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Speaker Abbas Inaugurates Ad-hoc Committee on Naira for Crude Oil Policy

Msugh Ityokura 25 September 2025 0

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas Wednesday inaugurated an ad-hoc committee mandated to investigate the implementation and oversight of the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy. Speaking at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, Tajudeen described the exercise as

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FG Unveils Theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary

Msugh Ityokura 25 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has unveiled the official theme for the 2025 Independence Anniversary as the country prepares to celebrate 65 years of nationhood. The theme, “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” was announced by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) Wednesday in Abuja According […]

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Grace Ike Exco Restores Sight of Ex-NUJ Chair, Partners Nizamiye Hospital for Free Surgeries to Other Journalists

Msugh Ityokura 24 September 2025 0

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja Council has recorded a milestone under Comrade Grace Ike’s leadership with the facilitation of free eye surgery for a former chairman, Comrade Ndamadu Sule. The procedure, carried out on August 28, 2025, at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja, ended Sule’s seven-year battle with impaired vision. […]

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Abbas Seeks Medical, Trade Partnerships as Cuba Strengthens Ties with Nigeria

Msugh Ityokura 22 September 2025 0

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has called for stronger parliamentary diplomacy between Nigeria and Cuba to open opportunities in healthcare, education, trade, and culture. He spoke in Abuja Sunday, while receiving a Cuban delegation led by Hon. Fernando González Llort, a member of Cuba’s National Assembly and President of the Cuban Institute of […]

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Nigeria Needs State Police for Better Security Response – Deputy Speaker Kalu

Msugh Ityokura 21 September 2025 0

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has renewed calls for the establishment of state police, saying Nigeria can no longer afford to delay if it hopes to effectively confront its security challenges. Kalu who spoke with journalists in Abuja on his return from Geneva, Switzerland on Saturday where he represented Nigeria at […]

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Issues As Democratic Governance Returns To Rivers State Today

Msugh Ityokura 18 September 2025 0

Rivers State has resumed full democratic governance today, marking the end of one of the most turbulent chapters in Nigeria’s contemporary political history. A saga that pitched godfather against godson, split the ruling party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP down the middle, and tested the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. The crisis […]

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NUJ FCT Chair Harps on Transparency in Tinubu’s Tax Reforms

Msugh Ityokura 17 September 2025 0

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja Council, Grace Ike has called for transparency and accountability in the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms, stressing that revenue generated must be effectively deployed to improve infrastructure and the quality of life of Nigerians. She spoke at the maiden […]

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NASS Clerk: Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Case Beyond Our Office, Rests With Senate and Courts

Msugh Ityokura 16 September 2025 0

The office of the clerk to the national assembly says it has no power to reinstate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, insisting the decision rests with the senate or the courts. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the senate on March 6, 2025, for six months. She went to court to challenge the action, but the […]

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Kalu Meets Nigerians at Harvard, Rallies Support for Tinubu’s Reforms, Reserved Seats Bill

Msugh Ityokura 15 September 2025 0

The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has urged Nigerians at home and abroad to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms and to support the Reserved Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly. Kalu made the call during an engagement with the 2025, 2026 cohort of Nigerians at the Harvard Kennedy School […]

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Kebbi APC lawmakers demand arrest of Malami over alleged breach of peace

Msugh Ityokura 14 September 2025 0

Members of the Kebbi State Caucus in the National Assembly have called for the arrest and prosecution of former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), accusing him of breaching public peace during a recent visit to the state. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Senator Adamu […]

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Reps Push for Solid Minerals Sector Reform, Unveil Key Bills at Public Hearing

Msugh Ityokura 12 September 2025 0

The House of Representatives Thursday moved to reposition Nigeria’s solid minerals sector with the unveiling of a series of reform oriented bills at a public hearing held at the National Assembly, Abuja. Declaring the session open, Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas said the initiative marked a decisive step towards diversifying Nigeria’s economy and reducing […]

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NASC Mulls Building New Houses, Quarters For 469 Federal Lawmakers

Msugh Ityokura 11 September 2025 0

The Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Chief Saviour Enyiekere, has urged the construction of new Legislative Quarters in Abuja to address challenges of accommodation, insecurity, and poor coordination faced by federal lawmakers. Enyiekere made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.

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Reps meet finance, budget ministers over 2024–2025 budget implementation

Msugh Ityokura 11 September 2025 0

The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Wednesday met with the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu to review the implementation of the 2024–2025 Appropriations Act. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Abubakar Bichi (APC–Kano), who briefed journalists after the closed-door session in Abuja

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UK Govt Announces £19M Funding for Climate Resilience, Health Devt in Nigeria

Msugh Ityokura 10 September 2025 0

The United Kingdom, UK Government has announced a £19M funding commitment to develop Climate Resilient, health and education facilities in Nigeria The announcement was made at a joint inauguration by the UK Government, Federal Ministry of Health, the Governments of Kano and Jigawa States and UNICEF, of 84 climate-resilient schools and health care facilities under […]

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Reps seeks bigger role for traditional rulers, more space for women in politics

Msugh Ityokura 3 September 2025 0

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has unveiled fresh proposals in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, with reforms aimed at empowering women and youth, strengthening local governance, and recognising traditional rulers. Abbas spoke on Wednesday at a citizens’ roundtable in Owerri, Imo state, where he was represented by Julius Ihonvbere,

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FG opens door to local, foreign firms for renewable energy push

Msugh Ityokura 3 September 2025 0

The Federal Government has restated its readiness to partner with both local and international companies in advancing the use of renewable energy to ensure sustainable power generation, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and promoting a greener environment. The Secretary to Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume made the disclosure when a delegation from the KF

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Reps dismiss ‘showdown’ rumours, reaffirm unity under Abbas

Msugh Ityokura 31 August 2025 0

The House of Representatives has dismissed reports of an impending leadership crisis, insisting that it remains united and committed to transparency, inclusiveness, and fairness in carrying out its constitutional mandate. Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House, said in a statement on Sunday that while members are free to air personal opinions, such remarks should not […]

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“Stop sidelining the press” – Public analyst warns FG

Msugh Ityokura 30 August 2025 0

John Odebode, a public affairs analyst, has criticised the Office of the Secretary to the government of the Federation (OSGF) for turning journalists into mere spectators in the media world. John Odebode, public affairs analyst, in an interview with Daily Times Nigeria on Saturday, questioned why the role of the media has been undermined in […]

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Reps PDP caucus laments hardship, asks Tinubu to wake up to task

Msugh Ityokura 27 August 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has lamented the level of hardship being faced by Nigerians and has therefore, tasked President Bola Tinubu to wake up to his responsibilities to salvage the situation The Caucus made their position known at a Press Conference after its emergency meeting in Abuja on […]

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Emirates Airline to participate in Africa tourism, creative economy expo

Msugh Ityokura 27 August 2025 0

The United Arab Emirates, UAE has confirmed the participation of Emirates Airline in the upcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo, (AFTCREE) scheduled to hold in Abuja from the 24th to 25th of November 2025 The Expo is being organised by Afrocultour in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts Culture Tourism and Creative Economy. […]