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The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, commended legislative work towards legalising the creation of state police and removing security matters...

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Reps pass PIB against dissenting voices

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 6, 2021

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In line with legislative practice, the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, passed through Third Reading a bill for an Act...

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Southern Reps back region’s govs on zoning of Presidency, electronic transmission of election results, PIB, others

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 6, 2021

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The members of the House of Representatives from the 17 Southern States, on Tuesday, unanimously and unequivocally endorsed the patriotic...

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We’re yet to receive report on Electoral Act ― Gbajabiamila

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 6, 2021

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday, dismissed the media reports that the lawmakers have removed...

IGP says over 5,000 police personnel fighting bandits in North-East

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 5, 2021

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba on Monday disclosed that over 5000 personnel of the Nigeria Police Force...

Troops kill 11 terrorists, No local government is under Boko Haram control —Military

Troops kill 11 terrorists, recover arms, fuel in Borno

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 5, 2021

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As part of the renewed efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to end insurgency activities in the country, the...

NASS passes PIB, 13 years after

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 2, 2021

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THIRTEEN years after the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) was presented to the National Assembly, it sailed endorsement on Thursday. The...

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Nigerian Army Day 2021: We’ll have a low-key celebration ― COAS

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 1, 2021

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The Chief of Army Staff Major General Farouk Yahaya on Thursday disclosed that this year Nigerian Army Day celebration would...

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Twitter ban: Reps plead for more time for peaceful resolution

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 1, 2021

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The House of Representatives on Thursday pleaded for more time for the Federal Government and Twitter to continue with the...

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Insecurity will soon be history, DHQ assures Nigerians

by Jacob Segun Olatunji

July 1, 2021

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, reassured that the current insurgency activities in the country would soon be history as...