Zamfara lawmakers sponsored 47 bills representing a mere 2.84 percent of the total number in both the Senate and House of Representatives in one year. Out of a total number of 1,650 bills sponsored in the 10th National Assembly in one year, 10 lawmakers from Zamfara state account for 47 bills. A majority of these bills have witnessed very slow progression with many of them staying just on the first reading stage. According to OrderPaper’s...
Two members of the House of Representatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja record nil bills as the only senator representing the territory sponsors one in one year. Abuja is representated in the 10th National Assembly by one senator and two members in the House of Representatives, making a total of three. Interesingly, they are all newbies (first termers). Out of a total number of 1,650 bills sponsored in the 10th National Assembly in...
Despite being the arm of government invested with powers to protect the interests of citizens, the national assembly appears to be keen more compromise and connivance with the executive raising concerns of an abandoned Nigerian populace. Since the return of democracy in 1999 after long years of military rule, Nigerians longed for stability, progress and good governance that resonated with their hopes and aspirations. However, that has not been exactly the case thereby giving room...
The top bureaucrat reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly (NASS) to develop human capacity for staff The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Sani Tambuwal, has reaffirmed his commitment to human capacity development as a core priority area of focus in his efforts to develop, strengthen and reposition the National Assembly bureaucracy to carry out its statutory responsibilities. Tambuwal gave the keynote address at the formal opening of a four day capacity building programme...
The House of Representatives is seeking for special intervention funds for NSCDC and NCS to enable them combat oil theft in the country The House of Representatives special committee on oil theft has recommended a special intervention fund for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,(NSCDC), and the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) to enable them combat all forms of oil theft. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Alhasan Ado-Doguwa (APC, Kano), made the recommendation on Tuesday...
The House of Representatives speaker has made a u-turn after torrential attacks by Nigerians over his obnoxious counter subversion bill The speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas, has made a u-turn after receiving severe backlash from Nigerians for sponsoring a bill that seeks to curb civil liberties and criminalise dissent. The controversial bill also seeks to criminalise gathering of a wide range of groups, including associations, organisations, militias, cults, bandits, and other...
Unmoved by pushback, former president Obasanjo wages a relentless war against the national assembly over the latter’s alleged bogus salaries and allowances  Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has continually attacked the institution of the National Assembly (NASS) at every given opportunity. He has, however, been consistent in focusing on the opaque and less than accountable finance of the legislature, especially what the public regards as the bogus salaries and allowances of members of the house of...
The House of Representatives is in the news again over non-fulfillment of their 50% salary donation to ameliorate the biting economic hardship endured by constituents. The House of Representatives has failed to implement its promise to donate 50% of their salary as part of their contributions to cushion the economic hardship suffered by constituents. Recall that members in the green chamber passed a resolution on July 18, 2024, to donate 50% of their salaries for...
The national assembly is failing in its oversight responsibilities in checkmating the excesses of the executive branch. This has cumulatively led to excruciating economic hardship being experienced by citizens today. The National Assembly (NASS) of Nigeria is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the executive arm of government. But it has abdicated the crucial responsibility to address the biting hardship afflicted on Nigerians by the economic policies introduced by the current and past administrations. The...
The unending confusion in the House of Representatives over the NNPCL probe on endemic corruption in oil sector has continued to spark reaction from lawmakers alleged to have sponsored an advertorial against the sack of NNPCL boss  Another member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Clement Jimbo (APC, Akwa Ibom), has disowned newspaper publications that kicked against the removal of the chief executive of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. Rep. Jimbo...
