National Assembly

May
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
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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Apr
02
2025
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For Akpabio, A Word Should Be Enough For The Wise – By Azuh Arinze

For Akpabio, A Word Should Be Enough For The Wise – By Azuh Arinze

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, National Assembly, Politics, Senate, Women Affairs
For Akpabio, A Word Should Be Enough For The Wise - By Azuh Arinze In my own estimation, Godswill Obot Akpabio, Nigeria's Senate President, should be the luckiest politician ever from Akwa Ibom State. An average lawyer before politics beckoned, he has since gone ahead to serve as a commissioner, governor, minister, and now the No. 3 citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Weeks back, he got into what has now become a "Roforofo" fight with Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a fellow lawyer and colleague who combines beauty with boldness. Truth be told, no one can say categorically who among them…
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Apr
02
2025
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“I am Natasha, I’m Not A Law-breaker, That’s Why we Came By Helicopter….. As Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan Becomes More Popular And Loved

“I am Natasha, I’m Not A Law-breaker, That’s Why we Came By Helicopter….. As Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan Becomes More Popular And Loved

National Assembly, News Flash, People & Events, Personality, Politics, Women Affairs
"I'm senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, I'm not a law-breaker. I appreciate the governor’s orders, and that was why we came by helicopter and not by road. No convoy, we are not in the streets, so we didn't break the law." – Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan
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Apr
01
2025
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‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Home Coming In A Chattered Helicopter

‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Home Coming In A Chattered Helicopter

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Security, Women Affairs
‘Nobody Can Stop Me From Coming Home’, Natasha Says As Mammoth Crowd Throng Her Homecoming In A Chattered Helicopter Despite the ban on political rallies and restrictions on convoys, a massive crowd of supporters thronged Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on Tuesday to welcome home Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a dramatic turn of events, the senator arrived by helicopter, stunning the waiting crowd, who had gathered in front of her country home in Ihima since morning. The supporters, carrying placards and chanting in solidarity, defied police warnings and a curfew imposed by the Chairman of Okehi Local…
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Apr
01
2025
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Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency

Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics, Security
Natasha Shuns Kogi Rally Ban, Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this in a statement issued by her media team in the early hours of Tuesday. The statement read, “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central Senatorial District will proceed as planned. “Despite…
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Apr
01
2025
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“Shut Up” Comment: I Will Report Ezekwesili To Igbo Traditional Leaders – Sen. Nwaebonyi

“Shut Up” Comment: I Will Report Ezekwesili To Igbo Traditional Leaders – Sen. Nwaebonyi

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, South East
“Shut Up” Comment: I Will Report Ezekwesili To Igbo Traditional Leaders – Sen Nwaebonyi Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has vowed to report former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, to Igbo traditional leaders over what he described as a disrespectful and unprecedented attack on his person. Speaking on Kakaaki, a breakfast programme on AIT, Nwaebonyi expressed outrage over Ezekwesili’s alleged comment telling him to “shut up” and calling him a “hooligan.” He described the remarks as an insult not just to him but to the revered institution of Igbo red-cap chiefs. “I am going to…
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Apr
01
2025
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Suspended Senator Natasha Returns To Nigeria, Bags Bold Voice Award

Suspended Senator Natasha Returns To Nigeria, Bags Bold Voice Award

National Assembly, Personality, Politics, Senate, Women Affairs
Suspended Senator Natasha Returns To Nigeria, Bags Bold Voice Award Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has returned to Nigeria. The lawmaker returned after her controversial appearance at the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) where she tabled the ‘unjust action’ of the Senate against her. Akpoti-Uduaghan upon her return was honoured with The Bold Voice of Good Governance Award at the 2025 ARISE Gala Night. The award ceremony which took place on Monday, March 31, was organised by Arise Television in honour of 65 women making an impact in Nigeria. The event was part of the grand finale…
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Apr
01
2025
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Ahead Of Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti’s Home Coming, APC Led Kogi State Government Has Banned Social Gatherings, As Means To Stop Her – By Ebuka Romeo Okoye

Ahead Of Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti’s Home Coming, APC Led Kogi State Government Has Banned Social Gatherings, As Means To Stop Her – By Ebuka Romeo Okoye

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, People & Events, Politics, Security
Ahead of Distinguished Senator Natasha H Akpoti's Home Coming tomorrow, APC led state government has banned social gatherings, as means to stop her from holding the scheduled rally. By banning social gatherings and use of convoy in Kogi, Gov. Ododo has once again proven those of us who don't support state police, right.I once again insist that, the worst thing that will happen to today's Nigeria, is to grant that useless request for these power drunk, dubious individuals. Imagine a country where all the senators, state governor and his predecessor are fightin one woman.Why desperately wanting to stop her?Why flexing…
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