Tag: Tajudeen Abbas
SERAP sues Akpabio, Abbas over explosive ₦3m ‘Bribe-for-Bills’ scandal
According to SERAP, “The alleged ₦3m ‘Bribe-for-Bills’ scandal makes a mockery of the lawmaking process and legislative powers granted under…
Nigeria must borrow to grow, Abbas defends Tinubu’s borrowing strategy
“The House stands firmly behind the President’s vision of using judicious borrowing as a catalyst for growth and poverty reduction.…
‘N3M bribes for Bills’: Akpabio, Abbas get 7-day ultimatum to refer allegation to EFCC, ICPC for probe
The scandal was triggered by Ibrahim Auyo, a member of the House of Representatives (APC, Jigawa), who, in a viral…
Why Nigeria must not over-rely on oil – Abbas
He however pointed out that the academia has a vital role in conducting research, generating data-driven insights and developing skills…
SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: Slash lavish budgets for Presidency, NASS or face legal action
The group demanded that the National Assembly provide a detailed breakdown of its budget, including personnel costs and lawmakers’ salaries…
Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s tax reform bill
“We will work to ensure its timely passage, provide legislative support for critical reforms, and conduct robust oversight to guarantee…
SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: Align Tax Reforms with Human Rights or face legal action
SERAP expressed concern over credible reports of corruption and mismanagement of these funds, which have hindered access to essential public…
Breaking: Tinubu makes U-turn, confers GCON on House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas
In his 64th Independence Anniversary Speech on 1 October, Tinubu conferred the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the…
Actress Eniola Badmus hits juicy appointment from House of Reps Speaker
Badmus' career in acting professions started in the year 2000 but came into limelight in 2008 when she shot to…
What Nigeria must do with state police – Akpabio, Abbas
He also said: “As we engage, issues to consider may include the desirability or otherwise of State Policing, the timeframe…
SERAP asks Akpabio, Abbas to cut N344.85bn NASS budget
“Under Section 16(1)(a)(b), the National Assembly has the obligations to ‘harness the resources of the nation and promote national prosperity
House of Rep Speaker inaugurates police station built by Gbajabiamila
The police boss urged the people in Surulere to make judicious use of the station by reporting cases to the…
House of Reps’ Speaker Abbas begs resident doctors not to embark on strike
Abbas made the call at a meeting between the leadership of the House and NARD in Abuja on Monday against…
Breaking: Abbas announces Principal Officers, taps Ihonvbere for Majority Leader
Ihonvbere is the lawmaker representing Owan Federal Constituency of Edo State and was the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education…
‘Abbas, Kalu’s emergence as speaker, deputy, fait accompli’ – LP caucus leader, Ogene
Ogene said the Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, both of whom were endorsed by the ruling APC for Speaker and…
Speakership: Doguwa, five others step down for Abbas, Kalu
The aspirants stepped down at a meeting of members-elect under the auspices of the ‘10th Joint Task’ night in Abuja.