Controversy has trailed the proposed legislation seeking to extend the retirement age since it was first introduced. The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to increase the retirement age of National Assembly staff to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first. The bill, which is sponsored by the Deputy Minority Leader, Rep. Aliyu Madaki (NNPP, Kano) is titled: “A Bill For an Act to Make Provisions for...
The House released a six-point legislative agenda to drive progress, inclusivity, and human capital development. The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Legislative Agenda has presented the report on its Legislative Agenda to the House for consideration and adoption. Presenting the report at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, the chairman of the Committee, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere said, “That the House do receive the Report of the Ad-hoc Committee on Legislative Agenda of the House...
Kalu said he was buoyed by the court judgment. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has hailed the Court of Appeal for upholding his election and also dismissing the petition of the Action Alliance (AA), which challenged his victory at the February 25, election for Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu expressed gratitude to the judiciary for...
The Accountant-General said the late submission of the consolidated statement of the financial report was due to the delay in the appointment of the Auditor-General of the Federation. The House Representatives has summoned the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Folasade Yemi-Esan, to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over the delay in the appointment of the Auditor-General of the Federation. It also queried the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) over...
The Chairman, Rules and Business Committee said the seven bills were passed by the preceding Assembly and forwarded to the President for assent but the reason for withholding assent was not communicated before the 9th Assembly ended. The House of Representatives at the resumed plenary on Thursday, presented 52 bills for first reading and another seven from the previous Assembly for reconsideration. Of the 52 bills that fall under various categories, 20 are seeking amendment,...
Deputy Speaker Kalu noted that the effects of crude oil theft on the nation’s revenue leaves the government no choice but to borrow. The House of Representatives on Thursday, has received the report of the Ad-hoc Committee on oil Theft. Presenting the report, the chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Rep. Kabiru Alhassan Usman Rurum (APC, Kano) said: “That the House do receive the Report of the Ad–hoc Committee on the Need to Investigate Crude Oil Theft...
The House Leader said the disbursement of the basic healthcare provision fund has been fraught with irregularities, including delayed transfer of funds, poor data management, and corruption. The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health to commence full implementation of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) and ensure that all the stakeholders play their respective roles to ensure a successful disbursement and utilisation of the funds. It also mandated the Committee on...
Concerns mount over the increasing sufferings of the Nigerian youth as the House of Representatives committee probing job racketeering overshoots the deadline to submit its report A loud silence is what has followed the sensational disclosures from the public hearings of the House of Representatives Committee set up to investigate allegations of job racketeering. Jobs meant for the millions of Nigerian youth and other qualified segments of the population have been diverted by politicians and...
No explanation was given for the prompt adjournment. The House of Representatives on Wednesday abruptly adjourned plenary without deliberating any of the items on the order paper. The action left journalists and staff of the chamber confused as no reason was communicated to the press, who were already sitting in the gallery to cover the day’s proceedings. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas had walked into the chamber at about 11:40 alongside a few...
The chairman said the Appropriation Committee will ensure that the precedent of passing the budget on or before 31 December of each financial year is sustained. The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation has promised speedy passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill when brought before it. The committee also vowed to exercise its oversight jurisdiction in relevant government agencies to ensure the full implementation of the budget. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Abubakar Bichi (APC,...
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