National Assembly

Jun
16
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

Crime, FGN, National Assembly, News Flash
Court Rejects Attempt To Arrest Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined a request by federal prosecutors to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her absence at an arraignment. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was dragged to court by the Federal government on charges of criminal defamation. Justice M.G. Umar, on Monday, ruled against the application for arrest, citing improper service of the charges. “How do you expect her to be in court this morning if she was only served today? I will not grant your application if she was served…
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Jun
13
2025
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Hearty Congratulations To Senate President And Deputy Speaker On Their Conferment Of National Honours By President Tinubu

Hearty Congratulations To Senate President And Deputy Speaker On Their Conferment Of National Honours By President Tinubu

News Flash, National Assembly, Personality, Politics
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY SPEAKER ON THEIR CONFERMENT OF NATIONAL HONOURS BY PRESIDENT TINUBU I join millions of Nigerians in extending my hearty congratulations to His Excellency, DISTINGUISHED SENATOR Godswill Obot Akpabio, the Senate President of Nigeria and Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives on their conferment of GRAND COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF NIGER, GCON and COMMANDER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC, CFR, respectively, by His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The conferment of the prestigious National Honours to the…
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Jun
12
2025
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President Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day (Full Speech)

President Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day (Full Speech)

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
FULL SPEECH: Tinubu Addresses NASS In Commemoration Of 2025 Democracy Day ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol:With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we…
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Jun
12
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Of The Senate President Of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON

Ikenna Ukwa Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Of The Senate President Of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, Personality
HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TO THE SENATE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA I extend my warmest congratulations to my Principal and Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, on the momentous occasion of his second anniversary as the esteemed Senate President of Nigeria. This milestone marks a significant chapter in his illustrious career, and we are honored to celebrate his remarkable leadership and unwavering dedication to the nation's progress. Your leadership has been instrumental in shaping the nation's legislative agenda, driving key initiatives that promote economic growth, and human development. As you mark this significant…
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Jun
01
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Leads Arochukwu/Ohafia APC Stakeholders In Appreciation Visit To Reps Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu

Ikenna Ukwa Leads Arochukwu/Ohafia APC Stakeholders In Appreciation Visit To Reps Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, National Assembly, People & Events, Personality, Politics
IKENNA UKWA LEADS APC STAKEHOLDERS FROM AROCHUKWU & OHAFIA LGAs FOR AN APPRECIATION VISIT TO DEPUTY SPEAKER, BEN KALU Today Saturday 31st May 2025, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , led some APC stakeholders from Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs for an appreciation visit to the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu in his country home, Bende LGA of Abia State. In his introduction speech, High Chief Uche Ogboso said they came to present Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa to him, as their son, in…
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May
20
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Led Some APC Stakeholders In Ohafia LGA For Appreciation Visit To Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Ikenna Ukwa Led Some APC Stakeholders In Ohafia LGA For Appreciation Visit To Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

National Assembly, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Politics
IKENNA UKWA LEADS SOME APC STAKEHOLDERS IN OHAFIA LGA FOR AN APPRECIATION VISIT TO SENATOR ORJI UZOR KALU The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa yesterday led some prominent APC stakeholders from Ohafia LGA for an appreciation visit to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ,the Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District, in his office, National Assembly complex, Abuja. The aim of the visit is to appreciate the Senator's efforts and massive infrastructural development in Abia North, particularly in Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs. Earlier in his speech, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa thanked the Federal…
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May
20
2025
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We Were Not Elected To Wear Boxing Gloves To Fight Executive – Senate President, Akpabio

We Were Not Elected To Wear Boxing Gloves To Fight Executive – Senate President, Akpabio

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Senate
We Were Not Elected To Wear Boxing Gloves To Fight Executive – Senate President, Akpabio President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said lawmakers were not elected to engage in confrontation with the Executive but to foster policies that promote national development. The Senate President spoke in an upcoming feature documentary to mark two years of the Bola Tinubu administration. Akpabio, reflecting on the importance of cooperation between the National Assembly and the Executive, said: “When elected into the National Assembly, whether in the Senate or the House of Representatives, your constituents will not give you boxing gloves. It’s not…
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May
14
2025
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House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones A bill proposing the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones has failed to scale through at the the house of representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker, was rejected by lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary. The house also rejected a bill sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, seeking to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to register and regulate political parties. Other bills rejected by the green chamber include a bill to create the office…
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May
05
2025
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Happy Birthday To The Deputy Speaker, Federal House Of Representative – By Chief (Dr) Nicolas Ikenna Ukwa, Senior Legislative Aide To The Senate President

Happy Birthday To The Deputy Speaker, Federal House Of Representative – By Chief (Dr) Nicolas Ikenna Ukwa, Senior Legislative Aide To The Senate President

Birthday, National Assembly, News Flash, Senate
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE DEPUTY SPEAKER, FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I join well meaning Abians and Nigerians at large to felicitate with a pragmatic leader and performer, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, National Assembly, RT Hon Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu . Hon Benjamin Kalu 's trajectory of service and unprecedented remarkable achievements as the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives has written his name on the sands of time, and we are proud of his quality and unquantifiable representation, legacy projects and giant strides in Abia and Nigeria at large.…
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Apr
15
2025
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House Of Reps Speaker Inaugurates 21 – Man Committee To Oversee Rivers Assembly

House Of Reps Speaker Inaugurates 21 – Man Committee To Oversee Rivers Assembly

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South South
Reps Speaker inaugurates 21-man Committee to oversee Rivers Assembly The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, is currently inaugurating an ad-hoc committee to legislate in place of the suspended Rivers State House of Assembly. The event held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja was being attended by members designates drawed from the six geo-political zones. Addressing the 21-man committee, Speaker Abbas reminded the panel that its mandate is non-partisan, a call to legislate to ensure good governance, peace, and prosperity of the oil-rich state. He said, “Your task is to oversee Rivers State following Mr President’s emergency proclamation.You…
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