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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, praising his courageous decisions that have saved Nigeria from economic collapse. In a statement signed by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Kalu specifically highlighted President Tinubu’s removal of the…

The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the gruesome mob killing of 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria in Uromi, Edo State. This horrific act is a blatant violation of human rights and the rule of law. Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., GCON, described the killings as “barbaric, cowardly, and unacceptable.” He emphasized that such…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 travelers in Edo State, describing the incident as “barbaric, cowardly, and unacceptable.” The victims, who were hunters traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were falsely accused of kidnapping by local elements and set…

The House of Representatives has taken a major step towards legal, governance, and administrative reforms by passing several crucial bills through second reading. These bills seek to address delays in judicial processes, ensure regular conduct of population censuses, restructure local government areas, enhance legislative oversight in treaty negotiations, and strengthen the independence of key legislative…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has emphasized the importance of supporting the Seat Reservation In Parliament Bill, which aims to empower women to take their rightful place in the corridors of power. Kalu made this call while speaking at a dinner banquet organized in his honor by the…

The Governments of Nigeria and Germany have reinforced their long-standing defence collaboration by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the German Technical Advisory Group (GTAG). The agreement, which has been in place for 12 years and is renewed every four years, was officially signed at a ceremony held at Ship House, Abuja, on…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has officially welcomed Commissioner of Police (CP) Ajao Saka Adewale, psc, mnips, as its new head, following the redeployment of his predecessor, AIG Olatunji Disu, psc. CP Ajao, who becomes the 33rd Commissioner of Police for the FCT Command, took over leadership on March 26, 2025. With over…

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Umar Dikko Radda, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda. During the visit to the Government House in Katsina, the Minister extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of himself, his family, the…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has reiterated his commitment to assigning constitutional roles to traditional rulers. This statement was made during a courtesy visit by the Royal Fathers in Ila/Boluwaduro/Ifedayo Federal constituency and some Southwest lawmakers, led by His Royal Majesty Oba (Barr) Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin. Kalu commended traditional…

  Maryam Aminu The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has lauded the groundbreaking partnership between the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and the Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), describing it as a major step toward advancing Nigeria’s clean energy ambitions. Speaking at the commissioning of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging…

Justice Denied? How a Top Ogun Government Official Allegedly Frustrated a Murder Investigation In what appears to be a troubling case of power obstructing justice, the police investigation into the gruesome murder of 24-year-old Saheed Shoboyede Jinadu in Lagos has allegedly been thwarted by a highly placed government official in Ogun State. The official, reportedly…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched an investigation into a fatal train accident that claimed the life of an unidentified woman along the Gwagwa-Idu railway line. According to a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on March 24, 2025, at about 11:00 AM.…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has decorated 20 newly promoted Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and 19 Commissioners of Police (CPs) in a ceremony held at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Addressing the officers, IGP Egbetokun described their promotion as a testament to their dedication,…

The Chief of Defence Staff CDS, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has reaffirmed the Defence Headquarters’ DHQ commitment to supporting the Special Operation Forces Training. Speaking at the opening ceremony yesterday in Kaduna, General Musa urged trainees to take the exercise seriously, emphasizing its critical role in strengthening national security. “This ceremony is not just about…

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to establish the National Local Government Electoral Commission for second reading. The bill, which was sponsored by Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and eight other lawmakers, aims to create an independent body responsible for organizing, conducting, and supervising elections into local government offices…