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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed sadness over the demise of a House member-elect for the 10th Assembly from Taraba State, Hon. Ismaila Yushau Maihanci.This was contained in a Press statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria.Gbajabiamila …

The leading Aspirant for the position of the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara representing Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno state, has commiserated with the people and Government of Taraba state over the loss of one of its Member-elect, Hon. Ismaila Yushau Maihanchi.Hon. Maihanchi who was elected to represent Jalingo, Yorro, Zing Federal Constituency …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Wednesday, disclosed that a seven-storey building under construction has collapsed in Lagos.A statement by the Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, said several workers are currently trapped in the collapsed building, at Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. According to him, the agency was mobilising its staff and other first responders …

The death has been announced of Prince Bola Ajibola, a former Attorney General of Nigeria.He died in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital in the early hours of Sunday 9th April. He was 89 years.The burial Janaza for Prince Abduljabar Bolasodun Ajibola will takes place at Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) Isale Apata, Olorunsogo, off Abiola way, Abeokuta by 4.00pm today …

.Executive Chairman Akure South Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Olaniyi FCA, has felicitated with Christians as they mark this year’s Easter Celebration which is the symbolic remembrance of the crucification and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Olaniyi called on all Christians to imbibe godly values of righteousness, peace and justice which are the true nature of Christ.He stated this in a message to …

Otunba Adeshina Abubakar Omoluabi described the death of Arole Omisore as a great loss not only to the family of Omisore but the people of Ile-Ife, Osun State, and the nation at large. The Chairman Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo Alumni Association Abuja Chapter and the entire membership of the association commiserated with the family of the National Secretary of All …

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, is deeply saddened by the fatal boat incident at Okoroma community along the Brass waterways in Brass Local Government Area of the state.Yet to be confirmed number of persons are said to be missing in Thursday’s mishap involving a local passenger boat.The boat was said to be carrying scores of passengers and goods worth …

10th National Assembly: Kalu Joins Speakership Race, Promises Parliamentary independence…Says He Has Capacity, Competence To Lead the Green ChamberA member of the Nigerian House of Representatives representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has formally declared his intention to join the race for the position of Speaker of the 10th Assembly, with a promise to ensure Parliamentary …

A Bill for an Act to Amend the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, Cap. M379, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to mandate any Nigeria trained Medical or Dental Practitioner to Practice in Nigeria for a Minimum of Five (5) before granted a full licence by the Council in order to make Quality health Services available to Nigerians.The Mover …

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Agboola Sunday, on Thursday said over 1, 575 personnel have been deployed for a robust security arrangement and crime prevention during this year’s Easter celebration.The Commandant said, personnel have been emplaced on major roads across the state, patrol teams and surveillance squads will cover critical national assets, worship …