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Kano: Coalition charges Gov Yusuf to open Kwankwaso’s dirty past as Governor
…warns against selective justice The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has welcomed the proposed probe of Alhaji Umar Ganduje’s tenure as Kano State governor. The Coalition, at a press conference on Monday, described it as a positive step towards accountability and transparency in governance. Obinna Francis, the Convener of the Coalition, however, charged Governor…
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Akpabio Breaks Fast (iftar) With Muslim Colleagues — Says, Religion Cannot Divide Us
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Monday evening had Iftar(breaking of fast) with his Muslim colleagues, in Abuja. In his remarks at the occasion which was also attended by some Senators who are of the Christian faith, Akpabio declared that “religion cannot divide us,” stressing that it was not a mere coincidence that the…
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Senate President Arrives Nigeria After Very Fruitful International Engagement In Geneva, Switzerland
By Chibuike Nwabuko President of the Senate and Leader of Nigeria’s delegation to the just concluded 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in Geneva Switzerland, Godswill Akpabio, Thursday, arrived the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He was received on arrival, by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Saviour Enyiekere and…
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Global Peace: Kalu seeks amendment of IPU rules to allow more emergency items from Africa, others
By Oriri Peter Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has requested the amendment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly rules to accommodate more emergency items. Incidentally, the proposal has been accepted for consideration alongside others such as raising awareness of the International Court of Justice provisional measures for…
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Akpabio Advocates Parliamentary Diplomacy for Global Peace and Conflict Resolution
By Oriri Peter President of the Senate and chairman, National Assembly of Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, has made a strong case for increased efforts in parliamentary diplomacy. Akpabio, who spoke at the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Related Meetings, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, maintained that parliamentary diplomacy is quite critical to achieving…
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Akpabio, Chungong, Widegren, others hosted to a dinner by IPU President
President of Nigerian Senate and head of delegation to the 148th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentry Union (IPU), Godswill Akpabio, IPU Secretary General, Martin Chungong and his vice, Cecilia Widegren were among the dignitaries hosted to Executive Committee dinner of IPU in Geneva, Switzerland by the IPU President, Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson. Recall that Akpabio arrived Geneva,…
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Akpabio, Kalu, Others in Geneva For IPU Meeting
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday arrived in Geneva, Switzerland as head of Nigeria’s delegation to the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland. Akpabio was accompanied on the trip by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu and Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. The Senate president…
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2024 IWD: We Need More Women in Parliaments -Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu advocated reservation of seats in the parliaments as a deliberate move to ensure more participation of women in Nigerian politics. According to a statement by his Chief Press, Levinus Nwabughiogu, he noted that Kalu made the call on the heels of the 2024…
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United Nation Peace Ambassador, Dr. Enape Celebrates International Women’s Day In New York City – Photos
By Oriri Peter In a momentous gathering at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, H.E Amb. Dr (Mrs) Enape Victoria, PhD, an Accredited United Nations Peace Ambassador, joined women from across the globe to commemorate International Women’s Day. In her address, the UN Peace Ambassador, expressed her heartfelt wishes to women worldwide, highlighting…
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Nigerian Senate marks International Women’s Day with vigor amid celebrations
By Oriri Peter In a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day on March 7th, the Nigerian Senate, under the leadership of President Godswill Akpabio, came together with Principal Officers and esteemed colleagues to honor the occasion. Senators Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, Idiat Adebule, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, and Ireti Kingibe were at the forefront of the commemoration…