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House of Representatives, National Assembly Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release House Ad-Hoc Committee Invites Rivers State Administrator to Appear for Interactive Session Abuja-FCT | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – The Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, constituted by the House of Representatives following the Resolution of the National Assembly approving the Presidential Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, held its inaugural meeting today at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The meeting, which followed the formal inauguration of the Committee by the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, provided a…

ATBU’s Ajayi Sunday Emerges President Dadiya Students’ Union Comrade Ajayi Sunday has emerged the 2nd National President of the National Association of Dadiya Students (NADS) in an online election held on April 6th, 2025. He was declared winner by the Chairman of the Electoral Commission (ELCOM), Comrade Chillion Vincent Kilisan, in an election in which he was the only Presidential candidate. A native of Lo-Bekwang in Dadiya Chiefdom, Comrade Sunday is a 300L student of Industrial Design from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. In his inaugural speech after the swearing-in ceremony on April 13, 2025, Comrade Ajayi Sunday, unfolded his…

PUBLICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR NIGERIAN NAVY BASIC TRAINING SCHOOL BATCH 37 TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES OF THE NIGERIAN NAVY BASIC TRAINING SCHOOL BATCH 37 a. Photocopy of Application Form.b. NIN print-out slip.c. Original and photocopies of credentials.d. BVN print out.e. Two (2) Passport photograph.f. Two (2) Navy blue PT shorts.f. Two (2) white round neck vests.h. Two pairs of white canvas.i. Two pairs of brown canvas.j. Two (2) white long sleeve shirts.k. Two pairs of black trousers.l. Two (2) black ties.m. One pair of black shoe.n. Three (3) pairs of white long socks.o. Two pairs of national dress…

Prof Ihonvbere Heads Reps Committee To Oversee Rivers Emergency Rule The House of Representatives has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to oversee the implementation of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. The Committee which will be inaugurated on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, will be chaired by the House Leader, Prof Julius Ihonvbere. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the House Spokesperson, Rep Akin Rotimi Jr, said the development is in line with the House resolve to “uphold the supremacy of the constitution and ensure that the extraordinary measures undertaken during the emergency period remains subject to Legislative oversight, guided by…

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADVISERS AND LIAISON OFFICERS FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS AND WARD ENGAGEMENT In line with our continued commitment to inclusive grassroots governance and effective political coordination across the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, I am pleased to announce the following key appointments aimed at strengthening political structures and ensuring proper representation at the ward level. SPECIAL ADVISERS ON POLITICAL AFFAIRSThe following individuals have been appointed as Special Advisers on Political Affairs for their respective Local Government Areas. Their mandate includes advising my office on all political developments, mobilization strategies, and providing oversight on constituency project monitoring:• Pankshin LGA –Hon. Rotshak Gideon…

FCTA gives land allotees 21 days to pay or lose offer The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given land allottees 21 days to pay all statutory Right of Occupancy (R of O) bills and charges or lose the offer. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. Olayinka explained that the measure was part of the broad and comprehensive reforms on land administration in the FCT, approved by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. He said that the reforms, which would…

Christian Chukwu, a revered figure in Nigerian football and former coach of the Super Eagles, has died at the age of 74. The news of his passing was confirmed by his longtime friend and teammate, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami. While the exact circumstances surrounding his death on Saturday remain unclear, tributes have already begun to pour in for the man affectionately known as “Chairman.” Odegbami, who played alongside Chukwu in Nigeria’s victorious 1980 Africa Cup of Nations squad, shared the heartbreaking news with deep emotion. Back in 2021, Chukwu was the subject of widespread false death reports, which he personally debunked…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has played down opposition efforts to form a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections, branding the initiative as a nonstarter. Speaking to reporters on Friday after leading members of the APC’s National Working Committee on a Sallah visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Ganduje dismissed the coalition talks spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other key political figures. When asked about the growing speculation surrounding the alliance, Ganduje waved it off, asserting confidence in the ruling party’s resilience and political dominance. He highlighted…

A black Toyota Hilux, assigned to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu, was reported stolen during Juma’at prayers in Abuja on Friday, prompting a swift response from security forces. According to sources, the vehicle was left parked at approximately 1:05 p.m. near the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10, while the ONSA official went to a nearby mosque for prayers. Upon returning, the official discovered that the vehicle had vanished. Security analyst Zagazola Makama broke the news on his X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that the theft was quickly reported to the Garki…

UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA PROMOTES 45 TO PROFESSORIAL RANK The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the 11th Governing Council of the University of Abuja, Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the promotion of 45 academic staff to professorial rank, pending its ratification by the Council when fully constituted. While 20 of the staff were promoted to the rank of Professor, 25 others were elevated to the rank of Associate Professor.The promotion was announced by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, at the 188th Regular Senate of the University held Tuesday 8 April 2025 on the Main Campus. The exercise revealed that the…