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Free Medical Outreach and Free Laboratory Investigations Covering In Oshodi/Isolo 2. Federal Constituency, Lagos. Oshodi/Isolo 2 Constituency, witnessed a unique August event yesterday as the Labour Party Honourable member Representing its Federal constituent in the Green Chamber, Hon Okey-Joe Onuakalusi rolled out a free laboratory Investigations Covering for his consistency. Hon Okey-Joe Onuakalusi  It was a memorial occasion been the first of its kind in the community. Accommodating both young and old who are having health challenges as well as keeping an update on their health status. Speaking to the media, the Honorable pointed out the initiative as a dream come true, been part of his campaign promises before his election.  He stressed that, been the first of its kind in his constituency, much is to be expected subsequently as he affirms that good health is wealth. The free Medical Outreach slated to run  for three days Thursday 27th June to Saturday the 29th of June...

NASS Extends 2023 Budget, Supplementary Appropriations Act Till 31st December, 2024 The National Assembly has granted an extension to the implementation of the Capital aspect of the Appropriation Act, 2023 from 30 June 2024 to 31 December 2024 following a request by President Bola Tinubu. The Senate and House of representatives also passed a bill for an Act to amend the implementation of the 2023 supplementary appropriation bill till 31st December, 2024. President Tinubu seeks the extension of the two budgets until 31 December to allow for a full implementation of the law. The passage followed the emergency plenary convened which was presided by the  President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Thursday. The leader of the Senate  Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and sponsor of the executive bill lead the debate on the general principles of the bill. S en. Opeyemi Bamidele- Senate Leader  Supporting the passage of the bill, lawmakers speedily okayed the request as bills went throu...

 BREAKING NEWS  Dr. Aniebonam alleges plot to attack NAGAFF  village, residence over nnpp original certificate. The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Thursday alleged that some expelled members of the party may have perfected plans to attack the NAGAFF village and his resident in search of the original certificate of nnpp  In a statement in Lagos, Aniebonam said intelligence revealed that the planned attack was to take custody of the NNPP registration certificate which is in his custody.  He said there were also plans to storm his residence with a search warrant over trumped up allegations with intent to hijack the original certificate. He described the move as foolish, noting that the said certificate is in a bank vault beyond the reach of those planning the attack.  He said that those claiming that they have the party needed prayers and God's direction.  Aniebonam noted that the NNPP is not like APGA  for those thinking they cou...

Nigeria Customs Service Official Dies at NASS The House of Representatives has announced the death of a Senior Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service during an engagement with a House Committee at the National Assembly. Confirming the incident in a statement, House Spokesman Akin Rotimi says the Customs officer suddenly developed health complications during the House Committee engagement at about 1pm. He said despite the immediate and diligent efforts of first responders and medical personnel at the National Assembly Clinic, the Customs officer unfortunately passed away. Out of respect for the family, the House spokesman says the officer's name will not be disclosed at this time. He conveys the Green Chamber's sympathy to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased, assuring that the House stands ready to support efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Senate Never Proposed New Aircraft For Tinubu, Shettima - Akpabio The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has dismissed the report that the 10th Senate is proposing that the Federal Government should procure new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima. Speaking to newsmen in Maiduguri shortly after leading a delegation to pay a condolence visit to Senator Tahir Monguno over the death of his father, Akpabio noted that the report is not true. Last week, reports filtered in the media that the Senate President made a comment that the Senate would approve the purchase of new aircraft for the President and Vice President irrespective of the fact that Nigerians are hungry. The Senate President said the report was from propagandists and fifth columnists, stressing that the Senate was focused on delivering legislation that would support the actualisation of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akpabio, who expressed satisfaction with the present securit...

CSO calls for Centralized Hajj Operating System in Nigeria Given the noticeable gaps in both policy and its implementation in terms of service delivery, Independent Hajj Reporters, (IHR) a civil society organization that monitors and reports hajj in Nigeria has called on the National Assembly to amend the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Act to ensure a cohesive and effective hajj operating system in the country. IHR in a statement on Monday, signed by its national coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad in Makkah, Saudi Arabia said the call also becomes necessary because of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj’s adjustment of hajj policy and calendar of events – which is a detailed approved guideline for all hajj participating countries. Nigeria is the fifth largest hajj country and the first in Africa with an allocation of 95,000 slots.  Nigeria is the only country out of the Top 10 Hajj participating countries which includes Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Turkey, ...

 NDLEA bursts snake-guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs, arrests 2 in Edo Intercepts 8.2kg methamphetamine concealed in imported chocolate packs in Lagos; nabs 76-year-old grandfather with 340.8kg drug consignment in Abuja. A snake guarded shrine used to store illicit drugs in Igor community, Benin city, Edo state, has been raided by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, who detected a specially constructed large hole storage in a wall covered with wallpapers and fetish objects. Different quantities of illicit substances such as methamphetamine, Loud, Colorado and Arizona, all strong strains of cannabis with a total weight of 8.743 kilograms, were pulled out from the deep hole dug in the wall of the shrine building. At least, two ladies: Sonia Chinonso Ezumezu and Risikatu Tijani were arrested during the intelligence-led operation on Tuesday 18th June 2024 after the big black snake guarding the shrine was demobilized. In the same vein, two suspects: ...

 South Africa and Nigeria Presidents Meet, Underscore Need for Stronger Partnership South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa visited Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu in a private meeting on Thursday in Johannesburg to discuss enhancing bilateral relations between both countries.   President Ramaphosa expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu for attending his second-term inauguration. Meanwhile, President Tinubu had noted that President Ramaphosa’s inaugural speech captured most of the challenges faced by African countries and the need for more collaboration among leaders and citizens to provide solutions. Both leaders underscored the need for a stronger partnership between Nigeria and South Africa. Natural Sound--Cyril Ramaphosa, of South Africa Ramaphosa was re-elected on June 14, 2024, after the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance formed a Government of National Unity. 

  13th June, 2024 Hon Barr. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi  Member Representing Oshodi -Isolo Federal Constituency II National Assembly Complex  Abuja. LETTER OF COMMENDATION AND VOTE OF CONFIDENCE  Be informed that we, the Executives of Okota Ward F3 of our great party- Labour Party (LP) have been mandated to communicate you duly, without hesitation by members of Ward F3 Okota. Having conducted a survey with members of our ward on your stewardship since inception of office as Honourable member representing Oshodi -Isolo Federal Constituency II, Lagos, we have deemed it necessary to inform you that your diligence has attracted many dividends of democracy such as  Scholarship schemes;  300 Free JAMB Registration,  1000 Full scholarship from Primary to Secondary School, Renovation of boreholes and various empowerment schemes.  Furthermore, you hold the singular record of being our representative at the Green Chamber with the highest number of bills, moti...