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Breaking: House Of Representatives Approves South East-Development Commission Bill After 53 Years (Full Details)
After 53 years since the Nigerian civil war, the House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking the establishment of the South East Development Commission. The unanimous decision was reached during the Committee of the Whole, chaired by Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, following the consideration of the bill’s report….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Lead sponsored by Kalu and supported by lawmakers from the South East region, the bill aims to create a commission responsible for receiving and managing funds from the Federation Account. These funds are allocated for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses, and other infrastructure damaged during the civil war. The proposed commission will also address ecological problems and other environmental or developmental challenges in the Southeast States, including Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, and Ebonyi.
This development coincides with efforts led by members of the national assembly from the region, particularly the deputy speaker, who are advocating for the Peace in South East Project (PISE-P). This initiative seeks a non-kinetic approach to resolving socio-economic and sociological challenges while promoting infrastructural development in the area.
The bill’s passage through the third reading implies that it will now proceed to the Senate for concurrence before reaching President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent to become law.
In a related development, the House also passed a bill through the third reading to repeal the Weights and Measures Act, Cap. W3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. The bill aims to establish the Nigerian Weights and Measures Regulatory Agency for the development and enforcement of legal metrology standards, promoting fair trade, and ensuring public health, safety, and environmental protection. The decision was made during the Committee of the Whole while considering the bill’s report.
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‘This Is Good News Peter Obi, Atiku Don’t Want To Hear’ – Presidency Hails Nigeria’s Surging Foreign Reserves.
The Presidency has accused key opposition figures, including former 2023 presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, of intentionally ignoring positive economic news under the Bola Tinubu administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter) this past Saturday that Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surged to $51.04 billion as of June 18. According to Onanuga, this represents the highest level in 17 years, surpassing the $50.5 billion recorded in January 2009.
Onanuga claimed that opposition candidates and parties are reluctant to acknowledge this development, preferring to maintain the narrative that President Tinubu has achieved nothing since taking office. He argued that “stubborn facts of the administration’s solid achievements” continue to contradict the opposition’s stance.
In unrelated political commentary, Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, asserted during an interview with DCL English that Peter Obi is “not sellable in the North.“
Professor Yusuf argued that Obi cannot effectively penetrate the region and would face intense scrutiny from northern voters regarding his tenure as governor of Anambra State and his stance on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Looking ahead to the 2027 electoral landscape, Yusuf identified the major contenders as President Tinubu of the APC, Atiku Abubakar (whom he associated with the ADC), and Obi.
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The Tide Is Turning? Sam Amadi Predicts That Political Attacks On Obi Will Fail Spectacularly!.
Sam Amadi, the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Thought Politics, has stated that efforts to undermine the popularity of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi have been unsuccessful due to the lack of credible evidence regarding corruption or scandals.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Amadi shared these sentiments in a post on X this past Saturday, which served as a response to an ongoing debate involving politician Kenneth Okonkwo and his comments regarding Obi and his supporters. Key aspects of Amadi’s perspective include:
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Obi’s political appeal remains robust because his critics have failed to produce factual evidence that could harm his reputation.
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Amadi noted that Obi’s political standing has not been diminished, as his detractors rely on “elitist derision” rather than actual revelations of misconduct.
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He claimed that Obi possesses a clean record that other current presidential candidates cannot match, ultimately describing Obi as the “best available” candidate on the presidential slate.
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Amadi argued that Obi’s history of public service has served as a shield against political attacks, further asserting that he remains the most formidable option among the current group of presidential hopefuls.
Monisade Afuye, the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate, cast her vote at Atiba Aafin Ward 1, Polling Unit 003, in Ikere-Ekiti around 8:50 am on Saturday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Following the voting process, Afuye shared her observations and sentiments regarding the exercise:
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Voter Turnout: She expressed strong approval of the large number of voters who turned out and showed great enthusiasm for exercising their civic rights.
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Campaign Impact: She noted that reports from other local governments indicated high participation, which she attributed to the success of their rigorous campaign efforts.
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Institutional Conduct: She praised both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their preparation, noting that the absence of intimidation could lead to this being one of the best-conducted elections in the state’s history.
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Election Prediction: Confident in the administration’s record, she predicted that Governor Biodun Oyebanji would secure a re-election victory by a wide margin.
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