….As Dr. Agbawu emerges as APC’s consensus candidate Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kokona LGA for preserving the chairmanship zoning formula, underscoring its importance in maintaining communal harmony. The Speaker also called on the entire citizens of the State not…
The Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has concluded arrangements for a one-day public hearing on the Bill for a Law to Repeal and Enact the Local Government System in Nasarawa State, 2024, addressing establishment, structure, composition, finance, functions, and other associated matters. Chairman of the House…
Gov. Sule Donates 500 Mattresses to Keffi Correctional Service By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has fulfilled his commitment to improving the welfare of correctional officers and inmates by donating 500 mattresses to the Keffi Correctional Service. The donation was presented on Tuesday at the new Keffi Correctional facility by the Commissioner…
Nasarawa Assembly denies leadership crisis, debunks media report Nasarawa State House of Assembly has debunked reports circulating in some quarters of the media that it has leadership crisis. Hon Jonah Ali Dizaho, Chairman House Committee on Information cleared the air while briefing newsmen today in Lafia. He said that the House remained united while urging…
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: WOMEN AFFAIRS MINISTRY SET TO PARTNER WITH CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Further to renewed efforts towards scaling up empowerment for Nigerian women, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has initiated a partnership with the management of the Nigeria Correctional Service on to provide skill acquisition and vocational training for female inmates across the country. In…
…..Calls for security summit within two weeks Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has raised alarm over high rate of kidnapping in communities across the State. The House, has directed Chairmen of the 13 Local Government Areas of the State to collaborate with traditional rulers and security agencies to organize security summit to find lasting solutions…
Damagun, Anyanwu threaten lawsuit against Deji Adeyanju for alleged defamation The Peoples Democratic Party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun, has threatened to take Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and rights activist, to court over allegations of defamation. Moreover, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, Acting National Secretary of PDP, pledged to pursue civil and criminal litigation against Adeyanju regarding…
Is the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) constitutional or not? Is EFCC law applicable to states? The Supreme Court has proceeded with the suit filed by the Attorney General of Kogi State and 15 others against the Attorney General of the…
David Mark @76: Best Riding Two Worlds “There is no cure for birth and death, save to enjoy the interval” – George Santayana By Paul Mumeh & Law Mefor. The wise words, “Live your life so that the Preacher won’t have to lie at your funeral,” were displayed in a particular pastor’s office sentinel. The…
Lawmaker representing Uke/Karshi, Musa Gude distributes food items, clothes, gadgets, cash to constituents …Nasarawa Speaker, Emir commends his purposeful representation, crushing poverty. Member representing Uke/Karshi constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon Musa Saidu Gude, has distributed 435 bags of rice, assorted wrappers and other clothing materials as well as cash to the…