BY PATRICK WEMAMBU The South East Senate Caucus on Wednesday expressed shock and sorrow over the death former Chairman of Diamond Bank, Dr Pascal Dozie. The Caucus in a statement in Abuja by its chairman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe said his death has robbed Nigeria of a banking guru and an acknowledged economist of high repute. […]
…says Tinubu’s action in order By Tom Okpe The Northern Regional Caucus of the House of Representatives, comprising members from the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as apt, and in the country’s best interest. Chairman […]
..says honour of judiciary at stake, portends danger for democracy By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has condemned what it described as ‘warped’ Appeal Court judgements in Plateau State, saying honour of the judiciary is at stake. He also said it portends danger for the nation’s nascent democracy. Recall that three Representatives […]
By Tom Okpe The Minority Caucus, awaiting inauguration in the10th House of Representatives has backed out of its earlier resolution to contest for the positions of Speakership and Deputy. The caucus which disclosed this, at the end of a meeting in Abuja, Monday night said non of its members have shown interest in the positions. […]
By Tom Okpe Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives, felicitates with Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr which marked, successful completion of the Holy Ramadan fasting, urging them to leverage on the lessons of the Ramadan to pray for, and instill spiritual renewal in the country. The caucus charges all citizens, especially leaders […]
By Tom Okpe Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives is alarmed by the alleged looting of over N165 billion operating surplus as well as other diverted funds running into billions of naira, by top officials of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), calling for the nations’ anti-graft body to investigate the Organization. The lawmakers described […]
…Urges Police, DSS to question them immediately Members of an alleged faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which claim to be the “Fresh PDP” have been denounced by the House Caucus of the PDP, who described them as imposters and called on law enforcement agents to call them for questioning. In a statement is […]
As the December 9, 2017, date for the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) draws nearer, other positions lined up for contention have not been receiving much attention as the race for the National Chairmanship post, believed to be the soul of the party. Not only will the free and fair conduct of […]