Tag: Speaker
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Speaker mourns Second Republic lawmaker, Sidi Ali
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has described as painful, the death of a member of the federal legislature in the Second Republic, Alhaji Sidi Ali. Ali, a veteran journalist and ex-lawmaker, died on Thursday at the age of 86. Speaker Abbas, in his condolence message issued by his Special Adviser…
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Projects delivery in NASS as Senate, Reps move to main chambers next week
As promised last month by Visible Construction Company Nigeria Limited, handling the renovation work of both chambers of the National Assembly , plenaries are to commence there by both the Senate and House of Representatives from 23rd of this month. Confirmation on the planned movement to the main chamber , was contained in a written…
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Speaker Abbas drags ex-Kaduna lawmaker to court
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajuddeen, has filed a direct criminal complaint against Suleman Wakili, former member, Kaduna State House of Assembly before a Magistrates’ Court No. 6 sitting at Chediya, GRA Zaria. At the resumed hearing of the case on Thursday in Zaria, Mr. M.I.
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Why we impeached Oluomo – Ogun lawmaker
The lawmaker representing Obafemi Owode Constituency, Hon Oludaisi Elemide has revealed what led to the impeachment of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo. Oluomo was impeached on Tuesday, with Hon Oludaisi Elemide appointed as the new Speaker in his place.
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Judiciary must give justice to NASS, House Plateau Lawmakers – Ex-Speaker Manswat
Ex-Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon Istifanus Mawnsat has asked the judiciary to serve justice to the members of the Plateau State House of Assembly and the National Assembly who were unjustly removed from their seats by the Court of Appeal. Speaking in an interview following the judgment of the Supreme Court…
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Speaker Abbas seeks US assistance for Nigeria on security, anti-corruption
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has urged the United States Government to assist Nigeria in tackling insecurity and corruption. Speaker Abbas warned that the failure of Nigeria, the most populous black nation in the world, could have a global impact. The Speaker made the call in Abuja on Tuesday when…
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Kaduna bombing: Deputy Senate President sues for calm, joins calls for thorough probe
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the recent bombing mishap in a village at Tundun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Describing the incident as unfortunate, Senator Barau also joined calls for a thorough investigation into the incident…
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Nasarawa Assembly elects new speaker, deputy
Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Friday elected Danladi Jatau (APC – Kokona West), as the new speaker of the Assembly.
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30-year-old lawmaker becomes new Plateau speaker
Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have elected Mr Gabriel Dewan (YPP- Pankshin North) as the new speaker of the house. The 30-year-old Dewan was elected on Tuesday, shortly after the
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Rivers State is under attack – Speaker
The Rivers State House of Assembly said the state was currently under attack by individuals who did not want the legislature to deliver on its constitutional mandate. The Speaker, Mr Martins Amaewule, and his 26-member faction, unanimously condemned the burning