National Assembly

Oct
17
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organization’ – Olisa Agbakoba Writes National Assembly

“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organization’ – Olisa Agbakoba Writes National Assembly

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
“EFCC Unconstitutionally Established, Unlawful Organisation” – Agbakoba Writes National Assembly Popular lawyer Olisa Agbakoba has written to both chambers of the National Assembly, pointing out that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was “unconstitutionally established.” This comes as the Senior Advocate of Nigeria highlighted the difficulties occasioned by constitutional hurdles in the fight against corruption. In two separate letters to the Senate and House of Representatives, dated October 14, 2024, Agbakoba stated, “I very strongly believe the EFCC is unconstitutionally established. The powers under which it was established go beyond the powers of the National Assembly. The EFCC is an…
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Oct
13
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University, Aba, ABIA State – Chief Eme Uche Commends Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University, Aba, ABIA State – Chief Eme Uche Commends Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
Proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu, University, Aba, Abia State. Without much ado, it's pertinent to encourage all Abia people to lend our unalloyed support to Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu for proposing the establishment of a language university in the commercial city of Aba. It is indeed commendable that Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu is advocating for the establishment of such an institution that would not only enhance educational opportunities but also promote cultural diversity and strengthen the local economy. The Language university will also foster linguistic proficiency, attract scholars, and create jobs. Together, let’s support this visionary proposal and contribute to the…
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Oct
10
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tension As House Of Reps Begins Move To Investigate Buhari’s Government

Tension As House Of Reps Begins Move To Investigate Buhari’s Government

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Tension As House Of Reps Begins Move To Investigate Buhari’s Govt The House of Representatives has unveiled plans to launch a comprehensive investigation into the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit scheme, which was initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. The decision follows the adoption of a motion of Urgent Public Importance brought forward by Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu during the plenary session on Wednesday. The scheme, established through Executive Order No. 007, was designed to address Nigeria’s significant infrastructure deficit by encouraging private sector participation in road development. Under the program, private companies that invest in…
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Oct
01
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ginger Onwusibe’s Reps Committee Orders Nigerian Correctional Service To Produce Bobrisky’s Prison CCTV Footage

Ginger Onwusibe’s Reps Committee Orders Nigerian Correctional Service To Produce Bobrisky’s Prison CCTV Footage

National Assembly, Crime, News Flash
Reps Orders Nigerian Correctional Service To Produce Bobrisky’s Prison CCTV Footage The House of Representatives joint committee investigating the N15 million bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) has ordered the NCS to provide CCTV footage of Bobrisky’s prison stay. At the investigative hearing on Monday, NCS representatives explained Bobrisky’s transfer from the Medium Correctional Centre to Maximum Correctional Centre in Ikoyi after 10 days. A Deputy Controller General of NCS, Michael Benson in charge of the Medium Correctional Centre disclosed this in his presentation. But the committee, not satisfied with the…
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Sep
30
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
House Of Reps Bar Journalists From Covering Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan And EFCC Hearing

House Of Reps Bar Journalists From Covering Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan And EFCC Hearing

Crime, National Assembly, News Flash
Reps Bar Journalists From Covering Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan And EFCC Hearing The Nigerian House of Representatives has barred journalists from covering the investigative hearing involving Idris Okuneye (aka Bobrisky), Martins Otse (aka VeryDarkMan) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Allegations of bribery have been levelled against the EFCC in the case of money laundry charge against Bobrisky. The allegations emanated from VeryDarkMan (VDM), a social media influencer. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) was also fingered in the disturbing allegations by VDM. It was alleged that the EFCC dropped money laundering charges filed against Bobrisky upon collection of the sum…
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