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10th HoR At 1: We’ll Continue To Provide Legislative Intervention As Opposition — Chinda
As the 10th the House of Representatives marks its first year on June 13, Opposition Leader in the House, Rep Kingsley Chinda, has said that so far, so good, the House would continue to strive through legislative intervention to accomplish purpose of government that encompasses all Nigerians. The Rivers State-born lawmaker, who represents Obio/Akpor federal constituency in the House, made the assertion in commemoration of the House of Representatives’ one year anniversary in the 10th National…
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Ex-Presidential Candidate Tasks Councils On Safe Shuttle Buses
Former presidential candidate in 2019 and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has canvassed the provision of safe shuttle buses to ease movement of commuters especially in neighborhood streets. Olawepo-Hashim who stated this while giving out seven cars to members of his staff as well as worship leaders at the Covenant Altar of Worship Ministry, said the provision of such buses would ameliorate the sufferings and security concerns that Nigerians have to deal with…
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Tinubu, Akpabio Committed To Impactful Nationhood – Natives
A pro-democracy group under the aegis of The Natives has said President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have shown ‘uncommon’ commitment to impactful leadership and nationhood in their one year on the saddle. The Natives, congratulated President Tinubu on his one year anniversary of the Renewed Hope Agenda, the 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria, and as the political knight that oversaw the sustained democratic journey to midwife our present dispensation, we celebrate…
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10th Reps Process 1,188 Bills, 679 Motions, 300 Petitions
The 10th House of Representatives has beaten records of some previous Assemblies, having received a total of 1, 188 Bills; 679 Motions and about 300 Petitions in one legislative session. The present 10th House was constituted on June 13, 2023 with the election of Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and Benjamin Kalu as Speaker and Deputy Speaker, respectively. The National Assembly is empowered by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as altered) make laws for the stability, peace…
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Protect Nigeria’s Democracy, ADC Tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said President Bola Tinubu owes Nigeria the civic responsibility to protect its democracy. National youth leader of ADC, Chukwuka Odimbu, who stated this during an event organised to mark the Democracy Day, however urged Nigerian youths to be actively involved in ensuring that democracy thrives. Odimbu said, “The present administration of president Ahmed Bola Tinubu owes the country a civic responsibility to protect our young democracy, as do successive governments.”…
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Democracy Day: Embrace Patriotism, Kwara Senator Urges Nigerians
The senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has called on Nigerians to embrace patriotism and renew their commitment to democratic values, including equality, accountability, transparency and respect for human rights. He made the call while congratulating Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day. Mustapha reflected on Nigeria’s journey towards freedom, justice, and democratic governance and pointed out that, “June 12 is more than just a date on the calendar; it…
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Clark Clamours For 2014 Confab Report, Igbo Reintegration
Elder statesman and former federal commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Clark has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement the 2014 National Conference report. He also urged the president to ensure the reiteration of the Igbo in the socio-political sphere of the country. The elder statesman further asked the president to release the leader of the Indigenous Peoples Of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the same way the Miyetti Allah President, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo was…
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- June 13, 2024
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June 12: Opposition’s Failure To Unite, Threat To Democracy – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday said the failings of the opposition parties to uphold the functionality of their existence is the major threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Atiku, who stated this in his Democracy Day message, said the failure of opposition political parties to form a coalition and articulate a plan of good governance makes them more guilty than the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) which, he said, has brought a dawn of gloom in…
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Democracy Day: Yiaga Africa Demands New Social Compact With Citizens
Yiaga Africa has charged the government to renegotiate a new social compact with Nigerians in light of the declined trust in its institutions over the past 25 years of Nigeria’s democratic experience. In its Democracy Day message yesterday, the civil society organisation said renegotiating the social compact can create a more inclusive society with equal opportunities and access to resources as well as emphasize shared values and responsibilities, fostering community and solidarity among citizens. Executive director…
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Nwodo, Wabara To Lead 20-man Ohanaeze Committee On Restructuring
The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has picked former Enugu State Governor, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, and former Senate President Adolphus Wabara to lead a 20-man committee which will articulate a position for Ndigbo in the proposed restructuring of Nigeria. Other notable members of the committee include: former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, Senator Ben Obi, Senator Julius Ucha, Barrister Dan Nwanyanwu, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, Prof. Charles Nwekeaku, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, Chief Osita…
