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Labour Reps mourn late Adams

Representatives on the platform of the Labour party have mourned Abubakar Adams who passed away on Tuesday, 16th of July at the age of 39.  The Labour party caucus in the House of Representatives has mourned the death of its member, the late Abubakar Adams.  Describing the late lawmaker as a dedicated and grassroots-focused representative, the caucus showered encomiums on him.  In a statement signed by Rep. Victor Ogene, leader of the caucus, and released...

BREAKING: Akpabio consolidates as APC axes Ndume as senate whip

The controversial Senator is now faced with a decision to either resign from the APC or face a possible suspension from the party.   The All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) from the position of senate chief whip. The party also directed Ndume’s replacement with Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), a move that was complied with by senators of the ruling party on Wednesday during plenary.   The...

Senate frowns at delay of $2.8billion AKK gas pipeline project 

The senate committee defended NNPCL and ordered the contractor of the $1.27billion project to speed up work or face consequences.  The Senate through its committee on local content has frowned at the delay in the execution of the $2.8billion  Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas  pipeline project by Brentex CCP Limited.  In an interactive session on Tuesday, the committee chaired by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) discussed with the management of Brentex CPP Limited with regard to...

Building collapse: Akpabio calls for enforcement of town planning laws

The collapse of a two-storey school building on Friday in Jos, claimed 22 lives and left about 132 others injured. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has encouraged the Plateau state government to strengthen town planning regulations in order to prevent further building collapse in the state. Akpabio made this remark on Tuesday while addressing the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang who had paid him a courtesy visit, accompanied by some traditional rulers....

Pro-Wike, Fubara lawmakers lock horns over governor’s spending powers

Pro-Wike and pro-Fubara assembly members lock horns over Fubara’s spending powers as the seven-day ultimatum issued to the governor to re-present the 2024 budget expires  The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo, has vehemently condemned a resolution passed by a faction led by Martin Amaewhule, which bars Governor Siminalayi Fubara from accessing public funds. In a heated plenary session on Tuesday, Speaker Oko-Jumbo criticized the actions of Amaewhule and...

Reps reiterates need to prioritise STEM education 

The House Committee expressed commitment to ensuring qualitative education, including STEM, is made accessible to all Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Education, Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda (APC Lagos), has called on relevant authorities to prioritize science and health technology as a strategic move to drive economic growth, improve living standards, and address societal challenges. Laguda made this appeal on Monday during a public hearing on three bills, emphasizing...

Reps to amend rules to include e-petitions 

In a landmark move towards digitalization of legislative processes and enhancing citizens engagement, the 10th House of Representatives is set to accommodate e-petitions  The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), has announced that the 10th House will begin amending its standing orders to incorporate e-petitions and utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for handling public petitions. This announcement came during the inauguration of the newly digitalized hearing room of the...

Again, Senate, House suspend plenary to mourn Rep. Adams

The death of the Kaduna State lawmaker, Rep Ekene Abubakar Adams, marks the second loss of the House of Representative in barely a week The Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday suspended sitting to mourn the sudden demise of a colleague, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams. Both chambers accordingly adjourned plenary session to Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Speaker of the House Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), announced Rep Adam’s death after accepting the votes and proceedings...

Meet 9 members of the 10th National Assembly from Kwara State 

Kwara state, in north-central Nigeria, has a total of nine members in the National Assembly, comprising three senators and six representatives in the house Kwara state was created in May 1967 as one of the first of twelve states to replace the nation’s four regions. Formerly known as West-central state, its the name was changed to Kwara, a local name for the Niger river. The state is currently governed by Adulrahman  Abdulrazaq.   Senators from...

Reps to intensify oversight of Abuja councils 

The House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has frowned at the disregard of its summons by agencies in Abuja  The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has announced its decision to undertake intensive oversight on agencies responsible for all Area Councils in Nigeria’s capital. This move comes in response to the refusal of several agencies to comply with summons...

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