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IDGC: Reps Promise Polices For Protection Of Girl Child
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has assured girls of the parliament's commitment to legislations, policies geared towards the protection of the girl child in Nigeria.
This was in…
Lawmakers Urge IGP, NYSC to Rescue Missing Corps Member
Nigeria's House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on the rescue of a missing National Youth Service Corps, NYSC member, Mr. Okeke Godwin, in Ondo state.
This followed the adoption of…
PDP Orders Publicity Secretary, Others To Resign
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has directed the National Publicity Secretary, NPS, Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser, NLA, Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, to step aside.
This decision…
Senate Confirms Professor Saleh As NAHCON Chairman
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh as Chairman National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
His confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on…
APC Chieftain Urges Youths to Embrace Democracy at Annual Lecture
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerian youths to embrace democratic values and support the government's "Renewed Hope Agenda" aimed at fostering a sustainable future for the…
House Committee Discovers Infractions in Institutions Records
The House of Representative Committee on Federal Polytechnic has directed the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger state Dr. Baba Haruna to appear before it at a date to be communicated to him.
This was as the…
Court Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal to Disqualify Lawmakers
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, seeking to disqualify 27 members of the State House of Assembly due to their defection from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives…
Deputy Speaker Kalu Decries Report on Millions with Vision Loss and Blindness
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has disclosed that certain bills are underway to help address the challenges in accessing eye care services and generally improve the health system in the country.…
House Committee on Ecological Fund Visits Gombe, Pilot State for Environmental Solutions
The House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Fund has visited Gombe State for an impact assessment of areas affected by ecological challenges, such as erosion and the likes.
The team toured several gully erosion sites…
Senate Stands With Supreme Court On Local Government Autonomy
The President of Senate Godswill Akpabio, says the Senate is fully in support of the Supreme Court's judgement on granting financial autonomy to the 774 Local Governments in Nigeria.
Senator Akpabio said this, shortly after senate…