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Reps begin process of securing Mohbad’s compensation, royalties

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20233 min

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...

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Senate to probe alleged detention of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopia

Sharon EboesomiOctober 4, 20232 min

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...

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Reps seek to address mental health issues nationwide

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20232 min

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...

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Senate confirms three more ministerial nominees

Sharon EboesomiOctober 4, 20232 min

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...

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NHIA: Reps seek health coverage for vulnerable Nigerians

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20232 min

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...

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Senate in closed-door session as Ministerial Nominee slumps during Screening

Sharon EboesomiOctober 4, 20232 min

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...

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Reps unprepared for legislative business as low attendance mars plenary

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20233 min

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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CNG Buses: Senate cautions Tinubu against extra-budgetary spending

Sharon EboesomiOctober 4, 20233 min

While, commending the CNG initiative, which will ease the sufferings of Nigerians, Senator Jarigbe warned the President against violating the law. The Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately present a 2023 Supplementary Budget to the National Assembly in order to kick-start his Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project. This comes barely 48 hours after the President announced measures to lessen the impact of the elimination of fuel subsidies on Nigerians. Chairman of the Committee...

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Senate bars new Senators from contesting Presiding Officers’ seats

Kauthar KhaleelOctober 3, 20233 min

According to the new rule, any senator wishing to contest for the position of the Senate President and Deputy Senate President must have spent a minimum of one term in the Senate. The Senate has amended its standing orders to prevent first-term Senators from vying for the positions of President and Deputy President of the Senate respectively. The amendment to Rule 3(2) (1-3) of the Senate Standing Orders was made during Tuesday’s plenary following the...

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Reps to probe N5.5 Trillion pension assets regulated by PenCom

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 3, 202312 min

The Motion Sponsor opined that 65% of the pension funds loaned to the Federal Government is an investment, which exposes the contributors to unnecessary volatility. The House of Representatives has adopted a motion to probe the status of N15.5 trillion in Pension Assets being regulated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). It will also probe the status of the N10 trillion loaned to the federal government and efforts being made to recover the funds,...

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