The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has called for closer ties between Nigeria and People’s Republic of China. He also advocated deepening of Parliamentary collaboration between the two countries. Akpabio made the call when a Chinese delegation led by the Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),…
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio on Thursday, October 16, 2025, attended the 60th birthday celebration of the Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman in Abuja. Senator Akpabio congratulated Prof Sulaiman for attaining 60 years and unveiling two books: “Destiny, Character and Leadership” and “Transformative…
The House Ad-hoc committee on 1999 Constitution review has begun the exercise in Calabar, the Cross River State capital in furtherance of the resolution of the House of Representatives. You may note that the South South zone are are to hold in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital comprising of Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states while…
The Citizens Watch Africa (CWA) has lauded Dr Aminu Maida for his efforts towards improving the telecommunications sector since his appointment as the EVC/ CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). At a press conference on Tuesday, the group said Maida has introduced commendable reforms that have boosted the confidence of stakeholders in the sector,…
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has declared that religion is incapable of dividing Nigeria as a nation. Akpabio made the declaration on Monday evening when he had Iftar (breaking of fast) with his Muslim colleaguescolleagues, according to the Punch. In his remarks at the occasion which was also attended by some Senators who…
By Hon Eseme Eyiboh 84-year-old renowned Belgian painter and writer, Erik Pervernagie, says: “People die from lack of shared empathy and affinity. By establishing social connectedness, we give hope a chance and the other can become heaven (“Le ciel c’est l’autre”). No institution has been so disparaged and stigmatised as the Nigeria Police. It is…
The Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has expressed great concerned over the recent allegations of discrimination against Nigerians, reportedly at a supermarket owned by Chinese nationals in Abuja. The House Committee on China/Nigeria Parliamentary Friendship Group, which is undertaking to intervene in the matter, called on Nigerians to remain calm, urging them to allow full fledged…
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned the hike in electricity tariffs across the country by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC. The minority leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, calling it insensitive, inhuman, and uncalled for, according to Daily Post. He said such an…
Constitution Review: Work Together to Meet Yearning of Nigerians, Kalu tells Stakeholders, Consultants …hints of Senate, Reps C’mtes’ engagement with Tinubu The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for synergy among the consultants and the secretariats of the Senate and House Committees on Constitution Review to set…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) sends Bill to regulate social media to the National Assembly. – Senate set to probe Oil theft in the Niger Delta. – Constitution Amendment: Reps to revisit rejected gender Bills. – “Invest in Girl-Child education” NGO to Reps. – Reps resolve to probe use of the dollar as legal tender…
