Worried that Ebonyi State in particular is doubly discriminated against in that it has none of its judges appointed in the High Courts of the FCT, and yet was not listed as one of the states to apply for the vacant 12 positions. The House of Representatives has ordered the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to immediately halt the recruitment process for the 12 vacancies in the Territory’s High Courts until there...
Reps were divided as a bill to jerk up the qualification of candidates for political offices came up for debate and was eventually stepped down The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, stepped down a controversial Bill seeking to amend the Constitution to change the educational qualification for persons vying for political offices after a protracted debate on the floor of the House. The Reps were divided along regional and religious lines as they engaged in...
Other Reps questioned the procedure of presenting the bill which was not listed on the Order Paper of the day and copies of the Bill were not available to all members The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, smuggled in a CyberCrime Act Amendment Bill for consideration as plenary resumed. As it is the procedure of the House, the Bill was supposed to be listed on the Order Paper of the day and copies of the...
Herbert Wigwe, Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Died at the age of 57 in a chopper crash in the United States of America. Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East) has expressed profound sadness over the tragic death of Access Holding Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son in a recent helicopter crash in California, USA. In a personally signed statement on Tuesday, Senator Musa, who chairs the Senate Committee on Finance, conveyed...
The swearing-in followed the bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to replace the vacant seats in the Senate. The Senate has sworn in Senators Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang (Plateau North, ADP), Okorie Anthony Ani (Ebonyi South, APC), and Musa Mustapha (Yobe East, APC). They were sworn in on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, during plenary to replace Simon Mwadkwon (PDP) David Umahi (APC), and Geidam Ibrahim (APC) respectively. READ ALSO: Bye-Election: Meet the Senator-elects...
Among the several Bills and Motions to be presented at the House this week, here are some considered to have far-reaching effects. The House of Representatives stands at the forefront of shaping policies that resonate with the aspirations and concerns of the populace. Each week, the hallowed halls of this esteemed institution witness a flurry of activity as lawmakers deliberate, debate, and decide on bills and motions that have far-reaching implications for the country. In...
Fuad Laguda makes his way to the House of Representatives as the replacement for the former Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila. Nigerians will be watching keenly to know if he can surpass the achievements of his predecessor. In a political landscape marked by transitions and transformations, the election of Fuad Laguda to the House of Representatives comes as a significant development for Nigeria’s democracy. Laguda steps into the shoes of the former Speaker, Femi...
The lawmakers are currently investigating the Ministry of Trade and others over the alleged massive mismanagement of COVID-19 intervention funds. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has ordered the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investments to come up with proper documents or refund the sum of N75 billion allocated to it as COVID-19 Intervention funds by the Federal Government. The House Committee chaired by Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP, Osun) expressed dismay...
This legislation on Solid Minerals represents a turning point for our nation’s mineral wealth and vast mineral resources that have remained largely untapped, and undeservedly overshadowed by our reliance on oil. The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals is proposing 5 percent of the revenue of all minerals mined to be retained by the host communities (hostcom) due to the informality of the sector. This proposal was made known by Rep. Jonathan Gbefwi (SDP,...
Super Eagles get commendation by the House of Representatives as “Nigeria has been more united by their sterling performance…” The House of Representatives has congratulated the National Male Football Team, Super Eagles, for clinching the Silver Prize at the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 for a fifth time. The House celebrates the entire players and Coaching Crew for their spirited efforts; as well as the Team Captain, William Troost Ekong for emerging ‘Man...
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