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Abia Rep in argument with Abbas for ‘ignoring’ letter on Nnamdi Kanu’s health

A member of the House of Representatives from Abia, Obi Aguocha, on Tuesday, engaged in a heated confrontation with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for allegedly ignoring a letter on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu’s health. Aguocha representing Ikwuano/Umuahia north/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State during Tuesday’s sitting, raised a
Abia Rep in argument with Abbas for ‘ignoring’ letter on Nnamdi Kanu’s health

A member of the House of Representatives from Abia, Obi Aguocha, on Tuesday, engaged in a heated confrontation with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for allegedly ignoring a letter on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu’s health.

Aguocha representing Ikwuano/Umuahia north/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State during Tuesday’s sitting, raised a point of privilege, stating that a letter he submitted on August 26 to the Abbas, Attorney-General of the federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and President Bola Tinubu regarding Kanu’s worsening health condition has yet to receive any response.

“The Nigerian Medical Association has conducted a second evaluation, and the results even further confirm the deteriorating health of Nnamdi Kanu, that he has organ deficiencies, low potassium, and that he is, as we speak, on the verge of death.

“Mr speaker, this is not politics or any other thing, but it is a fundamental human right that should be ascribed to Nnamdi Kanu.

“Most other people in that gap have been given opportunities to even travel overseas to seek medical attention.

“Nnamdi Kanu is neither convicted of any crimes in Nigeria and must be protected under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.

The debate was said to have quickly turned tense as the speaker questioned Aguocha’s use of “point of privilege” to demand action.

Aguocha said he had visited the speaker’s office, arguing that his motion was a “matter of life and death”.

But Abbas insisted that the floor of the house was not the right place for such follow-up and advised Aguocha to meet him directly, reiterating that he had no obligation to disclose what had been done about the letter.

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Tinubu declines assent to Transport Technology, Library Trust Fund Bills

President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing fiscal loopholes, policy conflicts and unsustainable provisions in public administration. They are the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (Establishment) Bill, 2025, and the National Library Trust Fund (Establishment, etc.) Amendment Bill, 2025. Tinubu explained in separate letters addressed to
Tinubu declines assent to Transport Technology, Library Trust Fund Bills

President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing fiscal loopholes, policy conflicts and unsustainable provisions in public administration.

They are the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (Establishment) Bill, 2025, and the National Library Trust Fund (Establishment, etc.) Amendment Bill, 2025.

Tinubu explained in separate letters addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday, that both bills contained clauses that could compromise transparency, economic stability, and good governance if enacted in their current form.

On the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology Bill, the President said he objected to provisions introducing unauthorized levies on trade, uncontrolled borrowing, and the power to invest government appropriations in securities.

He particularly faulted Section 18(4a) of the bill, which sought to fund the institute through “1% of the freight on every import and export” without Federal Executive Council approval, warning that such a levy would overburden businesses and create an unregulated revenue stream outside the national budgetary process.

The President also criticized Section 20, which allowed the institute to borrow up to N50 million without presidential consent, describing it as a loophole that could enable repeated borrowing below the threshold to evade oversight.

Similarly, he described Sections 21 and 23 which empowered the institute to invest government-appropriated funds as “fiscally dangerous,” stressing that the institute is not a revenue-generating agency.

“These provisions, if allowed, would not only undermine fiscal discipline but also create opportunities for financial abuse. For these reasons, I withhold my assent to the bill,” Tinubu stated.

On the National Library Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill, the President said while the bill’s objectives were commendable, certain provisions conflicted with established federal laws and policies.

He cited sections addressing agency funding, taxation of national entities, staff remuneration, and tenure or age limits for service, warning that these could set a precedent “unsustainable and against the public interest.”

“For these reasons, I cannot grant presidential assent to the bill in its present form. I urge the Senate to revisit and address the identified issues,” the President declared.

After reading the correspondences, the Senate President commended Tinubu’s diligence and directed relevant committees to rework the affected bills.

“This demonstrates the seriousness with which Mr President is reviewing every legislation we pass. It is now our responsibility to carefully address the issues he has raised,” Akpabio said.

He referred the Transport Technology Bill to the Committee of the Whole for further legislative action, while the Library Trust Fund Bill was sent to the Committees on Special Duties and Establishment, and Public Service Matters for similar action.

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Over 1,844 murdered in two years: Amnesty International unveils report on South east

International rights group, Amnesty International, AI, has unveiled a report chronicling chilling stories of killings in the South East of Nigeria by state and non state actors in the past 10 years. Top officials of the group unveiled the report titled: A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South East Nigeria, in Enugu,
Over 1,844 murdered in two years: Amnesty International unveils report on South east

International rights group, Amnesty International, AI, has unveiled a report chronicling chilling stories of killings in the South East of Nigeria by state and non state actors in the past 10 years.

Top officials of the group unveiled the report titled: A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South East Nigeria, in Enugu, during a press conference, attended by the media, lawyers and heads of civil society organizations.

The group’s Director, Mr Isa Sanusi, who read a text of the brief overview of key findings in the work said Nigerian authorities must investigate human rights violations in the South-East region, which happened in the past 10 years, starting from August 2015 to date.

He said: “The persistent failure of government to address the security crisis In the country’s SouthEast region has created a free-for-all reign of impunity in which numerous state and nonstate actors have committed serious human rights violations and killed at least 1,844 people between January 2021 and June 2023.

“The Nigerian authorities must begin addressing the security crisis in the south-east region by carrying out transparent, impartial and effective investigation of killings, assassinations, enforced disappearances and other atrocities committed by state and non-state actors since August 2015.

“The report: A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in Southeast Nigeria, which documents unlawful killings, torture, enforced disappearances and arbitrary arrests at the hands of rampaging gunmen, state-backed paramilitary outfits, vigilante, criminal gangs and cults groups in the South-East region provides the authorities with adequate leads to open an investigation that will end the impunity and provide victims with justice.”

The group blamed the Nigerian authorities’ brutal clampdown on pro-Biafra protests from August 2015 as the genesis of the problem which they said plunged the South-East region into an endless cycle of bloodshed, which has created a climate of fear and left many communities vulnerable.

“Assassinations of prominent personalities and attacks on highways, security personnel and facilities are chilling reminders of the region’s insecurity.

“Despite the scale of the atrocities against the people, justice and adequate reparations have eluded victims of the violence.

“No one knows exactly the number of people killed in the southeast since August 2015. Many people have been declared missing or forcibly disappeared. The number of high profile killings and the consistent fear of possible attacks, anywhere and anytime, show how badly the authorities are failing to protect lives and property and ensure law and order.

“Impunity for these human rights crimes continues to have a chilling effect on the enjoyment of other human rights. The Nigerian authorities must uphold their constitutional and international human rights obligations by guaranteeing, protecting and ensuring the rights to life, physical integrity, and liberty security and safety of the people and stemming the tide of rampant insecurity in the South-East region.

“Authorities must undertake prompt, thorough, independent, impartial, transparent and effective investigations into all allegations of violations and abuses committed by state and non-state actors in the region,” Sanusi said.

The conference featured testimonies from victims. They included Palace Secretary of Lilu community; one of the communities affected by activities of separatists in Anambra State, Dr Dominic Okoli and Mr Nduka Ozor, and indigene of Agwa community in Imo State.

Ozor who gave a chilling detail of how his brother was abducted and killed stated in 2022, that the people referred to as unknown gunmen were very well known in the community, but no one dared to speak.

He broke down in the middle of his testimony, sobbing that: “November of same year, Dr Asor a famous traditional ruler from my village was abducted and killed, while Agwa police station was also burnt down.

“Property worth over N1billion was destroyed, many people disappeared. When they kill, they cut off the heads and display them in the marketplace. If they entered your shop and took what they wanted, you never dared to ask for money. We are calling on the government to ensure justice for those who lost their lives.”

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Rep condemns bandits attack on Kwara community

Raheem Tunji Olawuyi, member representing Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, in the House of Representatives, has strongly condemned the Monday attack in Idofin Odo-Ashe, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State. The federal lawmaker, in a personal statement issued on Tuesday, described the attack as a cowardly act that seeks to disrupt the peace and stability of
Rep condemns bandits attack on Kwara community

Raheem Tunji Olawuyi, member representing Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, in the House of Representatives, has strongly condemned the Monday attack in Idofin Odo-Ashe, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The federal lawmaker, in a personal statement issued on Tuesday, described the attack as a cowardly act that seeks to disrupt the peace and stability of the community.

Ajuloopin, expressed deep concern over the unfortunate incident and sympathized with the victims, their families, and the entire community affected by the bloody attack.

He argued that acts of violence have no place in a civilized society and urged security agencies to intensify efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

While commending the swift response of both the federal and Kwara State governments, as well as the security agencies and local vigilante groups, the lawmaker reiterated that the fight against insecurity requires collective responsibility.

He also called on traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with security operatives by providing timely and credible information.

“Security is everyone’s business. We cannot afford to leave the safety of our communities solely to government agencies.

“Every citizen must be actively involved in safeguarding our environment and ensuring that peace prevails,” Ajuloopin declared.

He reaffirmed his commitment to continued collaboration with relevant authorities to ensure that lasting peace and security return to all parts of Kwara South and beyond.

Ajuloopin, also appealed for calm, assuring that both the federal and state governments are working tirelessly to address the root causes of insecurity and prevent future occurrences.

Rep condemns bandits attack on Kwara community