By NAN 16 November 2023 | 2:26 pm The House of Representatives has turned back representatives of the Service Chiefs, insisting that the chiefs must appear before it on Nov. 21 as summoned. Speaker Rep. Tajudeen Abbas PHOTO: Twitter The House of Representatives has turned back representatives of the Service Chiefs, insisting that the chiefs must appear before it on Nov. 21 as summoned. The Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, said this after receiving the representatives of the chiefs at plenary on Thursday. Abbas commended the representatives for appearing in the chamber, urging them to convey the message to the Service Chiefs for them to appear on Nov. 21 at 11 a. m. The House had summoned the service chiefs for a debate on security challenges in the country. But the lawmakers discovered that the service chiefs failed to attend personally by sending representatives to appear on their behalf. The Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, rising on constitutional order, said the constitution empowered the House to invite any person, not only for the purpose of investigation but also for dialogue. He said the service chiefs should have presented themselves before the house and not send representatives. “It is not satisfactory that they are not here in person. I want to move that these sectoral engagements be suspended until the service chiefs come to address us personally,” he said. 30 mins ago The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) said on Thursday in Lagos that it is not engaging in merger talks with any political party. 41 mins ago The House of Representatives has turned back representatives of the Service Chiefs, insisting that the chiefs must appear before it on Nov. 21 as summoned. 45 mins ago The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday evening destroyed over 6,000 empty jerrycans and three wooden boats used in syphoning Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, from Badagry to neighbouring countries. 47 mins ago The governor of Enugu, Peter Mbah, approved new wages for workers in the state on Thursday. 51 mins ago The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). 54 mins ago The consolidated APC grassroots movement (CAGram) have pledged to rally support aimed at ensuring the second term victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 poll. 2 hours ago The Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said that three persons lost their lives and 22 others injured in the 2023 flood disaster in the state. 2 hours ago Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to the recent claims by the present All Progressive Congress (APC)-led Federal Government that they inherited a bankrupt nation. Obi’s statement comes in response to recent remarks by President Bola Tinubu, who claimed that his administration had inherited serious liabilities… 2 hours ago The Troops of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI and the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have arrested a 45-year-old terrorist informant, Aji Dala, 45-year-old in Monguno Local Government Area. 2 hours ago The Lagos State Government has reiterated its ban on street begging, particularly the use of babies and children to solicit alms on the streets of Lagos. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, made the announcement at an interactive session with stakeholders on Wednesday in Alausa. Ogunlende noted that after concerted efforts by…
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