Day: December 13, 2024

Senate advocates collaboration with PSC to address security challenges

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac     The Senate Committee on Police Affairs, led by its Chairman, Senator Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori (Jigawa North East), has called for enhanced cooperation between the Senate and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges effectively. This was highlighted during the screening of nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as PSC members. The screening, conducted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, took place behind closed doors to assess the nominees’ suitability for the roles. The nominees screened included: DIG Buba Ringim (Rtd) Hon.…

10th House committed to Gender Equality, Women Empowerment – Speaker Abbas … Honored as ‘Global He-for-She’ by Women Council

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has reiterated the commitment of the 10th House to advancing women empowerment and achieving gender equality through progressive legislation. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the national leadership of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), the Speaker assured that the current House of Representatives is determined to break the longstanding jinx of failed gender bills in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution.   “We are truly a People’s House… a house built on…

Tinubu to Present 2025 Budget to National Assembly on December 17

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will formally present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a Joint Session of the National Assembly next Tuesday, December 17, 2024.   The event, scheduled for 12:00 noon, will take place in the House of Representatives Chamber at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.   This announcement was confirmed in a press release signed by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Senate Spokesman, and Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., House Spokesman. According to the statement, the Clerks of both Chambers have duly informed all Distinguished…

Friday Sermon: How Islam Supports And Encourages Girl-Child Education! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Acquisition of knowledge is sine qua non for all human beings to enable them to have basic information and act according to the principles of the religion. In fact, no religion and no ideology place as much emphasis on education and knowledge as much as…