Lawmakers

Lawmakers confirm Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

The House of Representatives on Thursday confirmed Major General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff, following a successful screening by the Joint Committees on Defence and Army.  This confirmation comes after Oluyede had served as Acting Chief…

Lawmakers advocate incentives to attract youths to agriculture

Lawmakers representing Ibeju- Lekki constituencies in Lagos State have underscored the need for incentives aimed at encouraging the youth to embrace agriculture and agribusiness. They said the involvement of young people in the country’s agricultural processes was pivotal to creating…

Edo Assembly reinstates 3 suspended lawmakers

Six months after his suspension, Donald Okogbe has been recalled by the Edo State House of Assembly. Okogbe is an ally of Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of the state. Newsmen reports that the lawmakers also recalled Addeh Isibor,…

Akpabio urges lawmakers to focus on Nigerians’ welfare

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged lawmakers to remain focused on issues relating to  the welfare of Nigerians in their legislative decisions and actions. Akpabio made the call on Thursday at plenary, while welcoming lawmakers back from the Sallah break.…