Research has also shown a strong link between suicide and mental illness/disorder, however, it continues to be treated as a crime in Nigeria. The House of Representatives is proposing a more rational punishment for attempted suicide offenders as it blames the act on harsh economic conditions. This proposal was a sequel to a Bill sponsored by Rep. Francis Waive (APC, Delta) entitled: “A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act Cap C38...
The Bill has several important implications and benefits for the country’s mining sector through support of capacity-building initiatives in the sector. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed into second reading a Bill seeking to establish a bank that will cater for small miners to support the growth and development of the sector. The piece of legislation is titled “A Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigeria Mining Development Bank” (NMDB) sponsored by Rep....
Akpabio’s retort at Herbert Wigwe’s funeral service did not sit well with many, drawing criticism on social media platforms. In the aftermath of the funeral service for the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, found himself under intense scrutiny and criticism for his comments at the solemn occasion. A viral video shared on X (Twitter) captured the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayo Fubara, urging the political class to...
Amidst claims of N3trn budget padding, the Senate was thrown into a rowdy session after Jarigbe’s claim that some ranking Senators got N500m each The Senate was thrown into a rowdy session over an allegation that the 2024 budget was padded by N3.7 trillion. The debate was sequel to a motion moved by Senator Solomon Olamilekan (APC, Ogun West), who said his privilege as a senator was breached based on the fact that he chairs...
Ningi had earlier mentioned that he is not moved by a possible suspension. According to him, it will be an honour. The Senate has voted in favour of a three (3) months suspension of Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) over his allegations of N3trn padding in the 2024 budget. It maintained that should Ningi tender an apology and show some remorse, the matter will be deliberated within the Senate and he will be...
This week at the National Assembly, LIFE by OrderPaper presents a constellation of critical issues set to command the attention and deliberation of lawmakers as they convene to address pressing national concerns. As the National Assembly gears up for another week of legislative proceedings, a myriad of critical national issues is expected to dominate the agenda, signalling a period of intense deliberations and policy formulation. The following are anticipated to dominate the legislative agenda: The...
Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has strongly and collectively dissociated itself from the action of Senator Ningi on budget padding. The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) on behalf of the Senators from the 19 Northern States and the FCT has refuted claims made by Senator Ahmed Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), distancing themselves from his recent assertions of 2024 budget padding. The NSF, in a unified statement, declared that Senator Ningi’s allegations were his personal opinions and...
This article shows how the LIFE predictions proved their mettle by accurately predicting key discussions and decisions during the past week’s session. In a remarkable turn of events, the predictions made by OrderPaper in its Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) last week have proven to be spot on as the National Assembly convened to address the critical issues affecting the nation. From epileptic power issues to hunger in the land – as witnessed by attacks...
Despite being a critical stakeholder in Nigeria’s oil industry, the NNPC failed to honour the committee’s summons, glaringly absent from proceedings crucial to uncovering the truth. The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating crude oil theft and revenue loss in Nigeria has delivered an indictment against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPC). The report, seen exclusively by OrderPaper, is based on meticulous scrutiny and testimonies from various stakeholders and paints a troubling picture...
Senator Ningi revealed that the interview he had with the BBC was personal and not for the Northern Senators Forum. Senators have begun to go against each other following allegations of a N3 trillion padding to the 2024 budget. Trouble began when Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) made claims that the 2024 budget was padded with the sum of N3trn. Following these allegations, several Senators came out to deny these claims. READ ALSO: Budget...
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