............𝒂𝒔 𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒇𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒗𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝑷 The National Assembly's proposal to purchase bulletproof SUVs for legislators has sparked significant opposition within the country.  While rising insecurity remains a pressing concern, critics argue that this plan is unnecessary, wasteful, and sends the wrong message to the Nigerian population.  Nigeria has been grappling with a surge in insecurity, including terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, which has directly affected the lives of its citizens. The safety and security of legislators should be a top priority, as they play crucial roles in shaping policies and ensuring the welfare of the nation.  The purchase of bulletproof SUVs will provide an additional layer of protection, which is essential in the current security climate. The acquisitio...

OPEN LETTER TO HON DELU BULUS YAKUBU HEAD OF NSIPA Iyke Mba NSIP Independent Monitors Association of Nigeria (NIAN) 08024114163 04/10/2023 Hon. Delu Bulus Yakubu Head of National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) Federal Secretariat Abuja   Urgent Need for Intervention in the Non-Payment of Independent Monitors Stipend Dear Honorable Delu Bulus Yakubu, We hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you today as one of the independent monitors under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP).  First and foremost, we would like to commend you for your exceptional leadership and the remarkable work you have done thus far in transforming the lives of countless individuals through your humanitarian deeds. Honorable Yakubu, I am writing to bring to your attention an urgent matter that requires your immediate intervention. It has come to our attention that independent monitors, including myself, have not received our stipends since Januar...

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu  has hailed China's diplomatic and trade relationships with Nigeria, saying that the cultural exchanges between them have fostered a deep understanding and appreciation of each other's heritage.  He said that the ties between both countries has fast tracked the industrial development of Nigeria with projects such as the Abuja-Kaduna Railway and the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project standing as a testament to the enduring collaboration. Kalu made the submissions while delivering his goodwill message at the China's 74th National Day celebrations in Abuja on Thursday. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary ( CPS), Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu stated that the Deputy Speaker who further remarked that Chinese products have become a staple in Nigerian households also stressed that Nigeria's agricultural exports to China has continued to grow. Kalu added that the symbiotic relationship...