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“What I told Akpabio on Inauguration day” – Senator Yari reveals

Sharon EboesomiJune 17, 202313 min

Barely one week after his loss at the Presiding Officers Election in the Senate, former Zamfara Governor, Yari narrates his political permutations before the contest and his next line of action READ ALSO: OrderPaper congratulates NASS Presiding Officers, tasks Members on accountable service delivery The lawmaker representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, says he has assured the newly-elected President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, of his team’s...

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Ijaw Reps accuse ex-governor Udom of hijacking land for oil-producing communities

Elizabeth AtimeJune 16, 20233 min

A group of lawmakers of Ijaw background drawn from different states of the federation have accused the immediate past Akwa Ibom State governor, Udom Emmanuel, of hijacking lands belonging to the oil-producing Ijaw people in the state. Led by Rep. Abiante Awaji Mnobek (PDP, Rivers), the lawmakers made the accusation while briefing journalists in the National Assembly on Thursday. “This briefing is centred on the alleged re-mapping of local government areas in...

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OrderPaper congratulates NASS Presiding Officers, tasks Members on accountable service delivery

Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJune 16, 20234 min

OrderPaper felicitates newly-elected Leadership and Membership of the Tenth National Assembly, calls for increased openness, transparency and accountability in the way the legislature and its members undertake duties in the new dispensation Nigeria’s foremost independent parliamentary monitoring organisation and think tank, OrderPaper, has congratulated Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu on their emergence as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. The legislative think tank also congratulated all...

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Japa Syndrome: Reps reject motion to designate emigration as national emergency

Gaddafi IbrahimJune 15, 202312 min

Motion Sponsor, Rep. Philip Agbese argues that a growing number of youths seeking permanent residency in the United Kingdom, Canada, and other European countries portends grave danger to the country’s economy, intellectual community, and society. READ ALSO: Reps constitute seven Special Committees, adjourns to July The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously rejected a motion to designate the emigration of young Nigerians abroad as a national emergency. Moved by Rep. Philip Agbese...

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Reps constitute seven Special Committees, adjourns to July

Elizabeth AtimeJune 15, 202312 min

At second plenary session of the Tenth House of Representatives, Speaker announces Rep. Khadija Buka Abba-Ibrahim (APC, Yobe) and Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo) as spokesperson of the Green Chamber. Ebonyi Rep, Igariwey Iduma Enwo, to chair Rules and Business Committee READ ALSO: Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announces first set of appointments The House of Representatives has set up seven Special Committees for the effective take-off of the 10th Session in the Green Chamber...

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Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announces first set of appointments

Elizabeth AtimeJune 15, 20232 min

Krishi appointed Media aide to Speaker Abbas; previously served as the Chief Press Secretary to the immediate past Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, from 2019 to 2023. READ ALSO: Reps to FG: “Stockpile relief materials for citizens in flood-prone areas” Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has announced the appointment of Dr Jerry Uhuo and Musa Krishi as his Special Advisers on Policy and...

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10TH NASS: At first plenary, Speaker Abbas declares lawmaker’s seat vacant

Elizabeth AtimeJune 14, 20233 min

Gbajabiamila bows out of parliament after six terms to resume as Chief of Staff (COS) to President Tinubu. Election management body expected to conduct bye-election within 90 days READ ALSO: Reps to FG: “Stockpile relief materials for citizens in flood-prone areas” Barely hours into the maiden plenary session of the Tenth House of Representatives, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday, declared the seat of the lawmaker representing Surulere Federal Constituency 1, Femi Gbajabiamila in the Green...

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Senator Ningi: “How we cautioned Senate President, Akpabio at first plenary”

Sharon EboesomiJune 14, 202324 min

Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Senator, expresses confidence that the Tenth Senate will be an entirely different Assembly, explains how lawmakers cautioned newly-elected President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. “We also cautioned him that in spite of whatever happens, the Senate is the institution that made him the Senate President and the Chairman of the National Assembly” – Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) READ ALSO: 10TH NASS: Composition of...

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Reps to FG: “Stockpile relief materials for citizens in flood-prone areas”

Elizabeth AtimeJune 14, 20234 min

House of Representatives resolve to liaise with the relevant Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure the relocation of Nigerians from the most flood-prone areas. The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to stockpile sufficient quantities of temporary shelter materials, food and nutrition items and medicine to support people in flood-prone areas. The lawmakers also invited the Director–General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)...

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10th NASS: Lagos Rep resigns hours after being sworn in

Gaddafi IbrahimJune 14, 20232 min

Twenty years after he was first elected to the House of Representatives, lawmaker representing Surulere Federal Constituency 1 in the Tenth National Assembly bows out of parliament READ ALSO: Abbas: “10th House under my leadership will surpass Gbajabiamila’s performance” Speculations surrounding the status of the lawmaker representing Surulere Federal Constituency I of Lagos State, Femi Gbajabiamila, in the Tenth House of Representatives have been laid to rest. Rep. Gbajabiamila, who...

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