Philip Nyam

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Boma Achenimie

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has lamented the devastating effects of climate change on communities in Nigeria, describing the menace as a living crisis. Kalu made the submission when a delegation from the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) led by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nkiruka Madueke paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Tuesday.

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Boma Achenimie

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Fund, Aminu Jaji, has voiced out his frustration saying bandits are in control of several parts of his constituency. Jaji, who represents Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, therefore called on the federal government to urgently intervene in the worsening security situation in the state—particularly in his constituency.

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for the adoption of community-focused strategies to tackle poverty and social inequality in Nigeria. Abbas made the call during the inauguration of the House Committee on Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA)/NG-CARES at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. He was represented at the event by the Minority Whip, Isiaka Ibrahim.

1 month ago | newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Boma Achenimie

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has said Nigeria is too big to have only one film institute. He stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while declaring open a public hearing on a bill for the establishment of the National Institute for Films and Media Technology, Ikwue, Ebonyi State organised by the House Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values Technology. The speaker said “This bill seeks to expand the choices available to Nigerians.

Mar 27, 2025 | newtelegraphng.com | Boma Achenimie |Philip Nyam

…Peg Age Limit At 60The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the Offices of President and Governor in Nigeria.