Tag: Abbas Tajudeen
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Enough of killings on the Plateau — Speaker Abbas
…calls for decisive action by security agencies The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the latest killings in some communities in Plateau State, and called for a decisive action to end such “barbaric acts.” In the latest attacks, at least 50 people were reportedly murdered at Zikke and Kimakpa communities…
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Emergency Rule: Abbas inaugurates 21-member panel
The house of representatives has inaugurated a 21-member ad hoc committee to oversee the emergency rule in Rivers state. Speaking while inaugurating the committee on Tuesday, Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, said the move indicates the parliament’s “dedication to transparent governance and the rule of law in our country”. On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a…
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Trade wars: Speaker Abbas proposes China option, seeks stronger ties with Asian giant
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for a stronger bilateral relationship between Nigeria and China, as the United States imposes higher tariffs on foreign commodities. Speaker Abbas, while addressing a delegation from the China People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at his office on Friday, cited the Belt and Road…
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Use your position to unite Nigerians, Speaker Abbas advises new Alaafin of Oyo, Owoade
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen,, has congratulated the new Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Owoade, on a successful coronation on Saturday. Oba Owoade became the 46th Alaafin of Oyo and succeeded the 45th Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away in April 2022. The Speaker, in…
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Speaker Abbas condemns attack on Plateau communities, killings
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned, in the strongest terms, the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, and Josho and Hurti communities in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The reported attacks claimed many lives, with scores injured, mostly women and children. The Speaker specifically expressed anger…
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Speaker Abbas launches campaign against drug abuse, domestic violence in North-West
…laments rising cases in zone, seeks religious, traditional leaders’ intervention The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has launched a sensitisation campaign against the rising cases of drug abuse and domestic violence in the North-West geopolitical zone, saying it demands urgent actions. He stated that the task of eradicating…
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You’re truly a blessing to Niger, Speaker Abbas hails Governor Bago at 51
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the Governor of Niger State, Hon. Umar Mohammed Bago, as he clocks 51 on Saturday, saying the governor is a blessing to his people. Speaker Abbas, while commending the ‘Farmer Governor’ for revolutionising agriculture in Niger State, noted that the impact of the…
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NASS clerk appointment must be merit-based, transparent – Speaker Abbas
…co-sponsors reform bills with Senate President Akpabio on workers, career structure The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has disclosed sponsorship of bills seeking to amend the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) Act to ensure merit and transparency in the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly. Speaker Abbas noted that…
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Reps reject CFR National honour for speaker Abbas
The House of Representatives has rejected the proposed conferment of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, deeming the honor insufficient.
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Reps withdraw bill prescribing jail term for refusal to sing reintroduced national anthem
House of Representatives have withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion and Other Related Bills which seeks to criminalise refusal to sing Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem.