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Rivers administrator finally meets Reps, presses for more time

Leah TwakiApril 25, 20254 min

After two delayed appearance, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, finally met with the House ad-hoc committee The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), on Friday, requested for more time to adequately prepare and present a comprehensive and constructive briefing to the House ad-hoc committee on emergency rule. Parliament Reports recalls that the Sole Administrator was unable to honour the panel’s earlier invitation for two consecutive times....

Senate

11 Motions in 21 Months: Senate inaction as 2025 flooding looms

Sharon EboesomiApril 24, 202510 min

Only 11 of 157 motions, less than 10%, have directly addressed the urgent issues of flooding and gully erosion. As Nigeria battles the devastating consequences of climate change, including unprecedented flooding and severe erosion, the country’s legislative response has been brought into focus. With the small number of motions debated, some have argued that legislative response is disturbingly disproportionate to the scale of the flooding crisis. Since its inauguration in June 2023, the 10th senate...

Senate

Kano senator dumps NNPP, rejoins APC

Sharon EboesomiApril 24, 20252 min

Sumaila earlier defected from the APC in the build-up to the 2023 elections as a result of a protracted leadership crisis in the party. Sen. Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano south senatorial district, has officially announced his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on April 23, 2025, through a statement on his verified Facebook page. In his statement, Sen. Sumaila emphasised that...

Senate

Senate extends recess by one week for constituency engagement

Sharon EboesomiApril 21, 20252 min

The resumption of senate plenary was postponed to May 6 to allow senators engage with constituents during the workers’ day holiday in the first week of May. The senate has announced a shift in the date for the resumption of its plenary sittings, moving it from the earlier scheduled Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to a new date, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This development was communicated via an internal memo dated April 20, 2025, and addressed...

House of Representatives

NEMA & FERMA: 187 House of Reps mandates in 10 months | MOTIONS & MOVEMENT

Leah TwakiApril 17, 202511 min

A look at resolutions in the first 10 months of the 10th House of Representatives shows that NEMA and FERMA received 187 mandates from lawmakers In the first ten months of legislative activity (June 2023 – March 2024), the 10th House of Representatives tabled over 605 motions aimed at tackling some of the pressing issues confronting Nigerians across the country. A breakdown of these motions shows a heavy focus on insecurity, disaster management, infrastructure, and...

House of Representatives

Emergency Rule: Reps invite Rivers sole administrator

Leah TwakiApril 16, 20253 min

Rivers’ sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete (rtd.), has been invited by the House ad-hoc Committee for an interactive session The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Rivers state oversight has invited the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete (rtd.), to appear before it on Thursday for a comprehensive interactive session. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the House Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. on Wednesday. Parliament Reports recalls that a 21-member ad-hoc...

House of Representatives

Reps get committee to oversight Rivers emergency rule

Leah TwakiApril 16, 20255 min

Speaker Abbas inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee on Rivers State emergency rule and charged them to prioritise transparency and non-partisanship Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee to oversight the emergency rule in Rivers State. The committee is chaired by the Majority Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC Edo), with the Minority Whip, Rep. Ali Isa J.C. (PDP Gombe), serving as Deputy Chairman. Other key members include...

Senate

Akpabio warns MDAs against flouting legislative directives

Sharon EboesomiApril 16, 20253 min

Akpabio warned that ignoring legislative directives undermines the National Assembly’s authority and disrespects the will of the Nigerian people. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has issued a strong warning to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government, stressing that compliance with senate resolutions is mandatory and not subject to discretion. Akpabio gave this warning while speaking at a national workshop organised by the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance in Abuja on...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Joy is coming for maids, maiguards as domestic workers bill advances | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 14, 20254 min

Domestic workers play an essential role in households across Nigeria, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable groups in the labor force. From a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) perspective, it is crucial to address the systemic barriers they face, including poor working conditions, lack of legal protection, and discrimination, to ensure their rights and dignity are upheld. A bill for an Act to establish minimum employment standards, ensure the protection and welfare...

House of Representatives

Maternity Leave: Reps push for six months break for mothers | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 11, 20256 min

A transformative shift is in the horizon for mothers in Nigeria as House of Representatives push for six months maternity leave A bill for an Act to amend the Labour Act, Cap. L1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to increase the maternity leave period of working women to six months and for related matters has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. This is a significant step to increase maternity leave...

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