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Solomon Bob (PDP-Rivers) had alleged in the house that Rivers is the only state that would not benefit from the loans.

Gbajabiamila described the late Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, as a committed and patriotic Nigerian who gave her best to the country.

The Speaker expressed happiness that Senator Tinubu, who is the wife of the APC national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is celebrating her 61st birthday in good health.

Dr Sununu is the chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services and had previously served as a Secretary-General of the Nigerian Medical Association and associate member of the World Medical Association.

In a condolence message to the former First Lady, the Oluyole Federal Constituency representative mourned the passing on to glory of the family matriarch.

The House said the appointment was a flagrant disregard of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

Gbajabiamila spoke as a member elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chisom Dike, defected.

This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by the Chairman House Committee on Navy, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi.

Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Reps, read the letter from President Buhari dated August 26.

YOV, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Omoladun Orolugbagbe, said the speaker was part of the conspiracy that brought Nigeria to its knees, disclosing that Gbajabiamila had always been a sell out with no history of commitment to the ideals of the common people in Nigeria.

Galadima said this during an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise Duty on Tuesday in Abuja.

Elumelu who stated this at the 93rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), observed that the resolution brought deep relief to Nigerians and restored public confidence in the party ahead of the 2023 general election.

The funeral and thanksgiving service held at St. James’ Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, also had in attendance the immediate past governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Gbenga Daniel, former governor of the state, the Acting National Leader of the Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, 120 bishops and clerics, captains of industry and top political functionaries.

The resolution was passed during an oversight function to the oAuGF headquarters in Abuja, where chairman and members of the House Committee on Public Accounts, led by Hon. Wole Oke, picked holes in the financial reports presented by the Auditor General for the Federation, Adolphus Aghughu without vouchers and other supporting documents.

Gbajabiamila said parliaments must find in all regulatory or legislative interventions, a balance between protecting the right to free speech and the right to life, peace and dignity.

Gbajabiamila, in a statement, described Mustapha as one of the pillars of the All Progressives Congress.

The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Leke Abejide (SDC-Kogi), said the process should be limited to four offices and points

Gbajabiamila said Uwaifo’s accomplishments would never be forgotten as he used his genre of music to entertain and educate Nigerians.

Kingsley Chinda, leader of the caucus, said the latest notice of infraction issued by the NBC against Channels Television and subsequent grilling of some anchors of the station by the DSS over its interview with Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State was an “abuse of democracy and move to stifle press freedom.”

Gbajabiamila said Mantu, who served as the Deputy President of the Senate in the 5th Assembly, was one Nigerian that would be remembered for his democratic credentials.