The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has called for the collective effort of all the stakeholders in the housing sector to fix the inherent challenges in the sector. He said that the 10th House was willing to work with the stakeholders to meet the housing needs of the people which one of them is massive deficit of units In his goodwill message as a special […]
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House Moves To Address Gas Flaring
The Speaker House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas says Gas flaring poses a great threat to human lives, as well as environmental degradation if not urgently addressed. He stated this in his opening remarks at an investigative hearing by the Adhoc committee on Gas flaring in Nigeria from 2013-2023. Mr. Abbas who was represented by the chief whip, Usman Kumo in his opening remarks, maintained that the unique hearing seeks to […]
2023 Elections : INEC Denies Monetary Assistance From Development Partners
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has urged accredited Observers for the 2023 General Election to submit their reports to enhance its Operations for future elections and deepen the Nation's democracy. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu gave the advice in Abuja during a meeting with Civil Society Organisations on the review of the 2023 General Election. Professor Yakubu said only sixty seven Observer groups out of the two hundred and […]
Rublev Beats Ruud To Clinch Swedish Open Title
Andrey Rublev beat Casper Ruud in straight sets to claim the Swedish Open title in Bastad. Russia's world number seven, 25, defeated Norway's Ruud 7-6 (7-3) 6-0 to win his second title of the year. Elsewhere, Pedro Cachin, 28, won his first career title beating 35-year-old Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas 3-6 6-0 7-5 in the Swiss Open final. The clay-court events are traditionally played after Wimbledon and before the US hard-court […]
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Toronto Masters
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next month's Canadian Open in Toronto because of fatigue, the tournament organisers have announced. The 36-year-old Serbian lost a five-set Wimbledon final to Spain's world number one Carlos Alcaraz a week ago. He will be replaced by American Christopher Eubanks in the main draw. "I have always enjoyed my time in Canada but after speaking with my team we believe this is the right decision […]
2023 WWC Update: Germany Humble Debutant Morocco
Two time FIFA women world cup winners Germany began their 2023 campaign in style as they put debutants the Atlas Lioness of Morocco to the sword with a 6-0 bashing in Melbourne. It was a comfortable victory for world number two side who squared up against world number seventy two Morocco in group H. German striker Alexandra Popp, who was ruled out of the Euro 2022 final through injury, made her […]
Transfer Update: Bayern Considers Offer From Saudi Arabia For Mane
Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane is considering an offer to join Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Nassr. Mane, 31, has fallen out of favour at the Bundesliga champions after an underwhelming first season following a £35m move from Liverpool last summer. Reports suggest Bayern are open to selling the Senegal international, with manager Thomas Tuchel saying Mane "fell short of expectations". Mane has spoken to Al-Nassr but no deal has […]
House Committees : HOR Refutes Report Of Being Under Pressure
The House of Representatives has dismissed insinuations that the speaker, Tajudeen Abbas and the leadership of the House, were under external influence or pressure over appointment of the chairmanship and the deputy chairmanship of standing committees. In a statement signed by the Deputy Chairman, Special Ad-hoc Committee on Media, Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, the House says the report is speculative and should be ignored. Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato Federal Constituency of […]
Taliban Beauty Salon Ban: Three Afghan Women Mourn
Hair and beauty salons across Afghanistan will close in the coming weeks on the Taliban's orders. Their closure will lead to the loss of an estimated 60,000 jobs. Salons had been allowed to keep operating since the Taliban retook power two years ago, but it reversed its position last month. The decision further restricts spaces open to Afghan women, who are already barred from classrooms, gyms and parks. 23-year-old Zarmina […]