HallowMace Foundation Africa Hails Senate Passage of State Police Bill, Expresses Concerns Over Control and Accountability
HallowMace Foundation Africa welcomes the passage of the constitutional amendment bill by the Senate seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, describing it as a significant step towards addressing the nation’s growing security challenges. For decades, Nigerians have called for a more decentralized policing structure capable of responding swiftly and effectively to local security threats….
How Political Interests Undermine Peter Obi’s Stronghold
By Tunde Simon History will judge not only those who openly opposed a cause, but also those who claimed to support it while quietly working against it from within. Many supporters of Mr. Peter Obi have watched with concern as a number of influential political actors within the South-East appeared more interested in protecting personal…
Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Ambassadorial Nominees
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday transmitted a fresh batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The request came barely 24 hours after the upper chamber began screening an earlier set of three ambassadorial nominees. The President’s letter was read at plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who said Tinubu asked lawmakers to…
Kalu Congratulates Tinubu at 72
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his obvious pragmatic moves that are now, gradually helping the economy to rebound. Kalu made the observation on the heels of President Tinubu’s 72nd birthday. In a statement by his official spokesman, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu on Thursday, Kalu…
NASS Commissions Ultra-Modern Newsroom to Boost Transparency and Legislative Communication
The Nigeria’s National Assembly has commissioned an ultra-modern newsroom as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency, enhance institutional efficiency, and modernize legislative communication. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, the Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, described the facility as more than just a structural development, noting that it represents a…
PDP Caucus disown Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers
Both House of Representatives Minority and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Caucuses have disowned Ikenga Ugochinyere and his coalition of opposition lawmakers saying such a body is unknown to the parliament. This was contained in a statement issued and co-signed by all the minority caucus leaders, Kingsley Chinda, (Caucus leader), Ali Madaki, (deputy leader), Ali Isah…
Senate Confirms Bernard Doro As Minister
The Senate has confirmed Bernard Doro as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following a brief screening session that lasted less than 30 minutes. Doro, who becomes the third ministerial nominee from Plateau State, used the opportunity to outline his vision for fostering an inclusive humanitarian ecosystem in the country. He promised to…
We’re Working to Facilitate Early Release of Funds for 2024 Olympics – Enoh
Says private individuals and corporate sector not exempted. The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has announced plans to ensure the early release of funds in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, underscoring the ministry’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes on the world stage. Senator Enoh emphasized the importance of securing…
Eid-el-Fitr: Speaker Abbas urges prayers, patriotism
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr. The Speaker, in a sallah message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, equally urged Muslims to internalise the lessons learnt…