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16-Year-Old Ramlat Ahmed Sworn in as Speaker of Gombe Children’s Parliament
Sixteen-year-old Ramlat Ahmed, a science student at Ilimi School, has been inaugurated as the new Speaker of the Gombe State Children’s Parliament.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ahmed, along with 14-year-old Deputy Speaker Christopher Ngale and ten other principal officers, took the oath of office on Monday during a ceremony at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development’s Conference Hall.
The event was attended by government officials, legislative aides, and child rights advocates who applauded the revival of the children’s legislative body.
Speaking at the inauguration, Principal Legislative Officer at the Gombe State House of Assembly, Aminu Aliyu, urged the young parliamentarians to champion the protection of children’s rights.
“You are representatives of children across the state. Carry yourselves with the dignity and responsibility your roles demand,” Aliyu said.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Modi Shelpidi, described the occasion as a major step forward in promoting child welfare in Gombe, noting that the state had not had an active Children’s Parliament since 2022.
Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Gabriel Galadima, assured the young leaders of the state legislature’s full backing.
“We are ready to mentor them in the legislative process. Our doors are open for guidance and support,” he stated.
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Asma’u Iganus, hailed Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his continued support of child-focused initiatives.
“The Governor’s endorsement of the Child Protection and Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) laws reflects his commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive environment for children,” Iganus said.
She encouraged the children to use their new platform to amplify the voices and concerns of young people across and beyond the state.
In celebration of the upcoming Children’s Day on May 27, the commissioner also led ministry officials on visits to several orphanages—including Al-Guh, Da’awah, Gombe House of Hope, and Destiny Kids—where they donated relief materials.
Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has vowed that election manipulation will not be tolerated in Abia State’s 2027 polls. Speaking in his hometown, Igbere, he criticized the November 2024 local government election, claiming results were written from someone’s bedroom.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the arrest of Kabiru Sahara for illegally occupying a plot of land and constructing buildings without federal government approval.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking to reporters during an inspection tour of projects in Abuja, Wike revealed that the land in question, located in the Diplomatic Zone, Katampe Extension, was originally allocated on March 18, 2008, to 10 embassies for diplomatic residential use. A portion was also reserved for the Power Holding Company of Nigeria for a 132/133KV power station.
The minister explained that the plots were assigned to diplomatic missions including those of Thailand, Bulgaria, Syria, Somalia, Serbia and Montenegro, Japan, Austria, Switzerland, Senegal, and the Palestine Liberation Organisation. The FCT Administration has begun notifying these missions to take possession of their allocated lands.
Wike added that the Department of Development Control has been instructed to remove all illegal structures.
“This land was allocated to various embassies. Somebody just came here, took the land, and started developing it without approval from the FCDA. We cannot allow this kind of land invasion to continue,” he said.
He confirmed that the suspected developer has been arrested and will face prosecution following ongoing police investigations.
“The man has been arrested and will be charged in court. The police are currently investigating, and he will be arraigned soon,” Wike stated.
The minister made the remarks after inspecting several ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, including the redesigned Abuja City Gate, the road from Bill Clinton Drive near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to the Tunga Madaki community (now extended to Zuba), the road connecting Baze University, the Body of Benchers, Nile University, and the Wupa Light Rail Station in Idu, as well as the Office Annex for the Body of Benchers.
He noted that many of these projects, handled by firms including Julius Berger Nigeria, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, and Levant Construction, are expected to be completed in time for the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Petroleum Reform & Value Optimisation Taskforce to oversee the next phase of reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The taskforce is tasked with developing practical reform strategies, strengthening the industry, and enhancing Nigeria’s position as a major global energy player, according to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga.
Fola Adeola will chair the taskforce, coordinating its activities and ensuring timely delivery of its objectives.
Other members include Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, Osagie Okunbor, Abubakar Suleiman, Adaeze Aguele, Farouk Gumel, Phillipa Osakwe-Okoye, and Seyi Bella, with Mofoluwasho Fadayomi appointed as secretary.
The taskforce is a time-bound executive body focused on producing actionable reform plans. It will engage with industry operators, regulators, investors, and civil society but will primarily design policies and strategies for rapid implementation.
Reporting directly to the President, the team will submit monthly progress updates, with an interim report expected after three months and a final report due six months after inauguration.
The taskforce is set to deliver three key reform plans:
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Implementation Toolkit for Immediate Structural Fixes – covering draft legislative amendments, executive instruments, and proposals for institutional restructuring.
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Capital & Liquidity Acceleration Blueprint – aimed at unlocking $5–10 billion in sector liquidity while safeguarding Nigeria’s interests.
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National Energy Transformation Strategy – a ten-year roadmap with measurable targets for production, GDP contribution, foreign exchange earnings, and cost competitiveness.
President Tinubu has directed all ministries, agencies, regulators, and institutions to fully support the taskforce and share ongoing initiatives to ensure alignment. Existing petroleum committees and working groups are also instructed to coordinate with the taskforce to avoid duplication.
All relevant documentation, institutional knowledge, and ongoing projects will be made accessible to the taskforce to aid in developing a comprehensive reform framework.
The taskforce will automatically dissolve once its final report is submitted and approved.
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