Senator Ekpeyong assured that he will follow up to ensure stiffer penalties are replaced with a fine of N50,000 for offenders. The Senate has directed that Maitama General Hospital be immediately charged with manslaughter over the blatant refusal to treat an accident victim, Ms. Greatness Olorunfemi. This is as it observed a minute of silence in memory of Ms. Greatness Olorunfemi and other Nigerians, who lost their lives in similar circumstances nationwide. The call was...
The sponsor of the motion warned that if not addressed urgently, BPP may likely endanger the entire public procurement system. The House of Representatives is set to probe the Bureau of Public Procure (BPP), over indiscriminate issuance of “Certificate of No Compliance”, and non-compliance with mandatory post-procurement audits. The decision is sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by, Rep. Peter Akpanke (PDP, Cross River) at plenary on Wednesday. In his presentation, Akpanke noted...
Rep. Jaha said the emission of poisonous gasses from the abandoned facilities results in unexplainable ailments and terminal diseases among the people. The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the environmental damage in oil-producing communities caused by non-compliance with extant laws by oil-producing companies. The resolution follows the adoption of a motion on the “Need to Investigate the Service and Unprecedented Environmental Damage within Oil Producing Communities” sponsored by Rep. Ahmadu Usman Jaha (APC,...
Reiterating its commitment to the case, Rep. Osoba informed that the committee has requested relevant information regarding Mohbad’s death as well as his royalties and other benefits. The House of Representatives has taken the lead to ensure that the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, receives proper compensation and royalties from his music. Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, Rep. Olumide Osoba (APC, Ondo), disclosed this during an interactive session on the...
The Senate Leader described the report on the alleged killing and detention of Nigerians in Ethiopia as disturbing considering that there was no legal basis in the provision of international courts, to which Nigeria and Ethiopia are signatories. The Senate has ordered for an immediate investigation of the alleged incarceration and detention of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopia. The call followed the adoption of a motion on the “Urgent Need to Investigate the Unlawful Killings and...
The motion sponsor said awareness campaigns on mental health would not only reduce stigma but, help in protecting the dignity of persons struggling with mental health. The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to establish counseling centers across the country, to provide counseling services to people with mental health issues. It also asked the Federal Ministry of Health to collaborate with...
The Senators commended President Tinubu for making his government a youth-inclusive one. The Senate has screened and confirmed three nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu for appointment as Ministers of the Government of the Federation. The nominees were confirmed at Wednesday’s plenary in accordance with Section 147 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). Recall that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, read a letter from the President...
The Motion Sponsor argued that the health care crisis in Nigeria cannot be resolved without Universal health coverage, which cannot be achieved without meeting the target of National Health Insurance. The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to allocate part of the fuel subsidy removal savings to funding the health of vulnerable Nigerians. The House also urged the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to ensure implementation and monitoring. The call was...
Balarabe Abbas Lawal; a former Secretary to the Kaduna State Government during the administration of Governor Nasir El-Rufai is one of three Ministerial Nominees of President Bola Tinubu sent to the National Assembly for screening and confirmation last Tuesday A Ministerial nominee from Kaduna State, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has just slumped during his screening by Senators in the National Assembly The development led the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, to immediately order...
Matters, including those that came under urgent public importance, which have been referred to some committees of the House, cannot be deliberated as membership of standing committees is yet to be constituted. One week after the House of Representatives resumed plenary following its two-month recess, it doesn’t seem prepared for legislative business with the low attendance of lawmakers during plenary. Recall the 10th Assembly proceeded on the break on Thursday, July 27, 2023, following...
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