Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has solicited the cooperative efforts of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in boosting the exportation of primary products from Nigeria and Africa in general. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu stated that Kalu made the call, Monday, when he…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D has hailed the 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…

Nigeria’s delegation to the on-going 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has sought the collaboration of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in the area of Digital and Marine economies. Addressing the WTO media, shortly after a courtesy visit to the Director General of the WTO,…

By Ola Awoniyi The President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, attended the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for the first time in October last year as head of Nigeria’s delegation. The session was held in Luanda, the capital city of Angola. At the event, Akpabio was elected member of the Executive Committee…

… says security agencies yet to confirm missing journalist’s whereabouts The first day of the spiritual excercise embarked on by the management and staff of FirstNews has come and gone with an admonition by Publisher of the organization, Daniel Iworiso-Markson for the staff to remain steadfast and have faith that Mr. Segun Olatunji, their missing…

President of Nigerian Senate and head of delegation to the 148th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentry Union (IPU), Godswill Akpabio, IPU Secretary General, Martin Chungong and his vice, Cecilia Widegren were among the dignitaries hosted to Executive Committee dinner of IPU in Geneva, Switzerland by the IPU President, Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson. Recall that Akpabio arrived Geneva,…

Parliamentary Diplomacy Critical To World Peace, Conflict Resolution – AkpabioPresident of the Senate and chairman, National Assembly of Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, has made a strong case for increased efforts in parliamentary diplomacy. Akpabio, who spoke at the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Related Meetings, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, maintained that parliamentary…

 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…

As an organization, Hallowmace Foundation promotes democracy by engaging well-meaning individuals, institutions of government as well as corporate organizations on the need to strengthen Nigeria’s legislature. Accordingly, we have engaged in meaningful partnerships over the years, with the leadership of the National Assembly, the National Orientation Agency, the ICPC, Office of the Secretary to the…

In the wake of escalating tensions surrounding allegations of budget padding within the National Assembly, the Save Nigeria Forum (SNF), a prominent Civil Society Organization (CSO) dedicated to promoting good governance and accountability, has issued a stern rebuke against what it perceives as attempts by certain opposition groups to undermine the critical oversight role of…