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Plateau senator decries onslaught on miners
The senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Istifanus Gyang, has condemned the onslaught on miners in Kuru, Plateau State, in which eight of the miners were killed by the assailants, describing it as brutal.
Kaduna NUJ honours Uba Sani with ‘outstanding senator’ award
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has bestowed on Senator Uba Sani (APC, Kaduna Central) the award of ‘Outstanding Senator’ in the 9th National Assembly, describing the lawmaker as the most ‘media-friendly’ in the North-West.
Plateau senator seeks Nigerian government’s support for victims of yam market fire
Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly, Professor Nora Dadu’ut, has appealed to the federal government to support victims of the recent fire incident that engulfed the famous Namu Central Yam Market in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, of Plateau state which led to the loss of food products and other valuables worth millions of naira.
Group urges new NCWD chief to focus on rural women
The Co-conveners of African Women Conference have called on Dr Asabe Bashir, the new Director-General of National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) to focus on the challenges facing rural and vulnerable women. This is contained...
House condemn Imo multiple attacks
The House of Representatives has condemned Monday’s invasion of the Owerri custodial center and police formations in Imo State.
Enugu 2023: Senator Utazi not acting anybody’s script – aide
The Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, has described as laughable the speculation in certain quarters that he was instigating Nsukka zone against Nkalu to pave way for Senator Ike Ekweremadu in the 2023 governorship election.
Senator Ashiru: Kwara APC has surmounted its leadership crisis
Senator representing Kwara South at the National Assembly, Lola Ashiru yesterday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has surmounted its leadership crisis.
Cross River senator: Supreme Court judgment did not sack me
The Senator representing Cross River North, Stephen Odey, has said the recent judgement by the Supreme Court on the Cross River North senatorial seat did not sack him as a senator.
Abia Assembly cautions member over negative utterances against governor
The leadership of the Abia State House of Assembly has cautioned member representing Bende North constituency, Hon Chijioke Chukwu, over consistent negative utterances against the present Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, administration in the state.
Zamfara governor urges Nigerian youths to rise to save the country from collapse
The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on Monday called on the Nigerian youths to rise in defence of the country to save it from total collapse.
House member hails Florence Ajimobi at 62
The Member, representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has congratulated Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, wife of former Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Abiola Ajimobi, as she clocks 62.
Nasarawa assemblyman sues for love, peace
Mr Abel Bala, a member representing Nassarawa Eggon West constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has felicitated Christians with a call to show love and live in unity and peace.
Plateau governor shocked over death of Reps member
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has expressed shocked over the death of Member, House of Representatives Hon. Haruna Ibrahim Maitala.
Plateau mourns as federal lawmaker dies in auto crash
The government and people of Plateau State have been thrown into mourning follow the death of the House of Reps member representing Jos North/Bassa federal constituency, Haruna Maitala in an auto crash along Abuja/Jos highway on Friday evening.
Dutch premier’s prospects of forming new government wane as coalition partner quits
Prospects of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte forming a new government waned on Saturday as a coalition partner seen as vital for securing a majority ruled out joining a new administration led by him.
Senator Kalu: Thuggery portends danger to nation’s democracy
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, has said the use of thugs during elections portends great danger to the nation’s democracy.
Nigerian lawmaker dies in road accident
A member of the House of Representatives, Haruna Maitala, is dead.
House deputy minority leader condemns Ebonyi killings, attack on ex-CBN governor
The Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Toby Okechukwu, has condemned the killing of citizens in Egedegede community of Ebonyi State by suspected herdsmen, and the attack on former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Chukwuma Soludo, by gunmen in Isuofia, Anambra State, in which three policemen were killed.
Senator Gyang condemns attack on former sports minister
Sen. Istifanus Gyang (PDP – Plateau North) has condemned the attack by unknown assailants on the person and residence of former Minister of Sports, Elder Damishi Sango.
2023: Tonye Princewill faults Senator Abe on zoning
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Tonye Princewill has responded to former federal lawmaker, Magnus Abe.
Rivers Assembly confirms new chief judge
This followed a letter forwarded to the House by the Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, and read during the Tuesday’s plenary requesting it to screen and confirm the nominee as the Chief Judge of the state.
Senator Lawan won’t support a third term for President Buhari
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured Nigerians he will always uphold the constitution and never support any rumoured third term agenda for President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigerian government activates N240 billion AfDB facility for tech, creative sectors
In an unprecedented move to spur the entertainment, creativity and technology sectors in the country, the Buhari administration has now commenced the process that will pump the sectors with over 200B Nigeria in financing and investment set to take off by the end of the year.
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Russia detains Alexei Navalny supporters outside prison holding Kremlin critic
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Aliko Dangote Foundation extends women empowerment to Kwara
With women folks seen as essential to building thriving communities as well as represent one of the biggest accelerators to economic growth globally, Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has consistently commits to empowering them.