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Speaker Tajudeen reiterates Reps’ support for Regional Development Commissions
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…calls for Strong Oversight Functions
The 10th House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to backing regional development commissions across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
Speaker of the House, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, gave the reassurance while inaugurating the House Committees on South-South Development Commission, South-West Development Commission, and North-Central Development Commission at the National Assembly on Tuesday.
Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Speaker Tajudeen emphasized that the commissions are crucial in bridging the gap between local realities and national policy, adding that their success will be measured by the tangible benefits they bring to ordinary Nigerians.
He charged the committees to maintain strong oversights on the commissions to ensure accountability and transparency.
He said: “Let me begin by reaffirming that the 10th House stands ready to provide full backing to all regional development commissions across the six geopolitical zones. These Commissions were not created for decoration and they are expected to function as active bridges between local realities and national policy. The inauguration we are witnessing today signals the beginning of serious work that must translate into practical gains. We expect these Committees to maintain strong oversight, propose responsive legislation, and hold the implementing agencies accountable for results.
“As we inaugurate these Committees, let us bear in mind that regional development is not an isolated project; it is part of a national effort to build a Nigeria that works for all. Every region must feel a genuine sense of belonging in the Nigerian project. That is why this House will continue to insist on fairness, regional inclusion, and sustained engagement with those at the grassroots.
“I also urge the Committees to pay close attention to issues of accountability, equity, and responsible oversight. The real measure of your success will be in the visible improvements you help bring to the lives of ordinary Nigerians especially the youth, women, and rural dwellers who often feel left behind.
“We must ensure that these development commissions become platforms for action, not bureaucracy. The decisions you take today must be guided by both present demands and future consequences. We are not just planning for today, we are laying the foundation for the generations that will come after us. Let us think boldly, act responsibly, and work with the seriousness this moment demands. The National Assembly will continue to play its part in ensuring that every region has the tools, the voice, and the platform to thrive”.
Speaker Tajudeen charged the Committees to work in tandem with the State governments and other relevant stakeholders to achieve the desired results.
“Beyond legislation, these Committees must work hand-in-hand with State Governments, traditional institutions, civil society groups, and development partners to implement homegrown strategies that respond to real needs. We cannot afford to work in silos. National unity grows stronger when all parts of the country see progress in their own communities. This is not the time for isolated achievements, it is the time for joined-up action with results that reach the people directly”, he said.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has drawn attention to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by criminal elements and scammers targeting unsuspecting members of the public.
The fraudsters have been found using the names of top NDLEA officials, most notably the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to issue fake private letters and messages offering cheap forfeited vehicles for sale on auction.
The public is hereby notified that these offers are a complete scam. The Agency wishes to categorically state that these fraudulent offers are a malicious gimmick designed solely to defraud targeted individuals of their hard-earned money.
No official of the Agency has the mandate to privately offer, allocate, or sell forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets to individuals. Vehicles and other assets forfeited as proceeds of drug crimes are strictly auctioned through public processes managed by appointed, government-registered auctioneers. Any legitimate auction exercise is widely publicized in national dailies and through the Agency’s official channels, in line with established legal and public procurement guidelines.
Members of the public are strongly urged to discountenance, ignore, and report any such private letters, text messages, or social media offers claiming to originate from Barrister Shadrach Haruna or any other NDLEA official.
The NDLEA remains committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in all its operations. Do not fall victim to these criminal elements. If you are approached with such fraudulent offers, please report immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or via our official communication channels.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe has picked Professor Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The party disowned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its flag bearer.
The group said the party had already completed its presidential nomination process in line with its constitution and the Electoral Act, adding that Uba emerged as the recognized candidate after all required procedures were concluded.
The faction also disowned the National Working Committee headed by former Senate President David Mark, saying it has no constitutional or legal authority to act on behalf of the party.
It maintained that the recognized leadership of the ADC remains in charge of the party’s affairs.
According to the statement released on Wednesday, the clarification became necessary to stop attempts to create confusion about the party’s position ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group said the ADC had not entered into any alliance, merger or coalition with any political party.
added that the party remains independent and intends to contest the elections with its own structure, manifesto and leadership.
The faction said it believes Uba has the experience, character and capacity to lead the country if elected in 2027.
It also warned Atiku against presenting himself as the ADC’s presidential candidate, saying such a claim is false and could mislead party members and the public.
The group added that the ADC would not allow its platform to be used by politicians pursuing personal ambitions or by coalition groups seeking to take over the party’s structure.
It said every constitutional and legal step would be taken to protect the party from what it described as unauthorised use of its name and platform.
The faction also dismissed reports suggesting that there were plans to stop the ADC from participating in the 2027 elections, expressing confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission and the country’s electoral process.
It said the party is preparing to present candidates for the presidency, governorships, National Assembly, state assemblies and local government elections across the country.
Three brothers have appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in Swaziland on a murder charge following the brutal de@th of their mother’s boyfriend.
The accused, Mlondi Mbuli, 25, Sakhelwe Mbuli, 18, and Lindani Mdziniso, 23, all from the Hholoshini area in Eswatini’s Hhohho Region, are alleged to have fatally assaulted Njabulo Ngwenya on June 28, 2026.
According to police, the brothers att@cked Ngwenya with bricks, stones, sticks, open hands, and kicks to different parts of his body. Investigators allege the assa¥lt was motivated by the brothers’ belief that Ngwenya was having a relationship with their biological mother.
Court records state that the incident was reported after Sibongile Motsa, also from Hholoshini, informed police that she discovered her son, Njabulo Ngwenya, lying deed inside her sister’s house at about 1 a.m. on June 28, 2026.
The matter came before Principal Magistrate Sfiso Vilakati during the trio’s initial court appearance.
The three defendants have been remanded in custody until July 10, 2026, pending committal of the case to the High Court for further proceedings.
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