Nigerian lawmaker Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, has gifted teenage daughter SUV on graduation from secondary school Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC Plateau ), has gifted his teenage daughter, Aisha Gagdi, a brand new SUV to celebrate her graduation from secondary school. The Plateau federal lawmaker also donated N3 million to top students and dedicated staff to encourage academic excellence. Gagdi offered this gesture at the daughter’s graduation from Lead British International School Abuja, on Saturday July 20,...
A growing number of legislators in the national assembly are being spotted wearing President Tinubu’s cap, raising cogent questions on legislative independence, democratic wellbeing, and government accountability In Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly, a peculiar trend has emerged: lawmakers donning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signature cap. The distinctive design long associated with the president has found its way onto the heads of numerous lawmakers in parliament, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio thereby sparking discussions about the...
Like some lawmakers before her, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan turns appointment of legislative aides into empowerment projects for constituents Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP Kogi) has appointed 100 constituency aides to support her legislative responsibilities. This was revealed in a statement issued on Friday June 28, 2024, by her chief press secretary. The statement stated that the decision aims to reduce poverty and encourage self-reliance among her constituents. OrderPaper recalls that in 2020, Senator Bulus Amos from...
From Bobrisky to the “Queen of Africa” and the reoccurring arrest of gay suspects, it’s been ten years since the enactment of Nigeria’s Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Law. On the GESI Tracker this week, we delve into one of the most controversial laws in recent times, considering its composition, implementation, and criticisms in the past decade and what all these mean for the LGBTQ+ community. On January 7, 2024, the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) bill, commonly referred...
Nigerians in the city gave Tunde Onakoya tremendous support during his marathon at Times Square, New York, with many of them turning out to cheer him on. A Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya has broken the world record for the longest chess marathon which started on Wednesday, hoping to raise $1 million for children’s education across Africa through the record attempt. At approximately 12:40 a.m. (04:40 GMT) on Saturday, he exceeded the previous record of 56...
Following the dinner, Senator Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North) took to his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) to appreciate President Tinubu for hosting the Senators which he described as “historic” President Bola Tinubu has hosted the leadership of the Senate to a dinner to break the Ramadan fast. The dinner was held at the State House on Thursday, 21st March 2024 with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, his Deputy, Jibrin Barau and other Principal...
Senator Jibrin acknowledged the constitutional right of citizens to live anywhere in the country, provided they abide by the law as he emphasized the importance of national unity and development through collaboration among different ethnicities. In a bid to foster unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin ( APC, Kano North), has urged Northerners residing in the southern part of the country to support and...
Akpabio said the Super Eagles made the country proud by reaching the competition final and urged all Nigerians to give the team the support and appreciation they deserve. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has encouraged the Super Eagles to remain optimistic despite their inability to clinch the African Nations Cup in Cote d’Ivoire, reassuring them that they were all winners for taking home the silver medal. Senator Akpabio gave the charge when he along with...
Kawu says they will also look into the case of the Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro. The principal officers of the National Assembly have revealed that they will travel to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire to support the Nigerian team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ahead of the crucial quarterfinal match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Palancas Negras of Angola. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Sumaila Kawu (NNPP, Kano...
Rep Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala takes to social media to celebrate his wife on her birthday describing her as his queen, confidant, and better half. It was some sentimental moments on X (formerly Twitter) when a member of the House of Representatives, Rep Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala (APC, Oyo) put his wife, Hadiza, on the spotlight by celebrating her birthday. Alao-Akala, who is the chairman, House Committee on Youths, described his wife in the sensational post made on Sunday...
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