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…Reiterates NASS’ commitment to Strengthening Democratic Practice in Nigeria Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR has said that Nigeria’s democratic institutions are growing stronger despite economic pressures, security concerns, and political contests that have tested the nation over the past 27 years. Delivering his message during the […]

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By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives has begun legislative action to repeal the Statistics Act, 2007 and replace it with a new legal framework designed to modernise Nigeria’s statistical system for the digital era. Speaking at a public hearing on the Statistics Bill, 2025, at the National Assembly on Monday, […]

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By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kebbi State Branch, Aminu Hassan, has dismissed allegations of widespread corruption within Nigeria’s judiciary. Hassan spoke on the sidelines of the flag-off of the Equity Bar Law Week in Birnin Kebbi, where he addressed concerns often raised by members […]

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The Federal Government has approved payments to more than 1,240 local contractors as part of efforts to settle verified outstanding obligations and support business activities across the country.

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Iran’s military command on Monday announced it was halting its operation against Israel after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time since a truce took effect in April.

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