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Feb

26

2024

Constitutional Review: We will ensure every voice is heard-says Deputy Speaker, Kalu

NATIONAL NEWS#ComstitutionalReview, #Rt.Hon.BenjaminOkezieKalu

Constitutional Review: We will ensure every voice is heard-says Deputy Speaker, Kalu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that equal opportunities will be accorded to all Nigerians to contribute their quota in the ongoing efforts to shape Nigeria's future. Kalu gave the assurance while delivering his opening remarks at the inauguration of the Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives in Abuja on Monday. The Deputy Speaker who doubles as the Chairman of the Committee said that the committee will work diligently to realize its mandate within a reasonable timeframe. He…

Feb

26

2024

By Famous Reporters

Two Boko Haram Insurgents neutralised, As MNJTF Intensifies Operations in Lake Chad Region,

NATIONAL NEWS#BokoHaramInsurgents, #MultinationalNationalJointTaskForce, #Terrorism

MNJTF Intensifies Operations in Lake Chad Region The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has significantly stepped up its clearance operations within the Lake Chad basin, according to a statement signed by the Chief of Military Public Information, Lt. Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). The statement observed that the act is aimed at strengthening free movement as well as rejuvenating economic activities across the region. "This initiative has led to an encouraging trend, with multiple terrorists surrendering and the interception of a major arms haul meant for insurgents’ use. From…

Feb

25

2024

By Famous Reporters

Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for unity amongst Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Ethnicity

Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for unity amongst Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba The Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to endeavour to participate fully in the ongoing constitutional review process. Ahead of the inauguration of the constitutional review committee, Monday, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on Nigerians from different ethnic and religious backgrounds to participate fully in the review of the 1999 Constitution to ensure that their views are heard and interest protected under the law. He also called for the jettisoning of primordial sentiments amongst the major tribes…

Feb

24

2024

By Famous Reporters

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Commends Senate for Passing SEDC Bill

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #Bill, #SouthEastDevelopmentCommission

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Commends Senate for Passing South East Development Commission Bill The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed gratitude to the Senate for passing the Bill seeking the establishment of South East Development Commission (SEDC). The proposed legislation sponsored by Kalu was passed by the Senate on Thursday, after considering and adopting its clauses at the Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. Recall that the House of Representatives on December 21, 2023 at its Committee of the Whole chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Kalu, unanimously…

Feb

22

2024

By Famous Reporters

Former CBN Governor, Emefiele Sues Akpabio For Defamation, Demands N1bn

NATIONAL NEWS#Defamation, #GodswillAkpabio, #GodwinEmefiele

Emefiele Sues Akpabio For Defamation, Demands N1bn Emefiele's lawyer, Matthew Burkaa, in a notice to the Senate President faulted a "we don't know what to charge Emefiele with" statement credited to Akpabio. Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded N1bn damages from Senate President Godswill Akpabio for defamation. Emefiele’s lawyer, Matthew Burkaa, in a notice to the Senate President dated February 19, 2024, faulted a “we don’t know what to charge Emefiele with” statement credited to Akpabio on February 18, 2024. Emefiele, through his lawyer, considered Akpabio’s comment “false, distorted and clearly aimed…

Feb

22

2024

By Famous Reporters

Hardship: We’ll overcome our challenges- Kalu …encourages compatriots to fear not, unite, fight together

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #UntoldHardship

Hardship: We 'll overcome our challenges- Kalu…encourages compatriots to fear not, unite, fight together In an emotion-laden speech that rekindles hope and reinforces patriotism in the people, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu at Tuesday plenary told Nigerians that the current economic challenges are transient and would be surmounted. Recognizing the resilient spirit of the people, Kalu said they have always risen together in times of adversity. He said that appropriate policies have been enacted by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu government to tackle the situation, urging the people to be patient. The Deputy Speaker who made the…

Feb

21

2024

By Famous Reporters

President Tinubu sends warning to pupil who criticised voting process, untold hardship …Read message

NATIONAL NEWS#AhmedBolaTinubu, #UntoldHardship, #VotingProcess

President Tinubu sends warning to pupil who criticised voting process, over untold hardship…Read message President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's critics who spoke against him and his administration amid his efforts to solve the country's challenges have been warned by the federal government. The federal government, through the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, said making 'unwarranted' and 'unguarded statements' against President Bola Tinubu's government over insecurity and rising food prices will have consequences. The federal government's message comes a day after a primary school pupil in the North tackled the President for causing the untold economic hardship in the country.…

Feb

11

2024

By Famous Reporters

Rep. Onuigbo Inaugurated as Chair, Climate Change Trade Group, ACCI

NATIONAL NEWS#ClimateChange, #RepSamOnuigbo, ChamberOfCommerceandIndustry

Rep. Onuigbo Inaugurated as Chair, Climate Change Trade Group, ACCI Sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, and Member representing the South-East on the Governing Board of the North-East Development Commission, Rep. Sam Onuigbo, was on Thursday, February 8, 2024, inaugurated as the Chairman of the Climate Change Trade Group of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry(ACCI). Onuigbo’s inauguration was during the Inauguration Ceremony of the 12th President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry(ACCI),Chief Emeka Obegolu SAN, PhD, which was held at the Abuja International Conference Center. Reacting to his inauguration, the former Member of the House of…

Feb

02

2024

By Famous Reporters

Kalu condoles Shettima over step-mother’s death

NATIONAL NEWS#BenjaminKalu, #death, #ShettimaKashim

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has condoled Vice President Kashim Shettima on the passing of his step-mother, Hajiya Hauwa Abba Kormi on Thursday at the age of 69. Kalu in his condolence message to the Vice President said the death was a huge loss to the family and the country in general especially at this time her motherly advice was greatly needed. The Deputy Speaker however encouraged Vice President Shettima to be comforted by Hajiya Hauwa Abba Kormi's impactful life, stressing that Allah's Will cannot be questioned by any mortal. Praying God to give the…

Feb

02

2024

By Famous Reporters

PISE-P to Partner Google, Amazon, Others for S’East Devt •as tech group mulls summit for youth

NATIONAL NEWS#Amazon, #BenjaminKalu, #Google, #PISE-P

PISE-P to Partner Google, Amazon, Others for S'East Devt •as tech group mulls summit for youth A Non-governmental Organisation, Peace in South East Project (PISE-P) has disclosed that in collaboration with Neuo mobile communication and technology limited, it will partner with google, amazon, microsoft for the development of the south east region and the nation as a whole. PISE-P is an initiative of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, which canvasses a non-kinetic approach towards resolving the security challenges in the south East region. Playing host to a delegation from the tech group…