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10th House Passed 1,059 Bills Since Inauguration In 2023 – Deputy Speaker

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…say Tinubu reforms laid foundation for prosperity 
 
By Gloria Ikibah 
 
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that under the leadership of Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, the House has considered over 1,059 bills since its inauguration on June 13, 2023.
 
Kalu also commended the transformative reforms spearheaded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, and noted that the bold initiatives have laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s prosperity and growth.
 
The Deputy Speaker stated this at the inaugural National Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda of the House organised by the leadership of the House in Abuja on Monday. 
 
He said: “Let me begin by acknowledging the inspiring leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose Renewed Hope Agenda has redefined Nigeria’s developmental trajectory. His bold reforms-from fiscal restructuring to security sector overhauls-have laid a resilient foundation for prosperity. Under his stewardship, Nigeria is witnessing a paradigm shift: a nation transitioning from potential to performance, from challenges to solutions, and from despair to hope. 
 
“Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, we have already seen tangible policy wins; unified exchange-rate windows restoring investor confidence, a record in capital inflows into our energy and tech sectors, and the passage of four streamlined tax-reform laws this year to eliminate multiple taxation and spur productivity. These reforms underscore the fact that bold legislation, when executed with conviction, can transform our nation.
 
“Under Speaker Abbas Tajudeen’s astute leadership, the House has considered over 1,059 bills since June 13, 2023, spanning every facet of national life: from foundational amendments to our
Constitution to sector-specific reforms in education, health, security, and the economy.”
 
Highlighting the 8 pillar legislative agenda of the 10th House which included good governance & anti-corruption; national security; social sector development; inclusive & open parliament; economic growth & diversification; fiscal federalism & resource control; environmental sustainability and law reform & constitutional review, the Deputy Speaker said that dialogue is expected to deliver visibility and more understanding of the legislative agenda of the House.
 
“Today marks a historic step in our collective effort to reposition the
People’s House as a truly proactive, responsive, and people-centered institution. 
 
“By year’s end, we expect this dialogue to deliver enhanced visibility and understanding of our legislative agenda; integrated stakeholder inputs into our priority-setting; fortified partnerships for evidence-based policymaking; policy briefs and recommendations to inform our interventions; and institutionalization of this Dialogue as an annual cornerstone of our legislative calendar. 
 
“As we embark on today’s sessions, let us seize this unique opportunity to interrogate, refine, and co-create the legislative toolkit that will carry Nigeria forward. Through robust debate and collaborative problem-solving, we will ensure that our legislative agenda reflects the aspirations of every Nigerian”, Kalu said. 
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Army arrests suspected kidnapper linked to Kaduna abduction

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Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, OPEP, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested a suspected kidnapper linked to the abduction of a resident in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

This was contained in a statement posted on X by the Nigerian Army.

The post identified the suspect as Buba Ali, 30, adding that he was arrested at about 12:45 pm on Sunday, August 9, at Binawa village in Kauru Local Government Area.

According to post, the suspect was arrested during a joint operation conducted by troops of Sector 7 OPEP and members of the CJTF.

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It said the suspect was reportedly linked to the kidnapping of Alhaji Tasi, who was abducted in the village.

“Following his arrest, Ali was taken into custody and is currently being interrogated by security personnel.

“The ongoing investigation is focused on obtaining information that could lead to the identification and arrest of other members of the suspected kidnapping gang,” the Army said.

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FFK fumes as Islamic scholar says those against Muslim-Muslim ticket should leave Nigeria

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Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has rejected claims by an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, that Nigeria is a Muslim country.

In a viral video, Sheikh Jingir, who was preaching to Muslims at an event, said “if you don’t want to accept a Muslim-Muslim ticket, you should leave Nigeria because it belongs to us”.

The comment has continued to generate backlash online as Christians rejected the claim.

Reacting, Fani-kayode in a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday night, said the cleric’s remark is unhelpful and untrue.

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“Worse of all is the fact that it is highly provocative,” the former aviation minister said.

“Kindly take note that it is a very slippery and dangerous slope to take and is best avoided. Nigeria is NOT a Muslim country and neither is she a Christian country.

“She is a SECULAR and MULTI-RELIGIOUS state comprising BOTH Christians and Muslims in equal numbers and that is our strength,” FFK added.

He further stated that President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim/Muslim ticket for 2027 is gaining acceptance “only because of the calibre, ability, sincerity of purpose, character, utility and electoral strength of our Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their ability to deliver and not because they are Muslims”.

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“One day we may have a Christian/Christian ticket too because with God all things are possible,” he added.

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Osun Commissioner released on bail after Ilesa APC rally shooting

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The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of the state Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Moyowa Adejoorin, who was arrested in connection with a shooting incident at an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Ilesa.

The incident occurred on Saturday and reportedly left four people injured, including a teenager identified as Tobi Ilesanmi.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said Adejoorin was taken into custody after police officers arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting evidence.

According to Ojelabi, the commissioner’s vehicle was stopped at the location, where an Amotekun operative allegedly linked to the shooting was also found.

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“Immediately the incident was reported, our personnel moved to the scene and cordoned off the area before some exhibits were recovered, which included expended cartridges and Amotekun personnel caps.

“Also, Mr Adejoorin was arrested at the scene and taken to the command for questioning as part of the investigation process,” Ojelabi said.

The development came amid heightened attention to the incident after a video circulated on social media on Sunday showing Adejoorin leaving the police command.

Confirming the development, Ojelabi told Vanguard that the commissioner had been released on bail but said he was still awaiting clarification on the status of the Amotekun operative who was arrested alongside him.

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“It is true that the commissioner has been released on bail today, but I am yet to clear the situation with the Amotekun personnel arrested with him,” he said.

Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting are ongoing.

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