A member of the House of Representatives from Ondo State, Peter Makinde, has dumped the African Democratic Congress for the All Progressives Congress. Makinde defection notice was contained in a letter read by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila at plenty on Tuesday. Makinde cited disunity in ADC as reason for his Defection. “You’re welcome to the … Read more
Josephine Okereke, widow of the newspaper vendor shot and killed by a security aide attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has distanced herself from her husband’s family over their demand for ₦500 million compensation. She made her position known at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja. Josephine said she … Read more
The family of Ifeanyi Okereke, the vendor killed by a security aide of Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, has tabled a list of demands before the number four citizen. Last week, Okereke was shot by Abdullahi Hassan, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative attached to the speaker. In a letter addressed … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed identity of a security security detail attached to his convoy who shot an Abuja vendor, Ifeanyi Okereke dead on Thursday at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja. The Speaker identified the security detail as Abdullahi Hassan. Hassan, he said, has been handed over to the … Read more
 One of the security details of Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Thursday killed a resident of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The number four citizen confirmed the incident in a personal statement on Friday. He disclosed that the resident, a newspaper vendor, was hit by stray bullet after his … Read more
PIB in 6 months The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed determination to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) within six months. Gbajabiamila said this when he played host to a delegation of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) under the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday … Read more
 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says Nigeria has not treated medical professionals with the kind of respect and regard they deserve. Speaking on Sunday at a training organised for health workers by his office in Lagos, Gbajabiamila said the country owes medical personnel for their dedication and patriotism. He said the … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday gave SERAP a victory in round one of our attempt to secure the release of completed public hearings and corruption probes by the National Assembly since 1999. Justice Ogunbanjo gave SERAP the permission to apply for judicial review and seek an order of mandamus directing and compelling … Read more
Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says the attack on peaceful #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday has left him shattered and broken. He also contradicted governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on claims of fatalities during the horrifying incident. Soldiers opened fire on protesters who converged on the tollgate demanding an end … Read more
The speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says Nigeria is fighting to protect its sovereignty in light of recent situation in the country. Gbajabiamila said this during the inauguration of the house ad hoc committee on constitution review in Abuja on Thursday. Gbajabiamila said recent events underscore the fight for the survival of … Read more
Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says he will ensure that protesters detained by policemen are released. On Monday, the protest against police brutality, which started last week, had continued in Lagos and some parts of the country, with protesters blocking major roads calling for a total reform of the force. Some of … Read more
Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says the perennial insecurity challenges that bedevil Nigeria is threatening its oneness. Gbajabiamila said this at a two-day retreat in Abuja on Thursday. Gbajabiamila said the insecurity challenge has instilled mistrust in the people and weakens their in the government’s ability to protect lives and property. The … Read more
Ghana president to discuss with President Buhari on the trade Impasse at ECOWAS summit As part of the pursuit to find a lasting solution to the trade dispute between Ghana and Nigeria, the two west African countries has met to fashion out modalities to overcome the challenges and provide an enabling business environment for foreign … Read more
The house of representatives has described the letter written by minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, as diversionary tactics because it failed to substantiate the claims of the minister regarding procurement and awarding of contracts to the federal lawmakers. In a statement on Tuesday, spokesman of the lower legislative chamber of the national assembly, … Read more
Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says perennial insecurity and pervasive Killings have render Nigeria unattractive to investors. The speaker said this on Saturday at the public presentation of the updated legislative agenda of the house of representatives tagged ‘our contract with Nigerians’. Gbajabiamila noted that the state of insecurity in the country … Read more
Gbajabiamila asks panel to use document tendered to conclude its investigation. Apologises for the condition of the room where hearing took place Following the incident at investigative hearing of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Monday, Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission … Read more
President Buhari received in audience the distinguished Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan & Rt. Hon Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, which lasted almost an hour, was characterized by an engaging discussion on key issues of National importance particularly the role of the Legislature … Read more
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday rejoiced with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on his 58th birthday anniversary. Lawan conveyed his wishes and felicitation to the speaker in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja. The senate president lauded the Speaker’s exemplary representation … Read more
The Speaker, Nigerian House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says Nigeria needs to take appropriate measures against Ghana on the incident. He also said individuals who trample on the diplomatic rights and privileges of Nigeria and Nigerians in foreign lands should be taught a lesson. The Speaker, who spoke during a meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister … Read more
Director General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, may face the Economic Financial Crimes Commission over monumental fraud and misappropriation of public funds running into several billions of naira. The detailed revelation of the alleged fraudulent activities going on at the commission was contained in a 12-paged query issued to Gbajabiamila by … Read more