Senator Abbo implored his constituents to stay calm as he will address the recent development soon. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has sacked the lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Senator Ishaku Abbo. In a unanimous decision, the court vacated earlier judgment by the National Assembly tribunal, which affirmed Abbo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the valid winner of the Senatorial seat. The Appellate court’s judgment issued on Monday voided Abbo’s election...
The Auditor General joined the CSO to assure the PAC of collaboration in order to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in the country. The Auditor General of the Federation (AuGF) and a Civil Society Organisations (CSO) have expressed willingness to support the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives in redefining the fiscal responsibility regime order to curb corruption and promote transparency and accountability for good governance in Nigeria. This came to...
The Reps spokesperson explained that the 360 exotic vehicles are not personal gifts to the lawmakers but utility operational vehicles for their oversight functions. The House of Representatives has confirmed reports that the National Assembly management is in the process of purchasing 360 exotic vehicles for its members, which will be distributed to its members in the coming weeks. Recall that unverified reports on the purchase of exotic vehicles for members of the National...
Lawan’s mother died at her residence in Gashua town in Yobe State. Former President of the Senate, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan (APC, Yobe North), has lost his mother at the age of 86. The news of her death was disclosed in a letter signed by his Media Adviser, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, on Saturday in Abuja. Lawan’s late mother, Hajiya Halima (Baba) Ibrahim, passed on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her residence in Gashua town, Bade Local...
The works committee’s mandate includes monitoring the construction and maintenance of federal roads and bridges among others. The House of Representatives Committee of Works has pledged to investigate all abandoned road projects across the country, and sanction persons responsible. This is even as it noted that its intervention in road projects will help improve the country’s infrastructure. The chairman of the committee, Rep. Akin Alabi (APC, Oyo), made the pledge while delivering his keynote address...
Senator Lawan said the implementation of the programmes contained in the NSIP Act was flawed as intended beneficiaries were left out. The Senate has passed for second reading, a bill to amend the National Social Investment Programme Agency Act (NSIPA), 2023 seeking to move the agency from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Presidency. The Bill is titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Social Investment Programme Agency...
The Ex-clerk informed that while in PAC, he wrote about 200 reports and over 2000 recommendations none of which were considered. A former Clerk of the House of Representatives, Mr. Patrick Giwa, has revealed that reports of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly have not been considered in 25 years. Giwa, the pioneer Clerk of the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives, made this known during the inaugural meeting of...
The Apex bank said it is in consultation with market participants to achieve the goal of a single FX market. The Central Bank of Nigeria has lifted the ban on importers of 43 items restricted from accessing foreign exchange on its official platform. This is even as it restated its commitment to boost liquidity in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and intervene from time to time, stating that interventions will decrease as liquidity improves. The...
Rep. Chinda feared that if urgent steps are not taken to save these Nigerians in Ethiopia, who are held and attacked in prisons, they may die in prison. The House of Representatives has resolved to probe the alleged maltreatment of Nigerians in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It also mandated the Committees on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs to invite the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chairman, of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission to provide briefs on the...
Rep. Ukpong-Udo said it was only proper to provide employment for corps members, who were victims of the election violence as compensation for their sacrifice and patriotism. The House of Representatives has called for the compensation of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were violently attacked, while they served as ad-hoc staff with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2023 general elections. This is even as it directed the electoral...
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