The House of Representatives has mandated the Ministry of Women Affairs to create a department to train women in politics. The House of Representatives has made a significant move to address the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics by calling for targeted training and support for women in politics. In a resolution passed following a motion titled “Need to Provide Training and Support for Women in Politics,” sponsored by Rep. Blessing Chigeru Amadi (PDP Rivers),...
The Senate and House of Representatives have adjourned plenary sittings for the next three weeks The Senate and House of Representatives have adjourned plenary for three weeks to reconvene on July 2, 2024. The Deputy Speaker Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC, Abia), announced this at the end of Tuesday’s sitting. The Deputy Speaker asked colleagues to enjoy the democracy day and their recess. Meanwhile, the Senate during plenary went into a closed door session to discuss...
Tuesday’s Plenary session in the House of Representatives suffered poor audio quality In an unsettling recurrence of technical difficulties, the House of Representatives faced significant audio issues during Tuesday’s plenary session. The members of the House were forced to raise their voices as the microphones malfunctioned, resulting in poor audio quality that hampered communication. The technical glitch not only caused inconvenience to the representatives but also posed a challenge for journalists covering the proceedings. Despite...
Ugochinyere and 34 Members of the House of Representatives are canvassing for a six-year single term for Nigerian President and governors. In a significant move, thirty-five members of the House of Representatives have proposed a six-year single term for the country’s presidency. The announcement was made during a press conference on Monday by Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), who was flanked by his colleagues and co-sponsors of the bills. The proposed legislation, which has passed...
Salam emphasized the need for increased accountability and collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure effective governance and financial integrity in Nigeria The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP Osun), has emphasized the need for increased accountability and collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure effective governance and financial integrity. Salam made this call at a recent event on Private Sector dialogue on public finance...
The NLC has condemned SGF George Akume’s comments on the nationwide strike and urged him to retract his comment The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed profound disappointment over the recent comments made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume labeling the nationwide strike by the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) as a “treasonable felony” and “economic sabotage.” This was contained in a statement by Benson Upah, Head,...
A report by the ad-hoc Committee probing the El-Rufai administration in Kaduna has revealed that loans and contracts from 2015 to 2023 were misappropriated, with substantial funds allegedly diverted from their intended purposes An ad hoc committee established by the Kaduna State House of Assembly has revealed significant financial mismanagement during the tenure of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The committee’s findings, presented during a plenary session on Wednesday, indicate that loans and contracts from 2015...
Ugochinyere might face suspension for politicising an oversight function by members of the House of Representatives in Rivers state. The House of Representatives has referred Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere ( PDP Imo), to the Committee on Ethics for probe over his ‘solidarity visit’ to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The investigation stemmed from a “point of privilege” raised by Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC Plateau), who argued that Ugochinyere misrepresented the nature of the lawmakers’ visit...
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate MDAs associated with investments of foreign grants received for the renewable energy sector from 2015. The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the government associated with the investments and foreign grants received for the renewable energy sector from 2015 to date. This resolution followed a motion by Rep. Jesse Okey Joe Onuakalusi (LP Lagos) on the “Need...
The FRA 2024 bill has passed for first reading at the House of Representatives The House of Representatives on Wednesday read and passed for the first reading the Fiscal Responsibility Act, (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024 (HB. 1478). It was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC Abia), and Co-Sponsored by the majority leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC Edo), Rep. Mansur Manu Soro (PDP Bauchi), Rep. Lawan Ali Shetima...
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