The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed sadness over the passing of Chief Oladipo Diya.   Diya, who served as the Chief of General Staff under the military government of General Sani Abacha, passed away at the weekend at the age of 79.   Gbajabiamila recalled Diya’s commitment and service…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that an objective assessment of the 2023 general elections would show marked improvements from previous elections held in the country. Gbajabiamila noted that the improvements in the polls were necessitated by the amendments to the Electoral Act made by the 9th Assembly. In…

…says CBN must respect apex court’s decision The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has hailed the decision of the Supreme Court, which invalidated the deadline for the currency policy introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and extended it to 31st December, 2023. Gbajabiamila noted that, by the decision, the…

Gbajabiamila mourns as container kills 8 in Surulere area …calls for restriction of container trucks to ojuelegba under bridge passage The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described as unfortunate and sad, the killing of eight people by a container in the Ojuelegba area of Surulere, Lagos on Sunday. Gbajabiamila said…

The Senior Pastor of Refreshing Word Christians Center Kubwa, Rev Dr. Taiwo Adeeko has reiterated the need for Christians to have an in-depth understanding of God’s Word to enable them reign as Kings on Earth.   He gave the charge in a Sunday Sermon Series titled Kings and Priests with the main text taken from…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged election observer missions and monitors in Nigeria to get balanced views by speaking to a broad range of stakeholders before making their conclusions on the outcome of the forthcoming general elections. He noted that being a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-religious country, different people…

Osun election tribunal verdict: Gbajabiamila congratulates Oyetola, says people’s Mandate finally restored   The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun State governorship election held last year, Oyetola Adegboyega, on his victory at the election tribunal.   Gbajabiamila said the…

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, says the Ninth National Assembly has delivered on its legislative agenda for Nigerians.   Lawan made this known on Thursday while delivering an address to mark the celebration of his 64th birthday in Abuja.   According to him, the ninth assembly after its inauguration, stated its commitment to working…

  ***Urges FG to support Livestock Industry, set up Gum Arabic Research Institute   The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said that the ninth National Assembly has achieved so much, collaborating with President Muhammadu Buhari’s government.   Lawan said the Assembly had passed many difficult and complicated legislations because President Buhari gave them all the…

Christians have been admonished to consistently stand in the place of prayers for themselves and others, to enable them receive God’s promises.   The Senior Pastor Refreshing Word Christian Center Kubwa, Rev. Dr. Taiwo Adeeko gave the charge in a Sunday sermon titled Kings and Priests. Quoting the scriptures from Revelation Chapter Five verses nine…

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Friday that the nation’s Armed Forces and other security agencies deserved the prayers and support of all Nigerians in the light of their patriotic roles to secure the country.   Lawan made the appeal after a special Jumma’at Prayer held at the National Mosque, Abuja for…

Ola Awoniyi   Shortly after his emergence in 2019 as the 14th President of the Senate and Chairman of the Ninth National Assembly, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan promised to ensure the 2020 Appropriation Bill was passed and signed into law by the President before the end of that year. That promise would have sounded outlandish in…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has congratulated Nigerians on the new year, urging them not to despair inspite of the challenges facing the country. Wase, in a New Year message signed by his chief press secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, urged Nigerians to have faith in their leaders…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Nigerians for witnessing the New Year 2023. The Speaker said the year 2023 will be significant for Nigerians, being the year that citizens will elect new leaders to pilot the affairs of the country. Gbajabiamila said he is optimistic about the opportunities and…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has rejoiced with the Christian faithful for marking this year’s Christmas. Gbajabiamila said Christmas, which is marked to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, is a period for sober reflection and re-dedication to His teachings and ways. In a statement by his Special Adviser on…