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Senate, House To Hold Valedictory Session As 9th Assembly Concludes

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According to report, the ninth National Assembly, which commenced on June 11, 2019, is set to conclude its activities this week.

 

The House of Representatives is scheduled to hold its valedictory session on Tuesday, while the Senate will have its own session on Wednesday.

 

Ahmad Lawan, the President of the Senate, is expected to adjourn the sitting at the Red Chamber indefinitely, while Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House, will bring the proceedings in the Green Chamber to a close on Thursday.

 

This was according to a hint provided by Gbajabiamila last week Thursday.

 

He said, “The Clerk (to the House, Yahaya Danzaria) has just reminded me, which we were supposed to announce today at the end of the sitting. The Clerk has just reminded me that our valedictory is for Tuesday while Senate’s is for Wednesday.

“Our valedictory session is for Tuesday and Senate’s is for Wednesday. So, I think those matters can come on Wednesday. We will adjourn the House (sine die) on Wednesday or Thursday. Leave Tuesday free and all the others can come up on Wednesday and Thursday.”

On June 13, 2023, the 10th Assembly is scheduled to be inaugurated, marking the beginning of a new term in the Nigerian legislature. During this event, a new set of presiding officers will be either adopted or elected.

 

In anticipation of the inauguration, various pressure groups comprising both intra and inter-party alliances have emerged within the Senate and the House of Representatives.

 

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) announced the zoning formula for the leadership positions of the 10th National Assembly on May 8, 2023.

 

According to the formula, Godswill Akpabio from Akwa-Ibom in the South-South region has been chosen as the nominated candidate for the position of President of the Senate.

 

Jibrin Barau from Kano in the North-West region has been nominated for the position of Deputy President of the Senate.

 

Tajudeen Abbas from Kaduna in the North-West region has been nominated for the position of Speaker, while Benjamin Kalu from Abia in the South-East region has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker.

 

However, there are opposing voices and alternative candidates who have emerged in response to the APC’s choice.

 

In the Senate, there are several other aspirants vying for leadership positions which include Orji Uzor Kalu, the current Chief Whip representing Abia State; Abdulaziz Yari, a former Governor of Zamfara State; and Senator Sani Musa from Niger State.

 

In the House of Representatives, a group known as the G-7, consisting of aggrieved speakership aspirants, has surfaced which includes the incumbent Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase; Yusuf Gagdi, Chairman of the House Committee on Navy; Aliyu Betara, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations; Sada Soli, Chairman of the House Committee on Water Resources; as well as Chinedu Ogah, Miriam Onuoha, and Sani Jaji.

 

Furthermore, on Friday, President Bola Tinubu made an appointment, selecting Femi Gbajabiamila, who was re-elected for a sixth term in the House on February 25, as his Chief of Staff which is set to take effect from June 14, enabling Gbajabiamila to continue leading the House until the conclusion of the ninth Assembly.

Additionally, Ahmad Lawan has also been re-elected to the Senate, securing his position for another term.

 

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Protest In Ondo As Suspected Herdsmen Kill Five Farmers

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Panic and outrage erupted in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday as farmers staged a mass protest following the alleged killing of five people by suspected herdsmen in Aba Oyinbo, a community in Akure North Local Government Area.

According to sources, the attackers stormed the village in the early hours of the day, opening fire on residents.

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The latest incident adds to growing insecurity in the region, coming barely two weeks after at least 14 people were reportedly killed in separate attacks across four communities—Ademekun, Aba Pastor, Aba Sunday, and Alajido—within the same local government area.

In response to the escalating violence, a large number of aggrieved farmers marched to the Governor’s Office, chanting slogans and demanding urgent intervention from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

One of the protesters, identified simply as Jonah, expressed frustration over the continuous loss of lives and alleged that the attackers were infiltrating the state from Edo.

“We are being slaughtered without anyone doing anything. Akure North is under siege. We are farmers, not criminals. We are appealing to the governor, the police, the army, and Amotekun to save us before more lives are lost,” he said.

Security personnel, including police officers and operatives of the Amotekun Corps, were swiftly deployed to the protest scene to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

As tensions remain high, residents are calling on the state government and security agencies to take decisive action to curb the rising wave of attacks in the region.

 

 

 

 

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Billions Lost As Fire Razes Kano Market, Recycling Hub

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A massive fire outbreak has destroyed a recycling hub and a market in the Dakata metropolitan area of Kano State, leaving properties worth billions of naira in ruins.

The inferno, which started in the early hours of Wednesday at around 4 a.m., quickly spread from the recycling hub to the nearby groundnut mill market, where food items and provisions were sold.

According to Adamu Umar, a security guard at the recycling hub, the fire began after electrical sparks were noticed on the poles within the facility.

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Within minutes, the flames engulfed the area, spreading rapidly to the market and reducing goods, equipment, and structures to ashes.

The newly appointed Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Bakori, visited the scene, describing the incident as unfortunate.

He confirmed the arrest of a looter who attempted to steal equipment amid the chaos.

Bakori assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted to determine the cause of the fire and prevent future occurrences.

The swift intervention of the Kano State Fire Service and private fire service providers helped contain the blaze, preventing further destruction.

However, many business owners and traders who lost their goods were seen in tears, calling on both the state and federal governments for urgent assistance.

 

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Fubara Breaks Silence On Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers, Calls For Calm

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Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has spoken for the first time since President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state.

In a statement Fubara described the development as unfortunate but urged residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding.

“Even in the face of the political impasse, we have remained committed to constitutional order and the rule of law, putting the interest of our people above all else,” he said.

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He accused the Rivers State House of Assembly of frustrating efforts to restore stability despite his administration’s compliance with peace agreements and a Supreme Court ruling.

Fubara emphasized that governance had continued under his leadership, with salaries paid and key projects progressing. He also insisted that Rivers was peaceful before the emergency rule was imposed.

“At this critical time, I urge all Rivers people to remain peaceful and law-abiding. We will engage with all relevant institutions to ensure that our democracy remains strong and that Rivers State continues to thrive,” he added.

The declaration of a state of emergency comes amid a prolonged political crisis in Rivers, with tensions between the governor and state lawmakers leading to high-profile defections, legal battles, and federal interventions.

Fubara assured Rivers residents that he remains committed to democracy and stability, urging them to face the situation with “wisdom, patience, and unwavering faith in the democratic process.”

 

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