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Impersonation: DSS arrests impersonator of Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2021 0

By Tom Okpe Suspected imposters, Aminat Oluwabukola Jomoh, Olalekan Oladehinbo Adenuga ànd others are been investigated by operatives of the Department of State Services, (DSS) for impersonating the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. The Lagos office of the secret

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Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila, Obi, Adebanjo others eulogise Odumakin at laying-in-state

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2021 0

Benjamin Omoike Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday led other dignitaries to honour the late spokesman of the Yoruba social cultural group, Afenifere, at a laying-in-state, service of songs and tributes programme held at Police College, Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu was joined by former Governors Peter Obi of Anambra State, Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) Olusegun Mimiko

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PDP demands Gbajabiamila’s resignation over graft probes

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, to step down for allegedly betraying public trust demanded of his office. The party claimed that the Speaker has a deliberate plan to frustrate corruption investigations being carried out on some government agencies in the House of Representatives. It […]

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Stop under-remitting revenue – Gbajabiamila warns agencies

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2020 0

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday said that the parliament would no longer tolerate under remittance of funds by revenue generation agencies.READ ALSO: Gbajabiamila tasks journalists on factual reportage Gbajabiamila issued the warning at the commencement of a five-day interactive session on the 2021-2023 Medium-Term

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Gbajabiamila mourns former Lagos lawmaker, senator Munir Muse

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2020 0

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has mourned former Lagos lawmaker, Senator Munir Muse, describing his death as sad and painful. Muse represented Lagos Central Senatorial District in the House of Assembly from 2007 to 2011. Gbajabiamila in a statement signed on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre […]

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Court summons Gbajabiamila, stops House from passing NCDC bill

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2020 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the House of Representatives to maintain status quo on the infectious disease bill which has passed second reading. Former Kogi-west Senator, Dino Melaye filed a suit FHC/ABJ/CS/463/2020, against the National Assembly citing alleged breach of his right to freedom and life before the Federal High Court […]

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Gbajabiamila says Gambari will use his experience to make Nigeria better

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2020 0

Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the house of representatives, has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Gambari on his appointment as the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. Gbajabiamila, in a statement by his spokesman, Lanre Lasisi, said that the new Chief of Staff will use his experience to make Nigeria better. He said as a foremost diplomat […]

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Gbajabiamila denied using public funds to celebrate his mother’s birthday in Dubai

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has denied reports that he used public funds to take 300 guests to Dubai; for his mother’s birthday saying it ‘is categorically false’. The Speaker in a statement on Tuesday said his mother’s birthday which was celebrated in Dubai was strictly for family members; and […]

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We’ll continue championing rights of poor, weak Nigerians – Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the House would continue to champion the rights of weak and poor Nigerians. Gbajabiamila said that having been elected by the people, it is incumbent on members of the House as representatives to anchor the well-being of the people. He spoke at the inauguration […]

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Reps won’t accept police extra-judicial killings, harassment, others – Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

‎Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the House would not accept extra-judicial killings, harassment, intimidation and other forms of violence unleashed on innocent citizens by some men and officers of the police. The speaker described as unfortunate a situation where police officers, saddled with the constitutional responsibility of

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SERAP, others sue Gbajabiamila, Reps over ‘plan to spend N5.04bn on 400 exotic cars’

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2020 0

  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 192 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to “restrain and stop Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives and all members of the House from spending an estimated N5.04 billion to buy 400 exotic cars for principal officers […]

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Gbajabiamila charge journalists to focus on Nigeria’s dev.

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has challenged Nigerian journalists to always focus reportage on what is good for Nigeria. Gbajabiamila said the press is an integral part of the country’s democracy, hence the need for media practitioners to double-check their facts and ensure they are fair and balanced before going to press. […]

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Gbajabiamila seeks China’s support to end insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has sought the support of the Peoples Republic of China to end insecurity in Nigeria. The speaker noted that both Nigeria and China have been having good economic and political relationships, saying there was a need to establish strong military ties between the two countries with a […]

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I am for diaspora voting, but … – Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

Abuja – Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, says that constitutional amendment is needed before Nigerians in diaspora can be allowed to vote. Gbajabiamila said this at the Diaspora Voting Stakeholders Workshop in Abuja. He said that millions of Nigerians, who resided outside the country, had as much a stake in the […]

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Gbajabiamila, Wase mourn Sen. Longjan as Reps suspend plenary

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

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

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Just in: I’ll rather have a rubber stamp NASS that will bring progress to Nigeria – Gbajabiamila

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2019 0

Lagos – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, says the 9th National Assembly is irrevocably committed to protecting the interests of the people through diligent discharge of its legislative duties. The Speaker said this on Sunday in Lagos while speaking at the ”Gbaja 2019 End of the Year Grassroots Empowerment Programme”. Gbajabiamila […]

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Lawan, Gbajabiamila fight for ex-legislative aides’ severance pay

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2019 0

Abuja – The leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives on Monday waded into the non-payment of severance allowances for legislative aides who served in the 8th National Assembly between 2015 and 2019. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, met the relevant agencies of government led by […]

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Gbajabiamila is a model in leadership, says Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2019 0

The 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 Rep Femi Gbajabiamila. The Governor who stated this on Saturday in Lagos, while commissioning some projects facilitated by the Speaker, said giving […]