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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...

Citizens Speak

Debt crisis: A call for speedy passage of FRA Bill | OPINION

NewsroomJuly 30, 20244 min

Nigeria’s debt crisis calls for an urgent passage of the FRA amendment bill by the National Assembly Nigeria’s public debt has surged dramatically, increasing from N12.8 trillion in 2015 to N87.91 trillion in 2023, representing an astonishing 585% rise, as per the National Bureau of Statistics. This debt increase, along with fluctuating forex rates and inflation, has worsened the economic challenges faced by Nigerians. According to a report by Statista.com on September 22, 2023, Nigeria...

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...

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...

Senate Spotlight

OBITUARY: 10 things to know about late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

Sharon EboesomiJuly 27, 20243 min

In September 2022, gunmen ambushed Senator Ubah’s convoy in Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State, while he was travelling to Nnewi. At least five people were killed, including two police officers. Ubah had survived because the car he was travelling in was bulletproof. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) died on Friday, July 26, 2024 in London. The business mogul and politician had departed Nigeria for the...

National Assembly Politics Nuggets & Learning

Bank windfall tax: profits, pitfalls and projections | ANALYSIS

Timileyin OkunlolaJuly 26, 202417 min

The bank windfall tax introduced by an amendment of the finance act 2023 is eliciting reactions in the country. But while the government jubiliates and the banks hesitate, what does the development portend for the economy as a whole? The bank windfall tax, a revenue expansion drive by the Nigerian Government, has been the subject of many conversations across the country. Coming on the wake of the huge profits recorded by financial institutions in...

Citizens Speak

Onuigbo hails Tinubu, Kalu, on south-east development law

Elizabeth AtimeJuly 25, 20242 min

Onuigbo, a climate change icon and former representative from Abia state, hails President Tinubu for assenting to the south-east development commission bill Member representing the south-east geopolitical zone on the governing board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the south east development commission (SEDC) bill sponsored by deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, and others. This was contained in...

Citizens Speak

OPINION: Seeking better deal for Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa constituency

Timileyin OkunlolaJuly 22, 20245 min

Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency is located within the Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State and falls within the jurisdiction of two lawmakers in the Nigerian federal parliament. This piece addresses the importance of these lawmakers combining efforts to fly the flag of the constituency on the floor of the 10th National Assembly. Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa is one of 14 federal constituencies in Oyo State, and it is being represented at the House of Representatives by the Rep. Oyeshina Namjimdeen Oyedeji...

Offsides and Softsides

House of Rep member gifts teenage daughter SUV for finishing secondary school

Leah TwakiJuly 22, 20243 min

Nigerian lawmaker Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, has gifted teenage daughter SUV on graduation from secondary school Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC Plateau ), has gifted his teenage daughter, Aisha Gagdi, a brand new SUV to celebrate her graduation from secondary school. The Plateau federal lawmaker also donated N3 million to top students and dedicated staff to encourage academic excellence. Gagdi offered this gesture at the daughter’s graduation from Lead British International School Abuja, on Saturday July 20,...

National Assembly Politics Spotlight

FLEX: Ezekwesili, Olorunyomi, Olukoshi, others, commend OrderPaper

NewsroomJuly 15, 20245 min

OrderPaper’s signature policy review on the transition of politicians from the legislature to the executive (FLEX) gets positive reviews Commendations have continued to pour in for OrderPaper Nigeria over the release of its expository work on the significance and impact of the transition of political actors from the legislature to the executive (FLEX) on democracy and public service delivery in the country. Former minister of education and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and...

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