A bold move is afoot in the House of Representatives to return Nigeria to a parliamentary system of government. Will the constitutional amendment bill become a law? Here’s what you need to know Nigeria’s political landscape might be on the brink of a transformative shift with the introduction of a constitution amendment bill sponsored by the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda and 59 others has passed second reading. The bill proposes a...
In a stunning turn of events that has shocked political observers across Nigeria, Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, just 49 days after his controversial removal. Obasa’s Removal and Meranda’s Rise On January 13, 2025, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was removed as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The decision came swiftly, with 35 out of 40 lawmakers voting in favor of his removal....
In his absence from plenary, the House voted to remove him, subsequently electing Mrs. Mojisola Meranda, his deputy speaker representing Apapa Constituency I, as the first female speaker in the history of Lagos State House of Assembly. In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Lagos State’s political landscape, the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday removed its long-serving Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, marking the end of his decade-long leadership...
OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to promoting fiscal transparency and accountability reforms on the USAID project. OrderPaper was specifically commended for excellent delivery of the Growth Initiatives for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT) project, an activity under the Strengthening Civil Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project implemented by Palladium International and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In a letter addressed to Oke Epia,...
In the aftermath of of OrderPaper’s 10th National Assembly report cards, Rep. Akin Alabi sponsors 11 bills in two consecutive plenary sittings. After OrderPaper‘s performance appraisals of the 10th National Assembly revealed that he did not sponsor any bill in his first year in office, member representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency, Oyo state, Rep. Akin Alabi, has sponsored a total of eleven bills in the last two plenary sittings held Tuesday and Wednesday. These bills, which...
Senators Tahir Monguno and Barau Jibrin top the list with the most number of bills sponsored in the period under the review In a bid to promote transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s legislative bodies, OrderPaper Nigeria has conducted a thorough analysis of the 10th Senate’s first year in office. This appraisal category focuses on the senators who have sponsored the most number of bills, shedding light on their bills tally and progression The analysis reveals...
A former governor and youngest senator record the most number of bills sponosred among newbies in the 10th Senate OrderPaper‘s analysis has revealed the top performers among first-time senators in terms of bill sponsorship. Leading the pack are Senators Daniel Olugbenga representing Ogun East and Asuquo Ekpenyong representing Cross River South, each having sponsored an impressive 13 bills. They are closely followed by Senator Banigo Harry representing Rivers West, who introduced 11 bills. The performance...
As Nigeria grapples with protests and widespread disenchantment with poor governance, indications of a subdued national assembly are very concerning The #EndBadGovernance protests staged nationwide from August 1st to 10th 2024, exposed not only the frustrations of citizens with the current administration but also a concerning imbalance in the country’s system of checks and balances. The president’s policies are hurting citizens… The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which marked its first year in office...
Ibrahim Hassan Hadeija serves as the deputy chief of staff to the President of Nigeria, working in the office of the Vice President. He is among the several former legislators who have moved into executive roles under the Tinubu administration. This series on ex-NASS members mirrors his journey to date. Early life and educational background… Ibrahim Hadeija was born in 1965 to the family of late elder statesman, Alhaji Hassan Hadejia who was until his...
After a four-term stint in the House of Representtaives, Nkiru Onyejeocha, now serves the country as a minister in the Tinubu cabinet Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejocha was born on November 23, 1969, in Isuochi, Umunneochi local government area of Abia State. She began her educational journey at her home town before attending the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and graduated with a diploma in social work/community development before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the...
