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Insecurity threatening  Nigeria’s food production- Speaker 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 January 2025 0

…says youths have abandoned farms  By Tom Okpe Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep Tanudeen Abbas has lamented the impact of insecurity on food production in Nigeria, saying the country has recorded a decline in the agricultural sector. Speaker Abbas, noted that other factors such as

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Insecurity: Nigerians expect more from military – Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas has urged the military, particularly the Nigerian Air Force, to intensify efforts to combat insurgency and terrorism. Speaker Abbas gave the charge while giving his remarks at the decoration ceremony of senior officers of air rank in the Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday […]

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Speaker, Deputy Senate President salute APC National Chairman Ganduje, at 75

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas and the Deputy Senate President, Jubrin Barau have congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 75th birthday. The Speaker, in a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, […]

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Speaker calls for non-kineric strategies to combat escalating insecurity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe To combat escalating insecurity in the country, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas has called for a shift, towards non-kinetic strategies in the fight that has become a menace to all. Abbas made this known in an event held at Abuja on Monday, which focused on the need for […]

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We must nurture, empower youth to be tomorrow’s leaders, says Abbas

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2024 0

…as Reps hold second youth town hall, engage young Nigerians By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has said the Government must consider how its policies, programmes, and budgets affect the youths, being one of the major drivers of development. Speaker Abbas said the youth, as leaders of tomorrow, should […]

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Abia Airport: Deputy Speaker commends Tinubu, FG for Prioritizing S/East dev’t

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for prioritizing development of the South East region. Specifically, Kalu acknowledged the Federal Government’s efforts in initiating the construction of the Abia Airport, which is set to commence, next Tuesday.

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Speaker seeks stronger ties with South Korea on economy, technology

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has called for more bilateral cooperation and deals between Nigeria and South Korea, saying it would be mutually beneficial for both countries. Abbas, while receiving the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Pankyu, in his office on Tuesday, noted that South Korea has set […]

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Better understanding of oil sector will benefit Nigeria – Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas has said more profound understanding of the petroleum sector, especially, functions of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, will create more benefits for Nigeria’s economy. He therefore, called for the development of technical expertise, engagement in continuous learning, and

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HoR Speaker says good LG system ‘ll relieve states of unnecessary burdens

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 December 2024 0

By Tom Okpe The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has said reliable Local Government system would relieve States Governments of unnecessary governance burdens which will also, lead to grassroots development. He also laments that despite the good intentions of the drafters of the national constitution in instituting the system, challenges of corruption and

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Nigeria needs its diaspora expertise in nation building – Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 July 2024 0

Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, says Nigeria is in dire need of her diaspora expertise in nation building. The speaker said this in Abuja on Thursday at the 2024 National Diaspora Day Celebrations with the theme “Japa Phenomena and its Implications for National Development”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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Speaker mourns Kaduna’s longest serving monarch, Sambo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 June 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has expressed sadness over the demise of Chief Moroa in Kaduna State, His Highness, Dr Tagwai Sambo. Speaker Abbas, in his condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, in Abuja on Wednesday, commiserated with the Asholyio […]

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Speaker pledges support to gender bills, urges early advocacy

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2024 0

…as UN women signs MoU with Speaker By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tujudeen Abbas, has promised to support the gender bills, expected to improve political opportunities for women, equally, to increase their number in the legislature. Abbas made this assertions at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between […]

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Reinstated C/’River Speaker receives vote of confidence

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2024 0

By Idongesit Inyang The Cross River State lawmakers have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt Hon. Elvert Ayambem who was recently removed by them. The motion for the vote of confidence was moved, during plenary, by the member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency, Hon Cyril James Omini and seconded by the Member […]

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Electricity Tariff: Speaker to sponsor bill for compulsory NASS, stakeholders’ consultation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 April 2024 0

BY TOM OKPE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas, has informed of his plans to propose a law that would make it mandatory for the relevant Federal Government bodies to consult the National Assembly and other stakeholders before fixing Electricity tariff. The speaker noted that, he will sponsor a bill to provide […]

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Release of Kuriga Students: Speaker commends Tinubu, Uba Sani, security agencies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 March 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has hailed efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the release of the 287 students abducted in Kuriga Community of Kaduna State. Governor Uba Sani, on Sunday morning, broke the news of the release of the students, saying; “they were unharmed.” Bandits had […]

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Speaker inaugurates Constitution review committee, says priority ‘ll be on women, others

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2024 0

…as Kalu says, Nigerian voices must be heard By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated the House Committee, charged with the responsibility to ‘Review the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,’ 1999, (As Altered). At the inauguration ceremony were top Government functionaries and representatives

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400, 000 policemen not enough to secure Nigeria – Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 February 2024 0

…seeks collaboration with State Assemblies on constitutional amendments By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas, has said number of policemen which is placed at about 400,000 is not sufficient to provide security to over 200 million Nigerians. Speaking during a courtesy call on him by the association of Clerks of […]

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Speaker mourns Access Holdings CEO, Wigwe, wife, son, Ogunbanjo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 February 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has expressed shock and deep pain over death of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc and founder of H O W Foundation, Dr Herbert Wigwe, and others in a helicopter crash in the United States of America, (USA). Wigwe reportedly […]

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HoR to prioritise security, economy, electoral reforms in 2024 – Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 January 2024 0

…hails President Tinubu on performance target for MDAs By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Tajudeen Abbas has said the National Assembly would prioritise issues concerning security and economy in 2024, proposing a National Legislative Security Summit. Speaker Abbas also announced that the House would on Tuesday next week, engage relevant Ministries,

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Speaker Abbas consoles ex- president Jonathan over sister’s death

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 January 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep Abbas Tajudeen, has commiserated with former President Goodluck Jonathan over the death of his elder sister, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan. He described as painful, death of dear sister, noting that the late Madam Obebhatein would be remembered for her dedication and sacrifice to mankind. READ ALSO: […]