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Reps Back Bill to Establish Agriculture Economics Institute
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading a bill seeking for an act to establish Nigerian Institute of Agriculture and Applied Economics to regulate, control and determine the standard of knowledge to be…
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Welcomes Partnership For Climate Change
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has lamented the devastating effects of climate change on communities in Nigeria, describing the menace as a living crisis.
He made the submission…
PDP South East Demands National Secretary Position
The South East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the National Working Committee (NWC) to uphold its decision regarding the Office of the National Secretary.
In a communique issued…
President Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval for 2025 FCT Budget
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s 2025 Appropriation Bill.
It's been reported that President Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to…
Nigeria Advocates Regional Partnership for Democracy in West Africa
The Nigerian Government has called on West Africa countries to endorse the Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD) as an instrument for democratic reform within the sub-region.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf…
Edo Assembly Appoints New PDP Whip Amid Uproar
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday nominated Mr Eugene Inegbeboh (PDP, Igueben) as the new Minority Whip of the Edo State House of Assembly.
His nomination came following the defection of the former Minority Whip,…
Senate Leader Backs Defection of Kebbi State Lawmakers
Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has justified the defection of all federal lawmakers from Kebbi State to the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the ruling party “is now running a government of…
Insecurity: Senate Presses for Troop Increase in North-East
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Nigerian Armed Forces to urgently deploy additional personnel and advanced equipment to Borno and Yobe states.
The Red Chamber passed the resolution in the wake of a fresh wave of attacks…
Speaker Abbas Urges Tighter Border Controls to Safeguard Nigeria
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mr. Abbas Tajudeen has stressed the need for better border controls, noting that the present porous nature of Nigerian borders exposes the country to eventualities in other West-African…
TETFUND: Reps Mull Inclusion of Inter-University Centres
The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, a Bill seeking inclusion of Inter–University Centres among beneficiaries of tax imposed under the TETFUND Act; for improved training and research.
The proposed legislation…