11 Sep, 2025
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Benue, Zamfara Assemblies Defy Reps’ Summons

Going by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Benue State House of Assembly is not answerable to the National Assembl In a bold move, the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly have rejected summons issued by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions. IREPORT247NEW had earlier reported that the House […]

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13 Benue Lawmakers Oppose Chief Judge’s Dismissal.

In response to the alleged motion to remove Chief Judge Justice Maurice Ikpambese, thirteen members of the Benue Assembly have distanced themselves from it. Ikpambese was previously ousted by certain parliamentarians for alleged financial wrongdoing and abuse of position. Speaking to reporters at Hon. Beckie Orpin’s Makurdi home, Hon. Douglas Akya of Makurdi South Constituency […]