Kehinde Akintola

Nigeria

Assistant Editor at Nigerian Tribune

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Trump’s aid withdrawal: Speaker Abbas tasks EU on improved investments in Nigeria, Africa

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday called on the European Union (EU) to step up its multilateral and bilateral cooperation with African countries, stating that Asia is now doing more for the continent in terms of physical investment. Speaker Abbas made the call in Abuja while addressing the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ambassador Gautier Mignot.
Tinubu committed to improving welfare of IDPs, Kalu tells UN

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Wednesday assured the United Nations that President Tinubu’s administration is taking deliberate and effective steps to address the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. He gave the assurance during a high-level United Nations Special Online Event to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internally Displaced Persons, while featuring as one of the esteemed panelists. Hon.
Reps order REMITA to refund N182bn withheld from TSA since 2015

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The House of Representatives on Wednesday ordered financial technology firm Remita, also known as SystemSpecs Limited to refund a total of N182.769,245,175.20 withheld from Treasury Single Account (TSA) since 2015 to the Federal Government following a forensic audit that uncovered significant financial discrepancies. The directive was issued by Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts, Rep.
Emergency rule: Rivers sole administrator to appear before Reps Thursday

1 week ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, is expected to appear before the House of Representatives on Thursday. The House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, disclosed this in a statement made available to Parliamentary Correspondents on Wednesday. Rep.
Over 1.5m Nigerians trapped in modern slavery around the world

1 week ago | businessday.ng | Kehinde Akintola |Kenneth Athekame

The Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, led by former British Prime Minister Theresa May, is set to reduce the number of persons trapped in modern slavery globally, with the launch of an international campaign to end the menace. In a statement released yesterday, seen by BusinessDay, the commission stated that at least 1.6 million Nigerians are currently entrapped by the menace, while globally, over 50 million persons are still being held.
News -- Reps' Labour Party caucus applauds Abure's sack by Supreme Court

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Kehinde Akintola

The Labour Party House of Representatives caucus has welcomed today’s Supreme Court’s judgment, which removed Julius Abure from his position as national chairman of the party, contending that it is an elixir for LP’s stability and reinvention. According to the caucus, this ruling serves as a warning to leaders who play ‘god’ in a democracy, where the people ought to hold the ultimate authority. The leader of the caucus, Hon.
Reps move to increase Lagos LGAs to 57

4 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The House of Representatives passed, through its second reading, a bill seeking to recognise the 37 development area councils of Lagos State as full-fledged local government areas during Wednesday’s plenary session. This would increase the total number of Local Government Areas in Lagos State to 57 and the total number in the Federation to 811. The private member bill was jointly sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Hon.
Reps to probe over N1.242trn Sukuk-funded road projects

4 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

The House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled plans to investigate the sum of N1.242 trillion reportedly raised for the construction of 124 federal roads across the country. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Solid Minerals, Hon. Gaza Gbefwi, who underscored the need for the House to ensure the judicious use of public funds. In his lead debate, Hon.
Reps probe MDAs' utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance

4 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the failure of relevant agencies of government to enforce the 5 percent user charge on pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) and remittance of the fund to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).
Reps set to consider eight devolution of power bills for second reading

4 weeks ago | tribuneonlineng.com | Kehinde Akintola

…Gazette 34 other Constitution amendment billsNo fewer than 42 bills requiring the alteration of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution have been gazetted for Second Reading on the floor of the House of Representatives during Wednesday plenary. As captured on the Wednesday Order Paper, eight bills are related to devolution of powers.