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Reps condemn Senator’s assault on Abuja salesgirl
…as Gbajabiamila mulls rejig of NASS securit
The House of Representatives has condemned in strong terms the assault of a salesgirl in a store in Abuja.
The video clip of the incident from a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) that has gone viral on social media has led to investigation of the incidence by the Senate and Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
This followed a point of order raised by Beni Lar (PDP, Plateau), who implored the House to condemn the act of the federal legislator from Adamawa Sate for bringing the legislature into disrepute with his condemnable conduct at the adult store.
In his ruling, Speaker Gbajabiamila, while condemning the act expressed his believe that the Senate must have waded into the issue and should therefore be allowed to deal with it appropriately.
“The incidence is condemned in strong terms; I don’t think any right thinking person should condemn that act. I think we should allow the Senate to deal with it in the most appropriate way,” he said
Earlier, Gbajabiamila disclosed that the security system of the National Assembly would be reviewed considering the flaws identified with the current arrangements.
Following a point of order by from (APC, Kaduna), who complained of the laxity of security arrangement within the complex, Gbajabiamila said the Nigerian National Assembly is the most porous in the world.
“This is the most porous parliament, everybody comes in, you don’t know their agenda and it distracts. As it is, we are like a sitting duck
“Adequate steps have to be taken to address this because it is not only the chamber that should be taken as hallowed chambers, the premises as well must also be taken as hollowed.
“We have to be specific about times when visitors can come in,” he said.
Four out of five lawmakers from Kano, Taraba, Kaduna and Edo were earlier sworn in by the Clerk of the House.
The members are Peter Akpatason (APC, Edo), Yaya Ibrahim (APC, Kaduna), Kasimu Maigari (Taraba) and Nasir Gabasawa (ACC, Kano).
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91.
The respected monarch reportedly died on Sunday, just hours after the announcement of the death of his longtime friend and former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Mourning his passage, a prince of Ijebu, Prince Adedoyin Alatishe wrote on X, “Baami Ogbagba agbatewole , Erin wo. Omo anikilaya saagbu.”
Adetona, who ascended the throne in 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers and widely revered for his contributions to the sociopolitical development of Ijebuland and Ogun State at large.
Former president muhammadu Buhari has died at a hospital in London this afternoon according to the family, He was former military head of state in 1983.
The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
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Breaking : Tinubu returns to Abuja tonight after diplomatic visits to Saint Lucia, Brazil,Says Onanuga
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to arrive Abuja later tonight following a two-nation diplomatic tour that took him to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean and Brazil in South America.
His return was confirmed in a message posted on Saturday afternoon by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on his verified X handle, @aonanuga1956.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Abuja today after his two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil,” the presidential aide stated.
The President departed Nigeria on Saturday, June 28 for what was described as a strategic outreach aimed at strengthening ties with regions historically under-engaged in Nigeria’s diplomatic matrix.
His first stop was Saint Lucia, where he made a historic visit to build new ties and explore emerging partnerships with Caribbean states.
While in Saint Lucia, Tinubu interacted with regional leaders under the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), reinforcing Nigeria’s growing interest in Caribbean diplomacy and South-South cooperation.
He subsequently proceeded to Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro.
On the sidelines of the summit, President Tinubu held a bilateral meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The leaders co-chaired the Nigeria-Brazil high-level bilateral meeting , where they discussed mechanisms to boost trade, infrastructure financing, and cultural cooperation between Africa’s most populous country and Latin America’s largest economy.
With the President’s return, focus is expected to shift to domestic engagements and follow-up actions on the diplomatic and investment commitments made during his foreign tour.
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