Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for urgent action on climate change-induced displacements

Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for urgent action on climate change-induced displacements

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, has called for more comprehensive data on internally displaced persons, noting that current data may not cover those displaced due to climate change. Mr Kalu made the call on Thursday during a meeting at the National Assembly Complex with Ahmed Tijani, the Federal Commissioner for … Read more

Nigerian immigration truck conveys rams to National Assembly

Nigerian immigration truck conveys rams to National Assembly

A truck and two mini-buses fully loaded with rams were spotted at the National Assembly complex on Thursday. The truck, which belongs to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) with registration number IMMIGRATION 48-04IS, and the buses arrived at the complex at about 1:55 p.m. They were parked at the car park in front of the … Read more

Why we’ll not participate in advocacy, enlightenment campaigns

Why we’ll not participate in advocacy, enlightenment campaigns

The Minister of Women and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says her ministry will not spend a kobo on advocacy and enlightenment campaigns, describing them as “frivolous meetings.” She also said millions of dollars are spent on “speaking English and travelling” with nothing to gain from such activities. Mrs Kennedy-Ohaneye stated this on Wednesday while speaking … Read more