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State to review bills, incorporate input from consultants, familiarize members with the bill contents, […]
State Creation; 31 Request Did Not Meet Constitutional Criteria say Kalu
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, says none of the 31 requests it received for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Friday during a two-day retreat for members of the Committee in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Kalu […]
Women Empowerment Will Strengthen The Economy – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 500 women from the 21 local government areas in Kogi State. Speaking at the distribution of empowerment items to the women at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, the state capital, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted the importance of supporting women in nation-building. A statement […]