Category: JUDICIARY

By Milcah Tanimu Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has formally presented an appointment letter to Muhammadu Sanusi II, reinstating him as the Emir of Kano. Addressing the reinstated Emir at the Government House on Friday, Governor Yusuf emphasized that the amended law governing the emirate has been solidified. “In accordance with the newly amended…

To Immediately Open Up Banex Plazer in Abuja From Lateef Taiwo The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government as well as the Nigerian Army to immediately reopen the Banex Plaza in Abuja for business activities. The lawmakers also call on the Federal Government to install modern technology, such as surveillance and closed…

By Milcah Tanimu The proposed bill seeking to revive Nigeria’s old National Anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” has sparked a national debate on patriotism and historical continuity. Representative Julius Ihonvbere, leading the charge, argues that the former anthem better encapsulates a sense of national pride and unity compared to the current anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots.”…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi Salihu, has stated that the House would ensure passage of relevant laws to institutionalise the annual Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar. According to the Speaker, the enactment of such legislation would be in tandem with the aspirations of…

By Milcah Tanimu The House of Representatives has called on security agencies to intensify their efforts in combating the ongoing banditry in Zamfara, Kaduna, and Katsina states. This call comes in response to the frequent bandits’ attacks that have resulted in significant loss of lives and properties in these regions. The appeal was made following…

By Milcah Tanimu The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has called on the federal and state governments to develop sustainable policies aimed at eliminating poverty and enhancing the standard of living for citizens. This advocacy was made in a communique issued at the end of their general meeting on Thursday in Abuja.…

By Milcah Tanimu President Bola Tinubu has requested the House of Representatives to approve a total refund of N24 billion to the governments of Nasarawa and Kebbi States for the federal takeover of airports constructed by the two states. In a letter addressed to Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and read during plenary by Deputy Speaker Benjamin…

By Milcah Tanimu The call for a transition from the current presidential system to a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria is gaining momentum, with proponents arguing that the existing system is not effectively delivering representative democracy and accountability. Abdusamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives, has been vocal in advocating for this…

By Milcah Tanimu A group comprising 60 federal lawmakers challenged the authority of the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly whose seats were declared vacant in December 2023 after their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. These 27 lawmakers had attempted to serve Governor Siminalayi Fubara with…

…as Whip describes it as Conference Room…the Contractor did a poor job….LawmakerBy Abdullateef Bamgbose Complaints by Senators on their refurbished Chamber continued Tuesday , a week after bickerings about sitting arrangementsThe contract for the renovations of the two Chambers of the National Assembly apart from the homogeneous amount involved had generated controversy as the bidding…