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  1. Tinubu Awards GCON to House Speaker Abbas After Legislative Debate

    Nigeria Tinubu Awards GCON to House Speaker Abbas After Legislative Debate

    President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) to Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, in recognition of his contributions. This decision follows recent debates regarding the Speaker's eligibility for higher honors, reflecting Tinubu's...
  2. SERAP Sues Akpabio, Abbas Over Unlawful Lawmakers' Allowances

    Nigeria SERAP Sues Akpabio, Abbas Over Unlawful Lawmakers' Allowances

    SERAP has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Akpabio and House Speaker Abbas, challenging the legality of lawmakers' allowances and running costs. The group demands transparency and adherence to the Nigerian Constitution, arguing that the current practices violate legal provisions...
  3. Speaker Abbas Decries Barbaric Killing of Sokoto Monarch Isa Bawa

    Nigeria Speaker Abbas Decries Barbaric Killing of Sokoto Monarch Isa Bawa

    Speaker Tajudeen Abbas condemns the abduction and killing of District Head Isa Bawa in Sokoto State. Abbas decries the barbaric treatment of the traditional ruler by bandits, calling it inhumane. He offers condolences to Bawa's family and urges action against the rising wave of kidnappings in...
  4. Akpabio, Abbas Face Legal Threats as SERAP Pushes for NASS Financial Transparency

    Nigeria Akpabio, Abbas Face Legal Threats as SERAP Pushes for NASS Financial Transparency

    SERAP has demanded that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas disclose the National Assembly’s monthly running costs. The organization warned of legal action if transparency is not achieved within seven days, highlighting the need for accountability and compliance...
  5. Abbas Bows to Pressure, Scraps Controversial Bill on National Anthem

    Nigeria Abbas Bows to Pressure, Scraps Controversial Bill on National Anthem

    Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has withdrawn a controversial bill proposing a 10-year jail term for refusing to sing Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee." The bill faced widespread public backlash, with critics arguing it was a distraction from more critical national issues...
  6. Nigerians Lambast Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Over Bill Threatening 10 Years in Jail for Defying National Anthem

    Nigeria Nigerians Lambast Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Over Bill Threatening 10 Years in Jail for Defying National Anthem

    Speaker Tajudeen Abbas's Counter Subversion Bill 2024 proposes up to 10 years in prison or a N5 million fine for Nigerians who refuse to recite the national anthem. The bill has faced criticism from activists and political figures, who argue it distracts from pressing national issues. Speaker...
  7. House Speaker and Lawmakers Visit Dangote Refinery to Address Conspiracy Claims

    Nigeria House Speaker and Lawmakers Visit Dangote Refinery to Address Conspiracy Claims

    On July 20, 2024, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and lawmakers visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. The visit aimed to support the project and investigate conspiracy allegations against the refinery. The House plans to form a committee to probe these claims and the refinery's crude oil...
  8. Eniola Badmus Gets Political Payoff? Nigerians React to Her Federal Appointment After Supporting Tinubu

    Nigeria Eniola Badmus Gets Political Payoff? Nigerians React to Her Federal Appointment After Supporting Tinubu

    Eniola Badmus, Nollywood star, appointed Special Assistant for Social Events and Public Hearings to the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas. The viral clips of her swearing-in and receiving her appointment letter garnered attention Nollywood sensation Eniola...
  9. House Speaker Abbas Defends Gbajabiamila, Denounces Baseless Corruption Allegations

    Nigeria House Speaker Abbas Defends Gbajabiamila, Denounces Baseless Corruption Allegations

    In a press conference addressing the nation's current state, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, vehemently refuted the corruption allegations leveled against Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, describing them as baseless. Abbas called on security...
  10. SERAP Staunchly Opposes Nigeria's Social Media Regulation, Defends Freedom of Expression

    Nigeria SERAP Staunchly Opposes Nigeria's Social Media Regulation, Defends Freedom of Expression

    The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas, to reject the reintroduced social media regulation bill. If passed, the bill could severely limit the rights to...
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    Politics Reps Demand Answers: N81 Billion Spent on Tree Planting in the North

    The National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW) faced scrutiny as the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating Ecological Funds and intervention funds of the Great Green Wall Project questioned the agency's claims of spending N81 billion to plant 21 million trees in northern...
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    Politics House of Reps Speaker explains why it’s difficult to end corruption in Nigeria - Pulse.ng

    https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/tajudeen-abbas-explains-why-its-difficult-to-end-corruption-in-nigeria/dj9gv21
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    Politics Strike: Tinubu begs labour for more time to meet their demands - Pulse.ng

    https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/strike-tinubu-begs-labour-for-more-time-to-meet-their-demands/491t5mv
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    Metro 10th NASS: APC disowns principal officers named by Akpabio, Abbas - Vanguard

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/07/10th-nass-apc-disowns-principal-officers-named-by-akpabio-abbas/
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    Politics Speaker of the Federal house of representatives, Tajudeen Abbas visits Former President Buhari in London (photo) - Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2023/6/speaker-of-the-federal-house-of-representatives-tajudeen-abbas-visits-former-president-buhari-in-london-photo-2.html
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    Politics 10 key things to know about Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of House of Reps - Vanguard Newspaper

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/06/10-key-things-to-know-about-tajudeen-abbas-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives/
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    Politics BREAKING: Abass Defeats Wase, Jaji To Become Reps Speaker - Channels Tv

    https://www.channelstv.com/2023/06/13/breaking-abass-defeats-wase-jaji-to-become-reps-speaker/
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    Politics Speakership: Abbas, Kalu visit Sanwo-Olu in Lagos… seek his support - The Cable

    https://www.thecable.ng/speakership-abbas-kalu-visit-sanwo-olu-in-lagos-seek-his-support/amp
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