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Gbajabiamila hails Tinubu on inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th President

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his inauguration as the 16th President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Gbajabiamila hailed Tinubu for his sagacity,

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Ghanaian Speaker takes over from Gbajabiamila as COSAP leader

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2023 0

…promises to mentor African youths on legislative oversight By Tom Okpe Ghanaian Parliamentary Speaker, Alban Sumana Bagbin has taken over reign of the Conference, Head of African Parliamentary Speakers, (COSAP) from it’s outgoing leader, Femi Gbajabiamila in Abuja. Bagbin pledged to mentor African youths on leadership and legislative oversight of the parliament to

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Gbajabiamila congratulates Dangote on new refinery

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed his excitement and congratulations to Africa’s foremost businessman, Aliko Dangote, over the commissioning of his 650,000 barrels per day, (BPD) Dangote Oil Refinery. The multi-billion dollar facility was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari in Lagos on Monday. While describing

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2023 General Election most competitive, hard-fought since 1999 – Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has informed that the 2023 general election in the country is the most competitive and ever hard-fought since return to democratic dispensation in 1999. Gbajabiamila made this assertions in his remarks during formal induction of first batch, National Assembly members-elect in Abuja on Tuesday at […]

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Gbajabiamila celebrates Adenuga at 70

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated the Chairman, Globacom Limited, Michael Adenuga on his attainment of 70 years of age. The Speaker, according Lanre Lasisi in Statement on Friday, noted that felicitating the business mogul becomes relatively easy considering the millions of lives he has impacted positively […]

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Gbajabiamila calls for unity

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has rejoiced with Muslims across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of this year’s Ramadan. Gbajabiamila also congratulated Muslim faithful for the successful completion of the 1444/2023 Ramadan, in which he said lessons must have been learnt. […]

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Wike meets Gbajabiamila amidst Crisis in PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2023 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike met with the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Saturday amidst crisis within his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Both leaders also broke the ramadan fast together. POLITICS NIGERIA recalls that the PDP has been embroiled in crisis following the removal of its […]

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Amendments in electoral laws, operational reforms, improved elections in Nigeria – Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has stated that amendments in the nation’s electoral laws by the legislature, pronouncements by the judiciary and operational reforms by the electoral commission have significantly improved elections in Nigeria since 1999. Gbajabiamila also said amendments to the Electoral Act by the 9th National

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Election results: Avoid actions calling for fatal intervention to democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has warned political actors to avoid actions or utterances that ‘ll set stage for interventions, fatal to democracy and gains made over the last two decades. The speaker gave the warning in his welcome address to lawmakers at resumed plenary, after the presidential […]

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Currency swap: We’ll reconvene before elections – Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2023 0

…says Tinubu stands with Nigerians By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has said the House would have no option but to reconvene before the February 25 elections if the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) failed to address, hardships Nigerians face due to the currency swap policy. The speaker, in […]

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Gbajabiamila mourns as container kills 8 in Surulere

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2023 0

…calls for restriction of container trucks to ojuelegba under bridge By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has described as unfortunate and sad, the killing of eight people by a container in the Ojuelegba area of Surulere, Lagos on Sunday. According to a statement signed by Lanre Lasisi, Special Adviser, […]

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Gbajabiamila to EU: Get balanced views on Nigerian election process

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2023 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged election observer missions and monitors in Nigeria to get balanced views by speaking to a broad range of stakeholders before making their conclusions on the outcome of the forthcoming general elections. He noted that being a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-religious country, […]

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Gbajabiamila greets Anyaoku at 90

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday, felicitated with an elder statesman, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on his 90th birthday. Gbajabiamila said the former Commonwealth Secretary-General has been a unifier and a strong pillar for Nigeria and Nigerians over the years. A statement signed by Lanre Lasisi made […]

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Christmas: Gbajabiamila rejoices with Christians, calls for national prayers

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2022 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has rejoiced with Christian faithful while marking this year’s Christmas. Gbajabiamila said Christmas, which is marked to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, is a period for sober reflection and re-dedication to His teachings and ways. In a statement by his Special Adviser […]

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Foreign airlines’ trapped funds: Gbajabiamila, stakeholders seek end to crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2022 0

The leadership of the House of Representatives on Monday intervened in the ongoing dispute between Nigeria and foreign airlines over the controversial “trapped funds” belonging to the airlines. After a meeting chaired by the Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, in Abuja and attended by representatives of the airlines, International Air Transport Association

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2023: Gbajabiamila explains why some lawmakers couldn’t return

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2022 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has explained reasons why many House members couldn’t make it back to the House from their different constituencies saying that they lost tickets of their parties because of delegate system, which turned out to be the reality. DailyTimes investigations revealed that over 100 out […]

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Gbajabiamila gets 6th term bid unopposed

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2022 0

Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, House pf Representatives, on Friday won the APC ticket for the sixth term, unopposed, to represent Surulere Constituency I. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the primary election took place on Friday at Akerele Primary Health Centre, Surulere, amid tight security provided by the police, Nigeria Security and Civil […]

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Gbajabiamila’s aides enrol 100 pupils into schools in Daura Emirate

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2021 0

Tom Okpe, Abuja Political aides to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, have enrolled 100 pupils into various primary schools in the Daura Emirate of Katsina State. The Speaker’s aides, under the umbrella of Gbaja Professionals Volunteer Network, carried out the gesture as part of efforts, imbibing their principal’s habit of […]

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LAWAN @40: Gbajabiamila, Sanwo-Olu, Bello, others to grace anniversary

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2021 0

Joy Obakeye The Speaker of House of Representatives, Honorable Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello, alongside other dignitaries are expected to be part of Labour Writers Association (LAWAN) 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos. The event with the theme, “Growing Insecurity and

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Restructing: Speaker denies oppossing Southern Govs call

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2021 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the National House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has denied opposing the call for Restructing by the Southern States Governors, saying he didn’t oppose southern Governos call. The speaker, through the spokesperson of the House, Benjamin Okezie Kalu told newsmen on Friday that this allegation was attributed to statements made by […]