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See what Akpabio said to NASC on insecurity, filthy environment of NASS complex

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has decried the filthy environment and insecurity at the National Assembly complex as the 10th NASS settle for legislative work. Indeed, Akpabio said lawmakers are no longer safe because of infiltration of people who have no business in the complex, saying lawmakers have lost their telephones to […]

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Protection of civilians in conflict A Sacred Duty of all – NHR insusts

As CIVIC marks its 20th anniversary The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government and other stakeholders to rally around and protect civilians and human rights of all kinds, saying that doing so remains a sacred duty of not only the government but also non-state actors. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief […]

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NGF: United Nations, others critical to Nigeria’s dev’t, says Gov. AbdulRahman

Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq Wednesday in Abuja stressed the need for deeper collaborations between the United Nations and the state Governments in order to achieve human capital development, revenue generation, and general economic growth. The Kwara State Governor stated this during the meeting of the forum in Abuja when they […]

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Sen. Obinna Ogba appeals to Buhari to assent NSC, Federal Uni of Sports bill before exit

Distinguished Senator Obinna Ogba has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to give assent to the National Sports, Commission (NSC) and Federal University of Sports bill passed by the two Chambers of the national assembly before his exit on Sunday. Sen . Ogba who made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja said the two bills if […]

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10th Assembly ‘ Sen. Morro expresses surprise APC not considering North Central for key positions

Senator Abah Morro representing Benue South Senatorial District at the National Assembly who also a Senator -elect for the 10th Senate has expressed surprise that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) are not considering the North Central in their National Assembly leadership positions’ allocations. Sen. Morro made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while reacting […]

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10th NASS: South-East Technocrats Back Orji Kalu For Senate President

A group of respected South-East professionals and technocrats under the aegis of South East Progressive Minds (SEPM), has backed the current Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu for President of the 10th Senate. The group in a letter of comfort, felicitation and support signed by Chief Comrade Iruke J. D. M (Convener) and […]

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2023 Elections: NHRC Deploys Over 800 Election Observers Across The Federation

As the voting hours get closer, the National Human Rights Commission has deployed over 800 Election Observers to monitor the general conduct of the 2023 Elections with specific focus on the conduct of the security personnel. The Executive Secretary made this disclosure on the eve of the commencement of the general elections saying the commitment […]

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2023 Polls: NHRC Launches Human Rights Situation Room

The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN has on Friday launched a Human Rights Situation Room to address cases of human rights violations and other forms of electoral infractions that may occur before during, and after the 2023 general elections. According to the human rights Commission’s Boss, the Human Rights […]

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Honourable Nnaji Mourns Barr. Oyibo Chukwu

The member representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the House of Representatives, Honourable Nnolim Nnaji has expressed sadness over the horrible murder of his constituent, Barrister Oyibo Chukwu.Barrister Chukwu, a Senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Enugu East Senatorial Zone was dastardly murdered by hoodlums on Wednesday night. Five other persons […]

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Edeoga expresses worry Over Attacks On Labour Party Supporters In Enugu

The Labour Party gubernatorial candidate for Enugu State, Honourable Barrister Chijoke Edeoga has raised alarm over the targeted attacks on the party’s stalwarts in the state. Barrister Edeoga who was reacting to the brutal murder of the party’s Senatorial candidate for Enugu East District Barrister Oyibo Chukwu, Wednesday night,challenged the police and the security agencies […]

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