National Assembly

Nov
22
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
House Of Reps Okay MTEF, N7.8tn Borrowing Plans For 2024

House Of Reps Okay MTEF, N7.8tn Borrowing Plans For 2024

Abuja, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash
Reps Okay MTEF, N7.8tn Borrowing Plans For 2024 The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, approved the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), with a borrowing plan of N7.8 trillion for 2024. For 2024, 2025, and 2026, the House set benchmark oil prices of $73.96, $73.76, and $69.90 per barrel, respectively. Also, the House set benchmark daily crude oil production levels of 1.78 Mbps, 1.80 Mbps, and 1.81 Mbps. As agreed by the Green Chamber for 2024–2026, the executive’s proposed exchange rate is N700, N665.61, and N669.79 to $1. The inflation rates of 21.40 per cent in…
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Nov
22
2023
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“I Will Never Recognize Akobundu As My Senator” – House Of Reps Member Ginger Onwusibe

“I Will Never Recognize Akobundu As My Senator” – House Of Reps Member Ginger Onwusibe

Abia Central, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash
“I will never recognize Akobundu as my Senator”— House of Reps member Ginger Onwusibe Member Representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency Hon Ginger Onwusibe has vowed not to recognize the new Senator Representing Abia Central Senatorial District Senator Austin Akobundu . Ginger who spoke during his meeting with Labour Party members on the backdrop of the sack of Senator Darlington Nwokocha from the Senate by the Appeal Court said the judgement was the “greatest injustice he has ever seen” “Those PDP members from Isialngwa North and South celebrating over Akobundu should be ashamed of themselves” “They couldn't win…
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Nov
18
2023
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Appeal Court Sacks LP Rep In Lagos, Declares APC Winner

Appeal Court Sacks LP Rep In Lagos, Declares APC Winner

Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Appeal Court Sacks LP Rep In Lagos, Declares APC Winner The Appeal Court has sacked Labour Party, LP’s Olukayode Doherty and declared the All Progressives Congress, APC’s Rauf Age-Suleiman as the winner of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Amuwo-Odofin II Constituency election. According to Dailypost report, the court upheld an earlier ruling by the Election Petition Tribunal. The tribunal had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to present Sulaiman with the certificate of return as the winner of the election. The court held that the Electoral Act 2022 does not allow a candidate to be declared winner if…
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Nov
11
2023
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Pastor Okey Udo Congratulates Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa On His Resounding Victory At The Court Of Appeal

Pastor Okey Udo Congratulates Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa On His Resounding Victory At The Court Of Appeal

Abia North, Judiciary, National Assembly, Politics
"Esteemed Honourable Ibe Okwara Osanwa, heartfelt congratulations on your resounding victory at the Court of Appeal. This triumph is a testament to the unwavering faith the people of Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency have placed in you. Your steadfast commitment to justice and democratic ideals has not only been recognized but has been rightfully upheld, setting a precedent for future generations. As you step into this reaffirmed role, may you embrace this victory not just as a personal accolade, but as a platform to unite and propel the constituency towards unparalleled progress and development. Let this achievement be the bedrock upon…
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Nov
10
2023
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UAAP Lauds Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Victory, Commends Gov. Otti On Careful Choice Of Perm Secs, LG Chairs.

UAAP Lauds Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Victory, Commends Gov. Otti On Careful Choice Of Perm Secs, LG Chairs.

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash
UAAP Lauds Ibe Okwara's Victory, Commends Gov. Otti on Careful Choice of Perm Secs, LG Chairs. The leadership of United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP), under the board chairmanship of High Chief Raymond Nkemdirim, have congratulated Honorable Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the member representing the good people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency on his well-deserved victory at the Court of Appeal, describing it as a victory for democracy and justice. Recall that the Court of Appeal in Lagos overturned the decision of the National Assembly Election Tribunal in Umuahia that declared Daniel Okeke of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner,…
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Nov
09
2023
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Just-In: INEC Issues Certificate Of Return To Col. Akobundu

Just-In: INEC Issues Certificate Of Return To Col. Akobundu

Abia State, Abia Central, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
INEC Issues Certificate of Return to Col Akobundu The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has issued a certificate of return to Augustine Akobundu as the duly elected Senator Representing Abia Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. This follows after the court of Appeal sitting in Lagos sacked Hon Darlington Nwokocha of the Labour Party. INEC had earlier in February 2023 declared Hon Darlington Nwokocha as the winner of the 25th February 2023 Senatorial election. SPECIAL ADVERT PROMO FOR 2023 IGBA-OTOMU, IGBA-UCHE, IGBA-EKPE, IZU-UCHE, IGBOTONMA AND IZA-AFA This is a special promo designed for our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers etc…
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Nov
07
2023
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Just-In: Jubilations In Ohafia And Arochukwu As Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Wins In Appeal Court

Just-In: Jubilations In Ohafia And Arochukwu As Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Wins In Appeal Court

Abia North, Judiciary, National Assembly
Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Win's as Apeal Court Reverses Tribunal Judgement, Affirms his Victory in the General Election.Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Win's as Apeal Court Reverses Tribunal Judgement, Affirms his Victory in the General Election. The Court of Appeal, Lagos, has set aside the judgment by the National Assembly Election Tribunal in Umuahia which declared Daniel Okeke of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the last election for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State. A panel of the tribunal led by Justice Adeyinka Aderebgbe, had sacked the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa,…
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Nov
03
2023
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House Of Reps Scrap N5Billion Presidential Yacht After Public Outcry, Increases Students Loan To N10Billion

House Of Reps Scrap N5Billion Presidential Yacht After Public Outcry, Increases Students Loan To N10Billion

Abuja, National Assembly, Politics, Presidency
Reps Scrap N5billion Presidential Yacht After Public Outrage, Increases Students Loan To N10billion The Nigeria House of Representatives has scrapped the controversial budgetary allocation of the presidential yacht following the public outcry against the item in the supplementary budget. The House of Reps also moved the proposed sum for students’ loan to N10bn as against the documented N5.5billion. The Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Abubakar Bichi Abubakar, made this known onThursday while addressing newsmen saying the need became necessary following the low budgetary allocation for students. The Committee also increased budgetary allocation of the Ministry of Defence from N476billion…
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Nov
02
2023
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Just-In: Appeal Court Sacks Former Governor From The Senate(Read Details)

Just-In: Appeal Court Sacks Former Governor From The Senate(Read Details)

National Assembly, Judiciary, Politics
BREAKING: Appeal Court Sacks Former Governor From The Senate The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has sacked Gabriel Suswan, the former Governor of Benue State, from the red Chambers. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, said it was satisfied that Suswam was not the valid winner of the senatorial election that held in Benue North East on February 25. It faulted the judgement of the Benue State National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, which returned Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the Senate, after it nullified the election victory of Mr.…
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Oct
30
2023
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Battle Of The Titans In Senate: Ndume Reacts, ” I’m More Experienced Than Akpabio”

Battle Of The Titans In Senate: Ndume Reacts, ” I’m More Experienced Than Akpabio”

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Akpabio To Be Impeached As Senate President, Ndume Reacts: "I’m more experienced" The leadership of the national assembly and some of its members are not at peace In what could be described as a fresh drama, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Muhammed Ali Ndume, called the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio to order. According to Ndume, his role involves holding the Senate president accountable for adherence to established legislative norms. The Chief Whip of the Senate, Muhammed Ali Ndume, on Sunday, October 29, has shed more light regarding the seemingly frosty relations between him and the president of…
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