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Flood Alert: States Order Evacuation As FG Issues Disaster Warning

State governments have directed residents living around flood plains and erosion spots to vacate these danger zones before it is too late. The advisory is coming against the backdrop of the heavy rainfall predicted for July in some states even as the Federal Government also sounded a warning to the citizens living near natural waterways, flood plains, and erosion spots. In a statement on Wednesday, the National Emergency Management Agency […]

todayJuly 6, 2023

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Initiate Joint Security Operation For Farmers To Return To Their Farmlands

      The House of Representatives wants the Federal Government to initiate a coordinated joint security operation to flush out bandits, destroy their camps and allow farmers to return to their farmlands. The call came after the adoption of a motion on the ‘”Need to address the incessant banditry attacks on Villages in Dustin-Ma/Kurfi Federal Constituency of Katsina State”, sponsored by Mr. Aminu Balele Kurfi. The lawmaker stated that on June 12, 2023, seven communities within Kurfi and Dutsinma […]

todayJuly 5, 2023

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NEMA Seeks NAF Support On Disaster Management

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has solicited for more support and stronger partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the management of disasters and enhancement of disaster risk reduction. The Director-General NEMA, Mustapha Habib Ahmed, made the request during a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar at the Headquarters NAF, Abuja. The DG stated that with the current growing rate […]

todayJuly 5, 2023

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Ag IGP Orders Deployment Of CPs, Harps On Professionalism, Integrity

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of thirty-five (35) Commissioners of Police to various state commands and formations across the country. The IGP who made this known at the Force Headquarters in Abuja assured that the postings are in line with the commitment of the police leadership in ensuring effective policing, security, and the maintenance of law and order Amongst the newly […]

todayJuly 5, 2023

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HOR Moves To Include Leadership Studies In Curriculum

    The House of Representatives has called for the engagement of relevant stakeholders to formulate a policy to incorporate leadership training into the curriculum of Nigerian schools at all levels. The House also said a timeline should be set for the adoption and implementation of the policy to enable every child in Nigeria to be trained in leadership to encourage selflessness, nationalism and patriotism. These were some of the resolutions following the adoption of a motion on the need […]

todayJuly 5, 2023

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Reps Call For Restoration Of Lake Chad For Economic Benefits

      The House of Representatives has called for the recharge and restoration of Lake Chad to alleviate the severe economic and humanitarian consequences of the shrinking of the lake. This was sequel to the adoption of the motion moved by Ahmed Mohammed Munir from Kaduna at plenary in Abuja. Moving the motion, Munir said, “Lake Chad, has been rapidly shrinking over time due to climate change and unsustainable water management practices.” He expressed concern that the shrinking of […]

todayJuly 5, 2023

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House Committees To Be Constituted This Month

The Chairman, House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Media and Publicity, Mrs Khadija Bukar-Ibrahim says the House Standing Committees will be constituted this month for smooth take off of the House. Mrs Khadija Bukar-Ibrahim stated this during an interactive session with the Press Corps in Abuja. According to her, the delay in the composition of the committees is due to pending appointment of members of the body of Principal Officers. Mrs.Bukar-Ibrahim noted that it was at the discretion of the […]

todayJuly 4, 2023

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House Of Representatives Unveil Principal Officers The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas has announced the names of Principal officers of the 10th Assembly. Announcing the names during plenary, the Speaker said the Principal officers for the majority party were endorsed by 143 lawmakers of the APC. This according to him includes Professor Julius Ihonvbere from Edo state as the Majority House leader, Mr Halims Abdullahi from Kogi state as the Deputy Majority leader, Mr Usman Bello-Kumo from Gombe state as Chief whip and Mrs Onanuga Adewumi from Ogun state as Deputy Chief whip. Mrs Onanuga is the only female in the House Leadership. For the Minority principal officers, the Speaker announced Mr Kingsley Chinda of the PDP from Rivers state as the Minority house leader, Mr Ali Isa from Gombe state of the PDP as the Minority whip, Aliyu Sani Madaki from Kano state of the NNPP as Deputy Minority leader from Kano state and Mr Ozidonabi George from Anambra state of the LP as deputy minority whip. The speaker who congratulated them, prayed for God to give them the wisdom to discharge their duties effectively. Principal Officers are the executive officers who would work together to shape the affairs of the parliament and the business of lawmaking.  The Principal Officers also take critical decisions that pertain to the functions and activities in the parliament be they legislative, administrative or bureaucratic. They also interface with the executive, when the need arises, to ensure hitch-free governance.  Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas has announced the names of Principal officers of the 10th Assembly. Announcing the names during plenary, the Speaker said the Principal officers for the majority party were endorsed by 143 lawmakers of the APC. This according to him includes Professor Julius Ihonvbere from Edo state as the Majority House leader, Mr Halims Abdullahi from Kogi state as the Deputy Majority […]

todayJuly 4, 2023

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UTME Top Scorer’s Dad Declares Daughter Innocent

Mr Romanus Ejikeme, father of Ejikeme Mmesoma, who the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board accused of manipulating her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, has defended her daughter, saying she is innocent of the allegation against her. This was as the founder of Innoson Motors, Innocent Chukwuma, who had offered Mmesoma N3m scholarship, demanded a probe. JAMB had in a statement on Sunday accused Mmesoma, who hails from Anambra State, of […]

todayJuly 4, 2023