Kingsley Chinda

How Reps accelerated, passed bill to change National Anthem despite opposition

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How Reps accelerated, passed bill to change National Anthem despite opposition

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed a bill to revert to the old National Anthem. The process was done in the green chamber amid opposition from lawmakers across party lines. The bill, sponsored by the House Leader Julius Ihonvbere (APC, Edo) and titled: “Act to Provide for the National Anthem of Nigeria, and for … Read more

One-minute-silence surge, Binance bribery allegation, cybersecurity levy, others dominate Reps’ proceedings

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One-minute-silence surge, Binance bribery allegation, cybersecurity levy, others dominate Reps’ proceedings

Multiple security motions, endless one minute silence ritual Security challenges in Nigeria dominated last week’s plenary sessions in the House of Representatives as members from different constituencies presented motions calling for interventions in their constituencies. From the killings in Enugu State to the herders invasion in Kogi State to the massacre in Kaduna State, lawmakers … Read more