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ICONS nomination excites Ebonyi governor, Lalong, Amosun, Ihedioha, Dogara, others

Timileyin OkunlolaAugust 1, 20256 min

In anticipation of the grand finale of the ICONS unveiling, nominees express their enthusiasm at being recognized and nominated as part of this unprecedented legacy documentation. The governor of Ebonyi state, Francis Nwifuru, former governor of Plateau and incumbent senator, Simon Lalong, and former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, are among eminent national political leaders who have expressed excitement at their nomination as potential icons of the Fourth Republic. Others include former...

National Assembly Politics OrderPaper Specials

FLEX: Tinubu’s cabinet of ex-legislators

Sharon EboesomiJuly 9, 202510 min

About half of the federal cabinent previously served in the legislature thereby bringing a rare FLEX influence into the Tinubu administration In the complex machinery of governance, cabinet ministers are often viewed as the engine room of national policy. They drive reforms, oversee key sectors, and implement executive mandates. But in Nigeria’s evolving democracy, a new trend is reshaping the very composition of the federal cabinet: the infusion of former lawmakers into top executive positions....

National Assembly Politics OrderPaper Specials

Ex-NILDS DG leads high-level experts in ICONS advisory council

Sharon EboesomiJuly 4, 20257 min

OrderPaper describes the ICONS initiative as a significant contribution to Nigeria’s democratic memory and institutional heritage, marking the first time such a wide-ranging documentation of political transitions will be systematically compiled and preserved. OrderPaper has announced the formation of an inaugural Project Advisory Council for its flagship ICONS (Initiative for Celebrating Outstanding National Statespersons) of the Fourth Republic. The project is aimed at honouring and documenting the legacies of distinguished public officials who have served...

National Assembly Politics OrderPaper Specials

ICONS: How Tinubu’s presidency is shaped by former legislators

Sharon EboesomiJune 27, 202510 min

This class of leaders has traversed either the red and green chambers of the National Assembly, gaining not just lawmaking experience, but a mastery of Nigeria’s complex political terrain. For much of Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999, executive power has often been portrayed as the pinnacle of political ambition, overshadowing the legislature, which, though constitutionally co-equal, has struggled to match the influence and visibility of governors and presidents. However, a deeper exploration of Nigeria’s Fourth...

National Assembly Politics OrderPaper Specials

Glimpse of nominees as OrderPaper unveils ICONS of the 4th Republic project

Sharon EboesomiJune 20, 20257 min

President Tinubu, Senate President Akpabio, Saraki, 11 governors and many others are listed to premier the 4th Republic ICONS OrderPaper Nigeria has unveiled the ICONS (Initiative for Celebrating Outstanding National Statespersons) of the Fourth Republic, a first-of-its-kind legacy initiative designed to honour outstanding Nigerian leaders whose careers have spanned both the legislative and executive arms of government. A press statement issued today said the programme is designed to mark 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance...

OrderPaper Specials State Assemblies

Omo-Agege hard-pressed as Delta gov, legislators join APC

Sharon EboesomiApril 25, 20256 min

In a twist of political irony, Omo-Agege is watching that structure absorb his long-time rival, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori. A quiet political earthquake is shaking the roots of Delta State and at the centre of the tremor stands Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, once the undisputed face of opposition and now forced to watch as his political rival, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, walks into the ruling party through a door he helped build. Oborevwori, a one-time speaker of the...

Citizens Speak OrderPaper Specials RemTrack

Talking transparency with Faith Nwadishi | Fireside Chat Series

Timileyin OkunlolaApril 24, 202529 min

Faith Nwadishi, Executive Director of the Center for Transparency Advocacy (CTA), believes transparency is the key to unlocking the development potential of Nigeria’s extractive sector. In this fireside conversation with Parliament Reports, she discusses how accountability can drive equitable growth, reduce conflict, and ensure citizens benefit from the country’s vast natural resources, emphasizing the role of transparency as a guiding light that exposes corruption and fosters sustainable growth. Excerpts: In Brief: Who is Faith Nwadishi?...

OrderPaper Specials RemTrack Spotlight

OrderPaper hosts second Rembinar Dialogue on energy transition

Sharon EboesomiApril 18, 20255 min

In its continued quest to strengthen governance in Nigeria’s resource sector, OrderPaper is once again setting the stage for a vital national conversation. OrderPaper Nigeria, the country’s leading parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, is set to host the second edition of its Rembinar Dialogue Series, a high-level virtual conversation convened to deepen discourse on Nigeria’s energy transition in the context of ongoing fiscal reforms. What exactly is the Rembinar? Launched as a digital...

OrderPaper Specials RemTrack Spotlight

OrderPaper, NEITI Collaborate on Rembinar Dialogue Series on Resource Governance

Timileyin OkunlolaMarch 2, 20256 min

In a significant move to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive sector, OrderPaper Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have launched the Rembinar Dialogue Series. This dynamic virtual initiative aims to facilitate in-depth discussions on resource governance, climate change, and energy transition, with a focus on the impact of tax reforms on the extractive industries. OrderPaper, Nigeria’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, is proud to announce...

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Journey to the Student Loan Act: Chronicle of OrderPaper’s interventions

Sharon EboesomiApril 8, 202410 min

OrderPaper in this piece, highlights the chronicles of its intervention in the Student Loan Act as well as the genesis of the bill now turned Law. Tertiary education in Nigeria has faced several challenges, primarily funding with a significant impact on quality and access. In the 2024 budget, out of the N28.7 trillion approved by the National Assembly and passed by President Bola Tinubu, only N1.44 trillion was allocated to the education sector. Though this...

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