Representatives – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:13:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Representatives – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Elected Representatives: Servants or Masters? By Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 21:06:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387868 “Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.” – Cicero, 46 B.C. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-43 BC), renowned statesman, lawyer, philosopher, poet and ‘the greatest forensic orator Rome ever produced’, was right! We have to go into the past to understand today! The present conundrum in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Adebutu, Oluwole attend Launch of Egbe Degbuyi Remo https://www.theinfostride.com/adebutu-oluwole-attend-launch-of-egbe-degbuyi-remo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adebutu-oluwole-attend-launch-of-egbe-degbuyi-remo/#respond Sun, 13 Feb 2022 09:17:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318402 The Otun Ajagungbade of Remoland, Hon (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, in the company of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Federal House of Representatives 2023 aspirant, Remo Federal Constituency, Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole, and Chief of Staff, Hon Mufutau Oduwaye attended the formal launching and inauguration of the Remo traditional group, Egbe Degbuyi Remo. The event, which also had [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adebutu-oluwole-attend-launch-of-egbe-degbuyi-remo/feed/ 0 PDP Reps Have Not Endorsed Anyone From APC For Speaker Seat — Leo Ogor https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-reps-have-not-endorsed-anyone-from-apc-for-speaker-seat-leo-ogor/ Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234063 PDP has not decided on the All Progressives Congress members that they will endorse to be next Speaker of the House of Representatives, according to Minority Leader of the outgoing 8th House of Representatives, Leo Ogor. He shared this in Abuja, yesterday. His words, “Propagandists are mischievously twisting a goodwill message (issued by him on [...]

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]]> We Are Representatives Of The People – Ike Ekweremadu https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-representatives-of-the-people-ike-ekweremadu/ Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:04:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=205293 Ike Ekweremadu has urged President Muhmmadu Buhari to ask the United Kingdom, America and France for assistance on how to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges. “I ask myself: assuming this is happening in America, in the United Kingdom or France, will it take all this time to be resolved?” Ekweremadu asked. “As we know not even [...]

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]]> Iyanya Threaten OAP? https://www.theinfostride.com/iyanya-threaten-oap/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:23:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=138628 Nigerian singer Iyanya has allegedly threatened an on air personality of Hit FM, Calabar, Last Prophet. We obtained a telephone recording where Nigerian singer, Iyanya can be heard allegedly threatening the OAP on the phone According to reports Last Prophet had his radio show Otwetwe, on August 2, 2016 where he talked about Iyanya parting [...]

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]]> Stellar Speaker Line Up Taking Shape for the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit 2016 [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/stellar-speaker-line-up-taking-shape-for-the-dynamic-spectrum-alliance-global-summit-2016-press-release/ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 12:59:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/03/stellar-speaker-line-up-taking-shape-for-the-dynamic-spectrum-alliance-global-summit-2016-press-release/ Senior representatives from the Colombian Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC), Microsoft, and the Wireless Broadband Alliance to headline Global Summit agenda Bogota, Colombia, 3 March 2016: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) today announced more influential speakers for its 2016 Global Summit, which will be held in Bogota, Colombia (26-28 April 2016). Latin America offers many opportunities [...]

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]]> Rep Member Discloses N5,000 Monthly Allowance To Unemployed Youths Unrealistic https://www.theinfostride.com/rep-member-discloses-n5000-monthly-allowance-to-unemployed-youths-unrealistic/ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 22:10:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108409 The member representing Esan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives, Barr. Sergius Ogun, has described as unrealistic, the campaign promise made by the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) to pay a monthly stipend of N5,000 to unemployed youths and the vulnerable in the country. The PDP lawmaker said going by [...]

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]]> Alleged Diversion Of One Trillion Naira: ICPC Set To Investigate EFCC https://www.theinfostride.com/alleged-diversion-of-one-trillion-naira-icpc-set-to-investigate-efcc/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:19:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104075 The House of Representatives Minority Leader Leo Ogor is seeking an investigation into the whereabouts of 1trillion naira corruption proceeds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A businessman George Uboh, had petitioned the Federal Ministry of Justice on the matter, accusing EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Lamorde of diverting the cash. The ministry had [...]

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]]> Abuja Bomb Blasts: Don’t Cave In To Terror, Hon. Dogara Urges Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-bomb-blasts-dont-cave-in-to-terror-hon-dogara-urges-nigerians/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 23:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101858 Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara has condemned Friday`s bomb attacks in Kuje and Nyanya areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and urged Nigerians not to cave in to terror. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, the Speaker described the attacks as [...]

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]]> Nigeria @ 55: Happy Times Will Be Here Again – Hon. Dogara https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-55-happy-times-will-be-here-again-hon-dogara/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:46:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101551 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said despite the hard times confronting Nigeria, the happy times will be here again. Dogara, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, said: “Nigerians have every reason to celebrate the 55 years of independence and over 100 [...]

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]]> #BokoHaram > Northeast Legislators Seek Special Intervention For Region’s Reconstruction https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-boko-haram-northeast-legislators-seek-special-intervention-for-regions-reconstruction/ Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:30:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-boko-haram-northeast-legislators-seek-special-intervention-for-regions-reconstruction/ The member representing Nguru, Machina, Karsuwa and Yusufari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sidi Karasuwa, has disclosed that northeast legislators in the National Assembly had concluded plans to sponsor a bill for the reconstruction of the region. Mr. Karasuwa made this known on Saturday in Damaturu in an interview. He said the bill [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Emulate President Buhari, VP Osinbajo On Asset Declaration, Nwuche Urges Public Office Holders https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-emulate-buhari-osinbajo-on-asset-declaration-nwuche-urges-public-office-holders/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:30:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-emulate-buhari-osinbajo-on-asset-declaration-nwuche-urges-public-office-holders/ A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 4th National Assembly, Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has urged all public office holders in the country to emulate President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo by declaring their assets publicly.Nwuche, in a statement he issued in Abuja on Thursday, lauded Buhari and Osinbajo for [...]

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]]> #Bayelsa > Gubernatorial Poll: Rep Heads Governor Dickson’s Re-election Campaign Team https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-bayelsa-poll-rep-heads-dicksons-re-election-campaign-team/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:30:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-bayelsa-poll-rep-heads-dicksons-re-election-campaign-team/ A member of the House of Representatives, Chief Fred Agbedi, has been appointed head of the Restoration Campaign Organization of Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson. Inaugurating the 13-member team on Tuesday, Dickson charged them to use their wealth of experience and work for his re-election in the December 5 governorship election in the state. [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Abike Dabiri Tasks President Buhari On Signing Diaspora Commission Bill https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-abike-dabiri-tasks-buhari-on-signing-diaspora-commission-bill/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:30:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-abike-dabiri-tasks-buhari-on-signing-diaspora-commission-bill/ A former member of the House of Representatives and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Lagos State, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the bill for the establishment of a Diaspora Commission. Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa, who was Chairman of the Diaspora Committee in the House, said doing so would fast track [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Olu Of Warri’s Death Big Loss To Nigeria – Hon. Dogara https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-olu-of-warris-death-big-loss-to-nigeria-dogara/ Mon, 07 Sep 2015 13:30:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-olu-of-warris-death-big-loss-to-nigeria-dogara/ The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has condoled with the government and people of Delta State over the death of the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Godwin Edomi, Ogiame Atuwatse II. The monarch reportedly passed away in Lagos on Friday night after a brief illness. The speaker, in a condolence [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Use Your New Office To Push For Global Peace, Dogara Charges Bishop Idowu–Fearon https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-use-your-new-office-to-push-for-global-peace-dogara-charges-bishop-idowu-fearon/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 13:30:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-use-your-new-office-to-push-for-global-peace-dogara-charges-bishop-idowu-fearon/ The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has congratulated the Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon on his appointment as the Secretary-General of the Consultative Council of the Anglican Communion worldwide. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, the speaker said he is highly elated with the [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Ojuelegba Accident: Trailer Drivers Should Pay For Negligence – Hon. Gbajabiamila https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ojuelegba-accident-trailer-drivers-should-pay-for-negligence-gbajabiamila/ Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:30:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-ojuelegba-accident-trailer-drivers-should-pay-for-negligence-gbajabiamila/ The member representing Surulere 1 Federal Constituency and Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has attributed Wednesday’s tragic accident at Ojuelegba area of Lagos State to negligence. The lawmaker said the tragedy was avoidable. Gbajabiamila, who expressed sadness over the death of the victims, said this in a series of tweets [...]

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]]> Hon Dogara Congratulates New Emir Of Misau, Says Reps Will Revisit Constitutional Role For Monarchs | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/dogara-congratulates-new-emir-of-misau-says-repsll-revisit-constitutional-role-for-monarchs-nigeria/ Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:07:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/dogara-congratulates-new-emir-of-misau-says-repsll-revisit-constitutional-role-for-monarchs-nigeria/ The House of Representatives will amend the 1999 Constitution to include giving traditional rulers constitutional roles, the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, has said. He said the contributions of the traditional institution to nation building deserved constitution backing. Dogara made this position known in a congratulatory message to the new Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman. In [...]

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]]> Senators, Reps Jostle For SAN Title | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/senators-reps-seek-consideration-for-san-title-nigeria/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/senators-reps-seek-consideration-for-san-title-nigeria/ Senators, House of Representatives members and members of other legislative houses across the country, who are lawyers, on Monday renewed their permutations to be conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN. The plan covers all lawyers working in legislative houses in various capacities. Besides claiming that they worked harder than judicial [...]

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]]> President Buhari’s Decision To Suspend Immigrations Boss Too Hasty – Timothy Golu | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-decision-to-suspend-immigrations-boss-too-hasty-rep-nigeria/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:13:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/buharis-decision-to-suspend-immigrations-boss-too-hasty-rep-nigeria/ A member representing Plateau State’s Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Timothy Golu, has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s suspension of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, David Parradang. Buhari had on Friday suspended Parradang for reportedly recruiting 1,000 persons illegally into the service. The president also directed him to hand over to [...]

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]]> Reps Succumb To Nigerians Clamour For Pay-Cut | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-succumb-to-nigerians-clamour-for-pay-cut-nigeria/ Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:30:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/reps-succumb-to-nigerians-clamour-for-pay-cut-nigeria/ Members of the House of Representatives have succumbed to calls by Nigerians demanding a reduction in their salaries, allowances and running cost. At an interactive session with journalists yesterday in Lagos, the House chairman, Ad-hoc Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sani Zorro, said the members had “succumbed” to the wishes of Nigerians because they [...]

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]]> Speaker Dogara Not Planning To Strip Me Of My Powers, Says Lasun | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/speaker-dogara-not-planning-to-strip-me-of-my-powers-says-lasun-nigeria/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:30:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/speaker-dogara-not-planning-to-strip-me-of-my-powers-says-lasun-nigeria/ Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yussuf Lasun has denied that the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara is planning to strip him of some legislative responsibilities. There were unconfirmed reports on Thursday that an ad-hoc committee set up by the speaker had in its report recommended that the deputy speaker cease to be the Chairman of [...]

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]]> Ex-Rep To Dickson: Account For N660bn Bayelsa Revenue From FG | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/ex-rep-to-dickson-account-for-n660bn-bayelsa-revenue-from-fg-nigeria/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:05:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/ex-rep-to-dickson-account-for-n660bn-bayelsa-revenue-from-fg-nigeria/ A two-time member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Warman Ogoriba, on Wednesday asked Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State to explain to the people of the state what he did with over N660billion his administration received from the Federation Account. Ogoriba, who recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for All Progressive Congress, alleged that [...]

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]]> NNPC, Others Audit: Rep Urges Buhari To Call Oshiomhole-Led NEC Adhoc C’ttee To Order | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpc-others-audit-rep-urges-buhari-to-call-oshiomhole-led-nec-adhoc-cttee-to-order-nigeria/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:26:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/nnpc-others-audit-rep-urges-buhari-to-call-oshiomhole-led-nec-adhoc-cttee-to-order-nigeria/ The member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Linus Okorie, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to quickly call Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state to order on the purported appointment of two foreign audit firms to carry out a forensic audit of federal government revenue generating agencies from 2010 to 2015. The [...]

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]]> If President Buhari Is Serious About Fighting Corruption, He Should Do Away With People Of Questionable Character – Nkem-Abonta | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/if-buhari-is-serious-about-fighting-corruption-he-should-do-away-with-people-of-questionable-character-nkem-abonta-nigerianews/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 05:30:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/if-buhari-is-serious-about-fighting-corruption-he-should-do-away-with-people-of-questionable-character-nkem-abonta-nigerianews/ The lawmaker representing Ukwa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Uzoma Nkem-Abonta, has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) against surrounding himself with people of ‘questionable character’ if he is serious about fighting corruption. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, Nkem-Abonta said his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not wrong [...]

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]]> National Conference Report “Very Much Alive” – Reps | #Politics https://www.theinfostride.com/national-conference-report-very-much-alive-reps-politics/ Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:15:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/national-conference-report-very-much-alive-reps-politics/ The House of Representatives on Sunday denied speculations that the report of the 2014 National Conference would no longer be considered by the National Assembly on the excuse that President Muhammadu Buhari is against implementing any of its recommendations.The majority All Progressives Congress and minority party caucuses in the House led by the Peoples Democratic [...]

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]]> Abike Dabiri Sues Diamond Bank For Libel | #NigeriaNews https://www.theinfostride.com/abike-dabiri-sues-diamond-bank-for-libel-nigerianews/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:30:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/abike-dabiri-sues-diamond-bank-for-libel-nigerianews/ Former member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has filed a libel suit against Diamond Bank and The Punch Newspapers for wrongfully accusing her of owing N122 million. Mrs Dabiri-Erewa filed the suit before the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere. Diamond Bank had on August 4, published her picture as a Director of [...]

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]]> Reps Confirm Appointment Of Service Chiefs, Seek Better Funding For Armed Forces | #Politics https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-confirm-appointment-of-service-chiefs-seek-better-funding-for-armed-forces-politics/ Thu, 06 Aug 2015 18:15:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/reps-confirm-appointment-of-service-chiefs-seek-better-funding-for-armed-forces-politics/ The House of Representatives on Thursday called for improved motivation and funding of the Nigerian Armed Forces.The adhoc Committee of the House on the screening of Service Chiefs made the recommendation in Abuja.The House also confirmed the appointments of the Service Chiefs after the Senate had given similar approval two days earlier.The committee, which was [...]

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