Tag: Babajimi Benson

President Bola Tinubu recently approved a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for members of Nigeria’s Armed ...

The lawmakers directed relevant committees to document the cumulative impact of the violence, recommend diplomatic and legal measures to protect ...

The lawmaker, who recently led several meetings with top US officials, stressed that constructive collaboration will better support Nigeria’s counter-insurgency ...

The CDS also raised concerns about the welfare of military personnel, saying it is still struggling with less than ₦2,000 ...

Mr Matawalle said if the ministry is adequately funded, banditry could be wiped out within a short period.

The subcommittees, comprising lawmakers and consultants, are to oversee the various thematic areas into which the constitution has been divided.

The defence committee said the engagement with the military is to ensure the proper implementation of President Tinubu's directive on ...

"Assisted reproductive techniques are good but exploiting the donors is what we frown at," the Nigerian lawmaker says.

The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities.

The minister also commended a defence gadget manufacturing company, EPAIL, for its massive investments in the sector.

Mohbad, an ex-signee of Naira Marley’s record label, died at 27 under unclear circumstances on 12 September.

The lawmakers noted that there are cases of unethical and exploitative practices in egg procurement and surrogacy by fertility hospitals ...

The four service chiefs screened by the lawmakers on Monday were nominated by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June.

The lawmaker insists that the current level of insecurity in the country calls for drastic measures such as the deployment ...

The bill seeks an increase in the retirement age and term of service for PLWDs from 60 to 65 years ...

NDA is also proposing to spend N14 billion on 600 academic staff, 2,500 non-academic staff, 1,500 military personnel, 2,029 officer ...

The House says the move will underline the determination of the government to combat the wave of criminality and murders ...

The committee and the minister may also discuss the recent defence pact Nigeria entered with Russia.

The bill seeks to amend Section 77 of the Electric Power Sector Reforms Act 2005.

Mr Yahaya was appointed as army chief by President Muhammadu Buhari on May 27.

Mr Yahaya was appointed the chief of army staff on May 27.

Mr Irabor urges lawmakers to continue to show understanding and trust to the armed forces and other security agencies.

President Muhammadu Buhari had on February 10 forwarded the names of the new service chiefs to the House for confirmation.

The meeting discussed issues concerning the needs of the ministry, assessment and commitment towards improved national security architecture.