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Gbajabiamila seeks more proactive military, new funding model

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2020 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has advocated for a more proactive Nigerian military in tune with the prevailing global realities. The Speaker said the deployment of the military globally has moved beyond conventional responsibilities of physical protection of the

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Gbajabiamila calls for integrity, transparency in pension fund management

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday in Abuja called for integrity and transparency in the management of pension funds. Gbajabiamila made the call during a three-day public hearing/investigation held for stakeholders on the non-remittance of pension contributions by employers. Reactions trail Emir Sanusi II dethronement The public hearing was also

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NAPTIP, begin to publicize sex traffickers – Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The House of Representatives has asked the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to begin shaming sex traffickers in their homes, including widespread publication of names and pictures of convicted traffickers. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Rimamnde Kwewum (PDP-Taraba) and seven others during plenary presided

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Reps committed to Diaspora voting, Gbajabiamila declares

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has assured that the 9th House is committed to the issue of Diaspora voting. He noted that after years of struggle on the issue of Diaspora voting, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel under the current National Assembly. 2023: We’ll support candidate with […]

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Gbajabiamila felicitates with el-Rufai at 60

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has felicitated with the Kaduna state Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai on his 60th birthday. The speaker described Gov. el-Rufai as a visionary leader whose main pre-occupation is to make Kaduna state great. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the […]

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Declare state of emergency on power, Reps charge President

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Thursday charged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a State of Emergency on the power sector. The decision follows the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Nnolim Nnaji (PDP-Enugu) during plenary presided over by the House Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila. Presenting the motion tagged: “Urgent need to declare state of emergency […]

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Gbajabiamila, Wase mourn Longjan as Reps suspend plenary

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed sadness over the death of Senator Ignatius Longjan. Sen. Longjan, who represented Plateau South Senatorial District, passed away at a Turkish hospital in Abuja on February 10, 2020 at the age of 75. Gbajabiamila said that Sen. Lomgjan would be missed by members of […]

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Border closure yielding positive results, declares Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the border closure by the federal government is yielding positive results as Nigerian farmers are smiling to the bank. Gbajabiamila said the action by the federal government has forced Nigerians to now consume locally farmed products, especially Nigerian rice. Gbajabiamila spoke in Surulere, Lagos

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Shun cultism, drugs, Gbajabiamila tells students

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has advised students to shun cultism, drugs and other vices capable of undermining their academic career and future. Gbajabiamila spoke on Sunday in Lagos at the end of a two-day counselling and health programme organised for students in his Surulere 1 Federal Constituency. The programme, which featured […]

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Oshiomhole commends Gbajabiamila for commitment to budget passage

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

‎National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has commended the commitment and patriotism of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila towards the quick passage of the 2020 budget. The APC national chairman also lauded the efforts of the Gbajabiamila-led House, especially members of the APC caucus, for ensuring

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Gbajabiamila congratulates Bello, Lyon

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2019 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states, Yahaya Bello and David Lyon, for emerging victorious. Gbajabiamila, in a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, said the victories recorded

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Sanwo-Olu urges political office holders to emulate Gbajabiamila’s philanthropy

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2019 0

Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged political office holders and politicians to cultivate the attitude of giving back to their communities as demonstrated by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. The governor at the weekend in Lagos while commissioning some projects facilitated by the speaker said giving back to one’s community […]

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Gbajabiamila seeks parliamentary cooperation with Egypt

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2019 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has emphasised the need for a deeper parliamentary cooperation between Nigeria and Egypt. The speaker said though both countries have been enjoying great relationships since the 1960s, the time has come for the parliaments of both countries to explore other areas that would be of mutual benefits […]

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AGF Malami meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila over seamless passage of bills

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2019 0

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Thursday met with the leadership of the National Assembly on developing a working relationship that would ensure seamless passage of bills. Malami, for about an hour at the National Assembly, met with the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the […]

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Gbajabiamila seeks professional legal unit for N/Assembly

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2019 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has advocated for the expansion and professionalization of the National Assembly legal department for optimal legislative performance. The speaker, who expressed concern over the quality of legislation emanating from the National Assembly, said the National Assembly legal department must be strengthened to deliver

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Family of police killing petitions Sanwo-Olu, others, seeks probe

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2019 0

Patrick Okohue – Benin The family of one late Francis Idum, who was shot dead by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has called on the Lagos state government, the National Assembly and the inspector general of police to intervene over the unlawful killing of their son. The family in a statement addressed to […]

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Why I wants Gbajabiamila’s seat in House of Reps –Banjo

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

A House of Representatives aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Surulere Constituency 01 of Lagos State, Aderemi Banjo has assured residents of the constituency that if elected to the position he will restore hope and opportunity to the people and put a new song in their mouths. Banjo said he mission […]

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Lawmaker, Femi Gbajabiamila’s Gift

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2018 0

If you have been following the happenings on social media lately, you must have come across one of the trending news of Nigeria Lawmaker, Femi Gbajabiamila who gave his wife a new G-wagon with “Assurance” license plates for her 50th birthday. The House of Reps Majority leader may have regretted flaunting such gift on social […]

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APC Reps have endorsed Oshiomhole’s chairmanship bid — Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2018 0

The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the House have endorsed former Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as the next chairman of the ruling party. Speaking on Wednesday, Gbajiabiamila said the APC House members met with Oshiomhole and are […]

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NGO Bill causes ruckus

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2017 0

A serving senator of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Shehu Sani, has kicked against the Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO regulatory bill which is currently before the House of Representatives. The controversial bill seeks to set up a federal agency to be known as the NGO Regulatory Commission to regulate activities of NGO’s and civil society organisations, […]