May 2024
The failure of Local Government system has led to the collapse of local Economy in Nigeria-Peter
…Governors have made it a process of imposition and coronation instead of election. …Lack of local Government elections affects the competitive growth and development of our local communities. …It’s inimical to the growth and survival of multi-party democracy in Nigeria The lack of transparent elections in local government can have several negative effects, including:…
Senate Passes Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee
The Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The bill, which passed first and second readings on Thursday, now awaits assent into law by President Bola Tinubu. The Senate passed legislation to swap the national anthem from “Arise, O Compatriots” to “Nigeria, We…
Rivers: Group Raises Alarm Over Plots By Justice Omotosho to Illegally Extend Tenure of LG Chairmen
A group of concerned citizens has raised alarm over alleged plots by Justice Kolawole Omotosho to illegally extend the tenure of Rivers Local Government Chairmen. The Guardians of Democracy (GuD) made this known in a press statement on Tuesday wherein it also claimed that the LG Chairmen are plotting to get an injunction from…
TENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO HOLD JOINT SESSION COMMEMORATING SILVER JUBILEE OF NIGERIA’S FOURTH REPUBLIC
President Tinubu to commission new National Assembly Library The National Assembly to hold a Joint Sitting this week to commemorate 25 years of unbroken democracy and legislative practice in Nigeria. This significant milestone will be marked by a series of events scheduled to begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONAL: May 28 LOOK UNTO JESUS Scriptures: Heb. 12: 1 – 2
The key to Christian life is to live in victory and the key to victory is looking unto Jesus.” Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning it is shame, and sat down at the right hand of…
Reverting to old National Anthem not a priority – Sen Abaribe
‘ Reject Bill to revert to old National Anthem, Senator Abaribe tells Senate Senator Enyi H. Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has said that reverting to the old national anthem is not a priority now at a time when the country is grappling with biting inflation, crippling unemployment and widespread insecurity. Abaribe who stated…
Akpabio Charges Children to Embrace Virtues Aimed at Greatness
By Chris Udochukwu President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has charged Nigerian Children to embrace the virtues that will guide them towards a path of greatness. The Senate President stated this on Monday at the 2024 Children’s Day celebration specially organised by the Senate for children to commemorate their day. The children who were…
Deputy Speaker Lami Celebrates Nigerian Children, Reiterates House Commitment to Child Protection
By Pan Afric Reporters The Deputy Speakers, Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Lami Danladi Ogenyi has congratulated Nigerian Children on this year’s Children’s Day celebration, reiterating Benue State House of Assembly’s commitment to legislations and oversight functions aimed at protecting the rights and welfares of Nigerian children especially in Benue State. The Deputy…
Old National Anthem reflects national identity, heritage, says Monguno
By Saminu Ibrahim The Chairman of Senate committee on judiciary, human rights and legal matters on Monday observed that a new national anthem will inspire the citizenry to build a fully integrated and indivisible nation, where citizens will live in unity and harmony. Monguno spoke at the public hearing on the bill for an…
Security Challenges and Good Governance at the Sub-national Level, Kalu Calls for Innovative Solutions
The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu made the call in his welcome Remarks at the National Discourse on Nigeria’s Security Challenges and Good Governance at the Local Government Level organized by the House of Representatives held today at the Abuja Continental Hotel. He said “We convene today for a critical national…