NLC Demands Immediate Reinstatement of 900 Sacked Staff of KEDC
By: Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate and unconditional reinstatement of over nine hundred staff of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) recently sacked in what the Labour Centre described as an unjust and illegal manner. A statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Affairs at […]
Speaker Abbas Emphasizes Importance Of Parliamentary Oversight of Security Agencies
Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says effective parliamentary oversight of security agencies will help to guarantee adherence to the rule of law and uphold human rights. Abbas stated this on Thursday at a two-day workshop on the development of a legislative oversight manual: security agencies as case studies, organized […]
Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges President Tinubu to Facilitate Kanu’s release
Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made the call during a press briefing at the National Assembly following the inaugural meeting of the House Committee on […]
Reps To Hold Exhibition on Gender Inclusion
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in partnership with Advocacy for Civic Engagement Centre, ElectHER and National Assembly Library will next month hold an exhibition on gender inclusion, tagged, “Art for Governance”. The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this […]
New Permanent Secretary Assumes Office At Labour Ministry, Harps On Patriotism
By Chinedu Echianu The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Labour and Employment, Dr. Salihu A. Usman has emphasised the importance of patriotism in driving better service delivery. Usman, who spoke in Abuja as he assumed duties in the Ministry Wednesday, said that public officials must be patriotic to effectively discharge their duties. A statement signed […]
Ninth Clerk to the National Assembly Assumes Role
Oluwakemi Kindness The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamorudeen Ogunlana has formally assumed duty as the Ninth CNA since 1993. Ogunlana took over after a handover ceremony which took place at the National Assembly complex, Abuja at the weekend attended by management staff and other Dignitaries. Speaking briefly during the handover ceremony, the […]
NECA Secures Landmark Court Judgement Against Nigerian Customs Service
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has secured a favourable judgement for its members at the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a suit filed in 2022, following a circular from the Federal Government, which imposed additional tax burdens on Businesses. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the Director General of […]
Immortalize Our Father, Late Pa Akinkunmi’s Children Tell Federal Government
Oluwakemi Kindness The family of late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of the Nigerian national flag, are calling for the prompt immortalization of their late father as promised by the Government. One of the late icon’s sons, Akinwunmi Akinkunmi, stated this when the Federal Government fullfilled it promised donation of thirty million naira to the family. […]
Customs Partners National Sports Commission to Boost Sports in Nigeria
Oluwakemi Kindness As part of efforts to revitalise sports, engage youths in meaningful activities, and enhance Nigeria’s global sports profile, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the support of the National Sports Commission to host the African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Sports […]
Best Minister Award : Rep Betara Extols Wike’s Leadership Virtues
Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on FCT, Representative Aliyu Muktar Betara has extol the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike for his infrastructural strides in the nation’s capital city. Representative Betara states this in a congratulatory message to the FCT Minister who was conferred with the award as the “Minister […]