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ODUAHGATE: We may Order Arrest of Aviation Minister – House of Reps.

Posted 11 years ago by admin

The Minister of Aviation is said to have gone abroad despite the N255m cars scandal involving her. Do you think her action is appropriate? That is another serious act of impunity on the part of the minister. It is also …

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Show Of Shame! Fight Breaks Out At House Of Reps As New PDP Meets Lawmakers

Posted 11 years ago by admin

A meeting between the seven governors of the new Peoples Democratic Party faction, and members of the House of Representatives has ended after fighting broke out. The governors, alongside the chairman of the faction, Abubakar Baraje, first met with senate president, David …

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Strike: FG, ASUU Continue Talks Today

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The Federal Government has disclosed that it will on Friday hold a meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on the ongoing strike embarked upon by university lecturers over the non- implementation of the 2009 agreement. Both parties had …

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Rivers Crisis: House Of Reps Take Over Functions Of Rivers Assembly

Posted 11 years ago by admin

The House of Representatives, Wednesday, passed a motion to take over the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly following the crisis that took place on Tuesday, July 8. In approving the motion, the House said it was …

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Return to work and continue talks – FG begs ASUU

Posted 11 years ago by admin

In response to the crippling of the nation’s tertiary institutions as a result of the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities ,ASUU, the Federal Government on Monday, met with Vice Chancellors of all public universities, with …

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Gay Right: Britain To Stop Aid To Nigeria

Posted 11 years ago by admin

British Prime Minister, David Cameron, on Friday said his government might consider cutting off aid to Nigeria over same sex marriage bill passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday. The Senate had passed its own version in November, 2011. …

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House Of Representatives Approve 14 Years Imprisonment For Same Sex Marriage

Posted 11 years ago by admin

The House of Representatives yesterday Thursday May 29th approved 14 years imprisonment for persons who contracted same sex marriage in the country. This was sequel to a clause-by-clause consideration of a Bill for an Act to prohibit marriage or union …

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Wife of House of Reps member accused of torturing two women

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Wife of a serving House of Representatives member was fingered yesterday in the torture, beating and alleged attempt to kidnap two ladies in Isale Eko area of Lagos. Sources say that yesterday morning at about 7.15a.m, a Toyota Camry car …

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