SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH.

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 SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH. The Senate today suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill and all other legislative business at its emergency plenary session to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives, whose death cast a sombre mood over the National Assembly. The upper chamber had reconvened from recess amid expectations that lawmakers would accelerate action on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across the federation, a measure widely seen as a major step in the ongoing effort to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. However, proceedings were cut short after Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the death of Tongo, who represented the Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives. Hon. Tongo passed away at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on June 12, 2026, following a brief illness. His death triggered a...

PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS VETERAN JOURNALIST, SIDI ALI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS VETERAN JOURNALIST, SIDI ALI



President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family and associates of Second Republic legislator and ace journalist, Sidi Ali.


The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the House of Representatives passed away last Thursday.


The late statesman was a prolific writer, publishing 19 books and numerous articles. Some of his notable works include, 'A Trip to Timbuktu' (1965); 'Corruption in High Society', and 'The Power of Power on Muhammad Ribadu, Former Defence Minister' (1982).


Extolling the contributions of Honourable Ali to the country, President Tinubu affirms that his role as a journalist and information manager helped Nigeria at a critical time in the life of the nation.


The President prayed for Allah's mercy on the soul of the departed while condoling with the government and people of Kano State over the loss. 


Chief Ajuri Ngelale


Special Adviser to the President


(Media & Publicity)


May 1, 2024

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