The fate of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and all the socio-economic restrictions that have come with it, as this investigation by Titilope Fadare reveals “I left the camp since morning. We (children) went to pluck cashew nuts from the bush. We roast and eat it because there is no other food. I go every day.” Those were the words of Mary Nuhu, 14, living in an Internally Displaced...
Although a ranking senator and advanced in age, Ali Ndume told reporters he drives himself around. Report by Titilope Fadare Unlike the popular perception that most politicians have official drivers attached to them, one has defied the odds by stating that he has only a “volunteer” driver. Senator Ali Ndume made this revelation during a press briefing at the National Assembly on Wednesday while addressing a motion to create more coaches for Abuja-Kaduna rail. He...
In this encounter with Titilope Fadare, Ndi Kato, a gender activist and politician, shares her experience in politics and offers 5 tips worth considering by young people looking to enter the fray. Are you thinking of venturing into politics as a youth obviously not in 2019 but in 2023? Just before you buy your nomination and expression of interest form, there are five likely challenges you might encounter as a greenhorn. Ndi Kato is a...
The national assembly website is meant to provide up-to-date information and other data resources to members of the public on the activities of the federal legislature. Sadly, this is not the case as found in this investigation by TITILOPE FADARE The National Assembly website, which ought to be a one-stop-shop for all things related to the Nigerian parliament, is currently filled with omissions and errors. The website is expected to contain credible information which can be used...
In this report, Titilope Fadare chronicles the demise of eight members of the 8th national assembly who passed away for one health-related reason or another. The 8th National Assembly is reputed to have made astonishing records, especially in a positive light. They were the first to pass the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) after 17 years of trying passage. They also revealed the breakdown of their budget, which has never been done in previous assemblies. Additionally,...
The story of the 8th Senate is yet unfolding. While some senators are living up to the billing, others have chosen the path of being bench warmers, writes TITILOPE FADARE Of the 108 members currently in the Senate – Anambra Central remains without a Senator for over two years now – no less than 14 of them have earned the unenviable ranks of bench warmers, back benchers and staunch truants. In contrast to the vibrant...
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