National Assembly

Apr
01
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
“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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Mar
31
2025
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National Assembly Commends Otti For Signing The Electricity Bill Into Law, Seeks Partnership In Renewable Energy Summit

National Assembly Commends Otti For Signing The Electricity Bill Into Law, Seeks Partnership In Renewable Energy Summit

Abia State, Good Governance, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMMENDS OTTI FOR SIGNING THE ELECTRICITY BILL INTO LAW, SEEKS PARTNERSHIP IN RENEWAL ENERGY SUMMIT. The National Assembly has commended Governor Alex Otti for signing the Abia State Electricity Bill into Law and creating a regulatory body for electricity generation and distribution in Abia State. The Chairman, House of Representatives' Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene gave the commendation on Saturday, 29th March when he led a delegation of the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy to pay the Governor a working visit. "Your Excellency, let me begin by thanking you for agreeing to meet…
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Mar
26
2025
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Akpabio’s Senate Takes A Dive Inside The Bottomless Pit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Akpabio’s Senate Takes A Dive Inside The Bottomless Pit – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics
AKPABIO'S SENATE TAKES A DIVE INSIDE THE BOTTOMLESS PIT. One Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi from Ebonyi state yesterday during a Senate Committee hearing of the Natasha/Akpabio sexual harassment scandal presently rocking the Senate launched himself both into the limelight and kleighlight by notoriously escalating the crises in the Senate to a new height when he contemptuously descended heavily on Dr. Mrs Oby Ezekwesili like an animated child delinquent. He lost his emotional sanity and ranted like a kindergarten lunatic drug addict. He forgot that Oby Ezekwesili is representing an international women coalition in the committee hearing room and that the international…
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Mar
25
2025
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Petition For Natasha’s Recall Did Not Meet Requirements – INEC

Petition For Natasha’s Recall Did Not Meet Requirements – INEC

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Petition For Natasha’s Recall Did Not Meet Requirements — INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the petition for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, did not meet the necessary submission requirements. In a statement on Tuesday, INEC confirmed receiving the petition on Monday, said to have been signed by over 250,000 constituents from Kogi Central. However, the commission stated that the petition failed to meet the stipulated guidelines outlined in its 2024 Regulations and Guidelines for Recall. According to INEC, the petitioners’ submission lacked contact details, including exact address, telephone numbers,…
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Mar
21
2025
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We Want Natasha Back Home To Learn Purposeful Representation – Constituents

We Want Natasha Back Home To Learn Purposeful Representation – Constituents

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
We Want Natasha Back Home To Learn Purposeful Representation – Constituents Senatorial District on Friday said they want to bring back Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan home, through recall to learn purposeful representation. Some of the constituents across the five Local Government Areas of the Senatorial district, on the aegis of Kogi Central Elites Forum (KCEF), made the declaration in a statement jointly signed by Mr Ibrahim Abdulazeez Ibrahim (President) and Mr Akerejola Johnson(Secretary) in Lokoja. The concerned indigenes, who are of Ebira extraction like the embattled senator, said they resolved to bring the embattled senator back home, given the alleged embarrassment…
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Mar
21
2025
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State Of Emergency In Nigeria: A Historical And Academic Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

State Of Emergency In Nigeria: A Historical And Academic Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics, Senate
States of Emergency in Nigeria: A Historical and Academic Assessment On March 20, 2025, the Senate approved a state of emergency in Rivers State, following a similar move by the House of Representatives. This development has sparked intense debate and discussion. In this article, we aim to provide a brief historical context of states of emergency declared by civilian governments in Nigeria, while conducting a dispassionate and academic assessment of this phenomenon, devoid of political bias. The History of State of Emergency in Nigeria Under Civilian Governments: Distilling Good IntentionsSince Nigeria’s transition to civilian governance in 1999, the declaration of…
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Mar
18
2025
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Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee

Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee

National Assembly, Football, News Flash, Sports
Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee The Senate Committee on Sports Development has assured of its support towards the realisation of the Annual Sam Okwaraji Under-16 All Nigeria Secondary Schools Soccer Championship as approved by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The Senate Committee on Sports Development gave the backing when it received the Steering Committee of Sam Okwaraji Under-16 All Nigeria Secondary Schools Soccer Championship at the National Assembly in the Abuja. This is even as the Senator Osita Izunaso representing Imo West in the Senate, emerged the chairman of the Steering Committee of…
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Mar
18
2025
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Reps Donate N705 Million To FG For Vulnerable Nigerians During Ramadan

Reps Donate N705 Million To FG For Vulnerable Nigerians During Ramadan

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Religion
Reps Donate N705 Million To FG For Vulnerable Nigerians During Ramadan The House of Representatives, on Monday, donated N705m to the Federal Government to support vulnerable Nigerians during the month of Ramadan. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced this when President Bola Tinubu hosted principal officers of the green chamber to an Iftar dinner at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tajudeen presented the donation on behalf of the lawmakers, saying they are committed to alleviating the economic hardship of the most vulnerable Nigerians. This is not the first that the House of Reps of the 10th assembly…
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