Motion sponsor noted that the persistent killings and kidnappings of innocent citizens of Ijagba, Imoru, Molete, Arimogija, Ute, and Okeluse axis in Ose Local Government Area by herdsmen and bandits had kept the communities in perpetual siege and bondage. READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda The House of Representatives has directed two of its Committees to ensure mechanisms aimed at nipping persistent cases...
The Bill sponsored by Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe was mooted in March 2022 in the Ninth House of Representatives but failed to move beyond the Committee level READ ALSO: Parliament Spotlight: Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga | Reps Deputy Chief Whip  A federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, and Speak Out Africa; a non-governmental organisation, have reinforced the need for the pending bill on the validity of the United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be made...
The Adhoc Committee to investigate the allegation made by JAMB will also probe the examination body’s facilities with a view to averting such incidents in future. READ ALSO: JAMB Validity Bill: Rep Akande-Sadipe, NGO seek quick passage of legislation The House of Representatives on Wednesday implored the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to immediately halt further action on the issue of the alleged manipulation of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...
Lawmakers in the Senate urged relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies to release funds as provided for in the 2023 budget for dredging of blocked canals and water bodies, amongst others. READ ALSO: Senate passes crucial resolution on Calabar-Oban-Ekang Road The Senate has requested an urgent intervention in the flooding Âissues in Sagamu, Ijebu Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State, Edu and Patigi Areas of Kwara North Senatorial District of Kwara...
This week, our Parliament Spotlight is focused on the lawmaker representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State in the House of Representatives. She doubles as the only female Principal Officer among nineteen men in both chambers of Nigeria’s federal parliament. READ ALSO: Parliament Spotlight: Franca Afegbua; Nigeria’s First Elected Female Senator When the results of the 2023 National Assembly elections were fully unveiled to Nigerians, it was clear to many that...
Senators lamented the deplorable state of Calabar -Oban-Ekang Road in Cross River State despite budgetary provision rehabilitation. READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, 10 issues that should top the agenda The Senate has called for an urgent need to rehabilitate the Calabar-Oban-Ekang Road in Cross River State. The call was contained in a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South) at Wednesday’s plenary. Leading debate on the motion, Ekpeyong...
The lawmakers in the Senate had during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, rescheduled its plenary sessions to just Tuesdays and Wednesdays. READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, 10 issues that should top the agenda The Senate has announced an increase in its weekly sitting days, with the lawmakers agreeing to hold plenary sessions thrice weekly. The development followed a Point of Order raised during Wednesday’s plenary by Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia...
The House of Reps is holding its second plenary for the week since its resumption from a two-week break. However, the session suffered a slight setback following some minutes of blackout in the Chamber. Find out what our Correspondent filed below. READ ALSO: 10TH NASS: Composition of the Nigerian House of Representatives | Age, Gender Legislative activities suffered a temporary hitch on Wednesday, following an unexpected blackout in the National...
Motion Sponsor, Senator Plang Diket Salso says Plateau Northern and Central Senatorial Districts are lying prostrate, occasioned by incessant attacks coupled with the number of people being killed in the barbaric acts READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda The Senate has called on the Federal Government to address the general insecurity and incessant attacks on Plateau State. This was contained in a motion sponsored...
The Ad-hoc Committee to probe TETFUND comprises Rep. Wole Oke and Unyime Idem as Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively while Reps. James Barka, Ghali Mustapha, Abdulsamad Dasuki, amongst others, are members READ ALSO: Female Rep emerges Deputy Chief Whip as Reps name Principal Officers The House of Representatives, at its resumption of plenary on Tuesday, has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the utilisation of funds amounting to over N2.3 trillion accrued...
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