Tag: House of Reps
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Speaker Dogara mourns Sule Katagum
By Aaron Ossai The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has described the death of Alhaji Sule Katagum, the Waziri of Katagum as a monumental loss. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the Speaker said Alhaji Katagum’s death came at a time his…
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Senate President Saraki is a dogged patriot – Dogara
By Aaron Ossai The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has extolled the leadership qualities of President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, describing him as a totally committed patriot on the occasion of his 55th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Mr.…
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Reps Threaten Arrest of 10 Oil Firm Bosses over $250m Unremitted Funds
By Our Correspondent The House of Representatives Committee on Oil and Gas has threatened to issue warrant of arrest on Managing Directors of 10 oil firms, if they failed to appear before it on Thursday to account for unremitted 250 million dollars to the Federal Government’s purse. The Chairman of the committee, Hon. Jerigbe Agom…
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Dogara Hails CSOs, NGOs For Contribution To Democracy Growth
By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has hailed civil societies and non-governmental organisations for the important role they play in development of democracy and promotion of the well-being of Nigerian citizens. He made the statement while speaking at a public hearing organised by the House Committee on Civil Society…
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Dogara calls for Private Sector Participation to Tackle Housing Deficit
By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has called for increased private sector participation in order to address the national housing deficit, and pledged the commitment of the House towards enacting the required legislation. Speaking at a public hearing by the House Committee on Housing on a motion and four…
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National Assembly Helped deepen Nigeria’s democracy – Dogara
By Aaron Ossai The National Assembly has contributed a lot in stabilising and deepening Nigeria’s constitutional democracy through strengthening of due process and the rule of law, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said. Speaking on the topic, “Deepening Democracy: Role of the Legislature,” at the third Public Lecture series of…
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We Must Stop Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking – Dogara
By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to lead the struggle for total and unconditional emancipation of the unfortunate victims of slavery in Libya and other places where slave trade is happening by deploying Nigeria’s diplomatic and military clout to put an end to…
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Ekwueme’s death monumental loss to Africa – Dogara
By Aaron Ossai The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has described the death of former Vice President Dr. Alex Ekwueme, as a monumental loss not just to Nigeria but the entire African continent. In a statement personally signed by him, Hon. Dogara, who extolled the virtues of Dr. Ekwueme also stated …
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Dogara urges Northern Christians to imbibe spirit of forgiveness
By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has urged Christians in Northern Nigeria to imbibe the spirit of unity, forgiveness and continuous prayers for the nation and its leadership. He made the call during the official inauguration of the Congress of Northern Nigerian Christians under the leadership of Professor Adamu…
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I am nowhere close to Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa- Dogara
By Aaron Ossai Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that Nigeria’s first and only Prime Minister, the late Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa has remained a political colossus in Nigeria’s history, 50 years after his death. The Speaker said this after he was conferred with the award of the “Sir Abubakar…