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Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, says the parliament under his watch will respect the rule of law in discharging its responsibilities.  Abbas spoke on Tuesday while delivering his inaugural speech after he was elected as speaker. The legislator said he would work “tirelessly” to deliver good governance and effective […]

Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, says the national assembly under his leadership will give all necessary legislative backing to the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. On Tuesday, the senator representing Akwa Ibom north-west was elected senate president after polling 63 votes, with Yari, his challenger, scoring 46 votes. Speaking […]

President Bola Tinubu met with former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday at the presidential villa, Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was not known as at press time. After the meeting with Jonathan ended, the president received some government officials, including the newly inaugurated Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Hope Uzodimma, Imo […]

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Nigeria’s oil production increased to 1,183,691 barrels per day (bpd) in May 2023. The country’s drilling performance is contained in the latest crude oil and condensate production data of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The current output level represents an 18.53 percent rise compared to April 2023, when the yield […]

Tajudeen Abbas, the lawmaker representing Zaria constituency of Kaduna, has been elected speaker of the house of representatives. Benjamin Kalu from Abia state has been declared deputy speaker. Kalu was declared unopposed after his nomination by Babajimi Benson, a lawmaker from Lagos. Waziri Ibrahim from Yobe, seconded the nomination. Abbas defeated […]

Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, new board chairman of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has asked President Bola Tinubu to probe the passage of the NDIC Act, 2023. On May 26, Former President Muhammadu Buhari signed the NDIC (repeal and reenactment) bill of 2023 into law. The new act repeals the NDIC Act, 2006 […]

Olusola Abiola, director of information in the office of the vice president, says mischief-makers are twisting his principal’s plea for a Christian to be the president of the senate. Shettima has been canvassing support for the candidates nominated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 10th national assembly leadership positions. On […]

Babagana Kingibe, a former secretary to the government of the federation, says Nigeria will forever be grateful for the sacrifice made by the late MKO Abiola. Kingibe, who was Abiola’s running mate in the June 12, 1993, presidential election, urged Nigerians to be motivated by the late politician’s unwavering dedication and readiness to […]