Senator Adeola alleged that the soldiers set up checkpoints to target lone occupants of vehicles in a bid to rob them and perpetrate violence. The chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun) has alleged that soldiers of the Nigerian Army stationed at checkpoints around the Ikeja area of Lagos State are responsible for the tragic death of his Senior Aide, Mr. Adeniyi Oluwatosin Sanni, in the early hours of...
Eighty-three (83) days after his inauguration as President, Bola Tinubu formally constitutes the long-awaited Federal Executive Council (FEC). What is the composition of this cabinet, however and how are the Ministers distributed? Find out in this special piece. READ ALSO: As Tinubu inaugurates Ministers, vacant NASS seats increase to 6 President Bola Tinubu on Monday formally inaugurated the Federal Executive Council with the swearing-in of forty-five (45) Ministers into the cabinet; arguably...
The clerk said the capacity building workshop seeks to expose parliamentary staff to new terrains and dimensions in the world of Public Service to enhance their capacity in service delivery. The management of the National Assembly has declared a State of Emergency on the Capacity Development of its entire staff across all levels. This is as it resolved to introduce a series of reforms that are aimed at ensuring organizational growth as well...
Eighteen (40%) out of President Tinubu’s 45 Ministers are persons with either local, state or federal legislative experience. With four (4) of these sixteen (16) Ministers holding legislative seats up until their inauguration on Monday, what are the implications for the National Assembly? READ ALSO: 10TH NASS: At first plenary, Speaker Abbas declares lawmaker’s seat vacant After eighty-three days in office as President, President Bola Tinubu this Monday formally inaugurated forty-five (45)...
The Deputy Speaker said the 10th Assembly will leverage technology to streamline communication, facilitate access to information, and enable citizens’ engagement with parliament. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has emphasised the need for the National Assembly to be accessible, transparent and accountable to ensure a thriving democracy. Kalu stressed this, while delivering a goodwill message at a National Dialogue on Open Parliament organised by the Nigeria...
The proposed increase, according to Rep. Ugboh, is to enable more new students as well as those who are currently in school and may wish to also apply for a loan to cover other years of studies The House of Representatives has proposed a 2% increment in the funding of the Students Loan Scheme from the Federal Government Revenue from the 1% lawfully stipulated. This is as it called for the swift...
Mr Frank criticised the conduct of members of the National Assembly and challenged them to publish their bank statements to reveal what they got as allowance. READ ALSO: Electricity Tariff: “Let Nigerians breathe” – Senate to NERC, DisCos A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has tasked Members of the National Assembly to promptly refund the alleged ‘vacation’ allowances they received ahead of their...
Rep. Ugbor said the student loan is part of the palliative that the federal government plans to give to Nigerians as it’s a huge benefit to families, and frees up resources for them in other aspects of their lives. READ ALSO: Reps to substitute budget of former FCEs with new Education Varsities The House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the delay in the implementation of the Student Loans Act even...
Kolo had revealed that about 25 job seekers paid between 1 million and 1.5 million Naira to be given employment at FCC. READ ALSO: Job Racketeering: Reps summon ‘controversial’ Kolo, DG IPPIS to hearing or risk arrest The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Job Racketeering has issued a warrant of arrest on the former Desk Officer of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Haruna Kolo, for shunning its invitation a second time. Since...
The House of Representatives Committee on job racketeering has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Director of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) to appear before it for an explanation about their role in the matter. It also summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation and tasked the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) to produce Haruna Kolo, a former Desk Officer at the Federal Character Commission...
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