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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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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Sep
28
2024
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Bribery Scandal: Reps Invite EFCC Chairman, VDM, Bobrisky

Bribery Scandal: Reps Invite EFCC Chairman, VDM, Bobrisky

Crime, National Assembly, News Flash
Alleged Bribery: Reps Invite EFCC Chairman, VDM, Bobrisky Following the House of Representatives resolution to investigate allegations of bribery against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Joint Committees of the House has extended an invitation to the chairman of the commission Ola Olukoyode. In a letter dated 27th September 2024, the committee asked the EFCC Chairman and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service to appear on Monday the 30th, with all officers involved in the allegation. The allegation of bribery against the anti-graft agency and the Nigeria Correctional Service followed a trending social media voice conversation…
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Sep
11
2024
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Hon. Obi Aguocha Engages His Constituency In Gentle And Giant Legislative Stride, Unveils An Ambitious 32 Electoral Ward Tour Programme For Ikwuano And Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency

Hon. Obi Aguocha Engages His Constituency In Gentle And Giant Legislative Stride, Unveils An Ambitious 32 Electoral Ward Tour Programme For Ikwuano And Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency

Empowerment, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
HONOURABLE OBI AGUOCHA ENGAGES HIS CONSTITUENCY IN A GENTLE AND GIANT LEGISLATIVE STRIDE, UNVEILS AN AMBITIOUS 32 ELECTORAL WARD TOUR PROGRAMME FOR IKWUANO AND UMUAHIA NORTH/SOUTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY. A Release issued from Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency Office and dated Tuesday, 10th of September, 2024. From The Honourable Member Representing Ikwuano and Umuahia North / South Federal Constituency. Contingent upon a 32 Ward-To-Ward/Town Hall Meeting, Appreciation, and Palliative Distribution Tour. As detailed in the following itinerary: Thursday 12th September, 2024 Usaka Ward - 9am. Venue: Ekwelu Hall Ariam Ward - 11am. Venue: Ariam Ala-Ala Town Hall Oloko…
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Aug
31
2024
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Senate Sends Strong Warning To Cheap Blackmailers And Peddlers Of Falsehood

Senate Sends Strong Warning To Cheap Blackmailers And Peddlers Of Falsehood

National Assembly, News Flash
‘It’s enough’, Senate Send Strong Message To Blackmailers The Senate has warned the public against what it described as “vicious attempts” to tarnish its image and that of its leadership. The Senate’s position was contained in a statement on Friday by the Senate Leader’s Directorate of Media and Public Affairs. The statement titled “Senate frowns at false claims against Bamidele, mulls stiffer action,” expressed concern over what it described as recent efforts to undermine public trust in the National Assembly. The Senate, while reacting to a petition against its leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said it would no longer treat cases of…
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Aug
19
2024
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N29 Million Running Cost Not Enough For A Senator – Abbo

N29 Million Running Cost Not Enough For A Senator – Abbo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
N29 Million Running Cost Not Enough For A Senator – Abbo Elisha Abbo, a former senator representing Adamawa north, says the over N20 million running cost for senators is not enough. Abbo said this on Sunday when he appeared on Arise Television. The former lawmaker said while he was at the senate, his salaries, allowances and running cost put together was N14.4 million. He said the sum was not enough to address the challenges being faced by his constituents in the north-eastern state of Nigeria. “Cumulatively, when I was in the senate, all the allowances put together was N14.4 million…
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Aug
05
2024
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Exposed: How Dangote Deceived Nigerian Lawmakers, Diesel Quality Worse Than Presented.

Exposed: How Dangote Deceived Nigerian Lawmakers, Diesel Quality Worse Than Presented.

Business, National Assembly, News Flash
EXPOSED: How Dangote Deceived Nigerian Lawmakers, Diesel Quality Worse Than Presented “In terms of quality, when we started, our quality was about six hundred to six fifty ppm, the ppm was one of the best in terms of quality at the time we started. But as of today, we are at 87 ppm. And you can take a sample on Monday. By Monday, we will be less than 50 ppm. By the beginning of August, we will be at 10 ppm.” “In terms of quality, nobody can produce anything better than us. I just got the result from our official…
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