Leah Fatima Twaki

Being a victim of #EndBadGovernance protests won’t deter me from serving my people

Leah TwakiAugust 6, 20243 min

Despite being a victim of looting and vandalism at the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, Jigawa senator, Babangida Hussaini, assures constituents of responsive representation Senator Babangida Hussaini (APC Jigawa) has condemned the recent looting and vandalism that erupted during nationwide protests against bad governance. In a personally signed statement released on Monday, the senator expressed dismay at the violent turn of events, particularly highlighting the damage inflicted in Jigawa State. ALSO READ: Give Tinubu more time...

National Assembly Politics

#IgboMustGo: South-east lawmakers condemn ethnic profiling

Leah TwakiAugust 4, 20243 min

The south-east caucus of the National Assembly has condemned the #igbomustgo ethnic profiling of the Igbo people ongoing The south-east caucus of the National Assembly has condemned the ethnic profiling of the Igbo people, following their decision not to join the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests against widespread hardship and hunger in the country. The federal lawmakers described the situation as dangerous and unfortunate, urging authorities to take action against those spreading hate speech. In a joint...

House of Representatives

Reps walk out in protest over ways and means | HOUSE GIST

Leah TwakiAugust 1, 20244 min

Reps staged a walkout over approval for CBN to lend more money to government as 2024 budget is amended again Opposition Reps stage walkout over raise of ways and means threshold The emergency session at the House of Representatives called yesterday turned rodwy as some opposition lawmakers staged a walkout from the green chamber over the increment of the controversial Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ways and means lending to the Federal Government by 10%....

House of Representatives Senate

Ways and Means: NASS increases CBN’s advances to FG to 10%

Leah TwakiAugust 1, 20244 min

Despite objection by some lawmakers in the House of Representatives, both the Senate and House okayed a raise to 10% in Ways and Means by the CBN to Federal government The House of Representatives and Senate has both resolved to increase the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s advances to the Federal Government from five percent to a maximum of ten percent. This was a major outcome of the emergency plenary session held on Wednesday by...

National Assembly Politics

Just In: Tinubu signs N70,000 minimum wage bill into law

Leah TwakiJuly 29, 20242 min

President Tinubu has signed the new National Minimum Wage bill into law President Bola Tinubu has signed the new national minimum wage (amendment) bill 2024 into law. Tinubu, who presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the council chamber in the state house, Abuja, today, signed the N70,000 the new minimum wage bill in the presence of cabinet members. ALSO READ: Cost of living crisis and bumpy ride to 70k minimum wage |...

House of Representatives

Hunger Protest: Reps to convene emergency sitting

Leah TwakiJuly 29, 20243 min

The House of Representatives will hold an emergency plenary session on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 as Speaker Abbas plans to host a town hall meeting with young Nigerians. Barely six days into its annual recess, the House of Representatives has summoned members from their respective constituencies to attend a crucial emergency plenary session on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. It also revealed that the Speaker Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), will host town hall engagement with young...

Citizens Speak

Third Republic Reps urge youths to dump planned protest

Leah TwakiJuly 29, 202414 min

Third Republic House of Representatives members pledged their alligence to President Tinubu and dissuaded youths from planned protest Members of Nigeria’s third Republic House of Representatives have appealed to Nigerian youths to reconsider the planned nationwide protest against hunger and economic challenges. Led by Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa (APC Kano), the third Republic members pledged loyalty to the government of President Bola Tinubu. While recalling that President Tinubu was a member of the Senate during the third...

National Assembly Politics

Reps mourn demise of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

Leah TwakiJuly 29, 20243 min

The house leaders expressed shock over Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s death and condoled with the family, Anambra government and the 10th National Assembly The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the shocking demise of Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. The House also extended heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Uchenna Ubah, his family, loved ones, constituents, the people and government of Anambra State, and all members of the 10th National Assembly. The late Ubah was the Lawmaker representing...

Citizens Speak

Planned protest is ill-timed – Rep Ugbor to Benue youths

Leah TwakiJuly 29, 20245 min

Benue lawmaker, Rep. Teseer Ugbor, others charges Benue youth to shelve planned protest Rep. Teseer Ugbor (APC Benue), has called on youths to distance themselves from the planned protest scheduled for August 1st, saying it is ‘ill-timed’. The representative of Kwande/Ushongo federal constituency at the National Assembly alongside the minister of water resources and sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev stated this while addressing a gathering of youths and other groups who gathered in Makurdi, the...

House of Representatives

COREN, others kicks against move to amend ITF bill

Leah TwakiJuly 26, 20244 min

COREN, other stakeholders rejected a proposed bill to amend the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act 2011 The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has rejected a proposed bill to amend the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act 2011 to enhance sources of revenue. The President, COREN, Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives committee on industry at a one-day public hearing on a bill titled: “A bill...

Newer Posts

Older Posts