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Imo Erosion: Senate urges inter-agency intervention to safeguard residents

Sponsor of the motion said the gullies and floodwaters, which have become treacherous, have led to the loss of human lives, properties worth over N4 billion.   READ ALSO: Oshiomhole, Harry-Banigo, Khabeeb…Meet the oldest lawmakers in the 10th Senate   The Senate has urged the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to urgently implement a community resettlement plan, where necessary, to relocate residents from high-risk areas, providing them with adequate housing, livelihood support, and necessary amenities....

Insecurity: Speaker Abbas turns down motion calling for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

The proposed amendment to the motion was aimed at inadvertently finding lasting solution to the insecurity faced in the region owing to the prolonged detention of the IPOB leader.     READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda           Attempts to secure the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, suffered a major setback on Tuesday, as the Speaker...

FCT: Senators Wadada, Kingibe sponsor motion on motor parks, pick-up points

Sponsor of the motion worried that the Operation of illegal garages and pick-up points within the Federal Capital City poised a security threat to residents   READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda       The Senate has stressed the need to urgently stem the tide of illegal motor parks and pick-up points within Abuja Metropolis to avoid a breach of security. To this end, it urged the...

Senate to probe concession of Kano, Abuja International Airports

The Federal Executive Council in May 2023 approved the concession of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to the Corporation American Airport Consortium for the duration of 20 years.   READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda     The Senate has condemned, in strong terms, the concession of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, as public interest was not factored...

Bakassi: “Respect 1913 Anglo-German Agreement” – Reps urge Cameroon-Nigeria Commission

Following years of a border dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon, the International Court of Justice, in its Judgment of 10 October 2002, ruled that the sovereignty over the Bakassi Peninsula lies with Cameroon.     READ ALSO: Blackout at Green Chamber as Reps hold plenary   The House of Representatives on Wednesday set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate and assess the case of potential land encroachment by the Cameroonian Government and consult with legal...

Reps move to address incessant killings and kidnappings in Ondo State

Motion sponsor noted that the persistent killings and kidnappings of innocent citizens of Ijagba, Imoru, Molete, Arimogija, Ute, and Okeluse axis in Ose Local Government Area by herdsmen and bandits had kept the communities in perpetual siege and bondage.     READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda       The House of Representatives has directed two of its Committees to ensure mechanisms aimed at nipping persistent cases...

JAMB Validity Bill: Rep Akande-Sadipe, NGO seek quick passage of legislation

The Bill sponsored by Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe was mooted in March 2022 in the Ninth House of Representatives but failed to move beyond the Committee level     READ ALSO: Parliament Spotlight: Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga | Reps Deputy Chief Whip       A federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, and Speak Out Africa; a non-governmental organisation, have reinforced the need for the pending bill on the validity of the United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be made...

Mmesoma: Reps intervene in JAMB’s row with 19-year-old candidate, urge restraint

The Adhoc Committee to investigate the allegation made by JAMB will also probe the examination body’s facilities with a view to averting such incidents in future.     READ ALSO: JAMB Validity Bill: Rep Akande-Sadipe, NGO seek quick passage of legislation     The House of Representatives on Wednesday implored the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to immediately halt further action on the issue of the alleged manipulation of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...

Senators react to news of 14-year-old student swept away by flood

Lawmakers in the Senate urged relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies to release funds as provided for in the 2023 budget for dredging of blocked canals and water bodies, amongst others.   READ ALSO: Senate passes crucial resolution on Calabar-Oban-Ekang Road     The Senate has requested an urgent intervention in the flooding ­issues in Sagamu, Ijebu Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State, Edu and Patigi Areas of Kwara North Senatorial District of Kwara...

Parliament Spotlight: Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga | Reps Deputy Chief Whip

This week, our Parliament Spotlight is focused on the lawmaker representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State in the House of Representatives. She doubles as the only female Principal Officer among nineteen men in both chambers of Nigeria’s federal parliament.   READ ALSO: Parliament Spotlight: Franca Afegbua; Nigeria’s First Elected Female Senator     When the results of the 2023 National Assembly elections were fully unveiled to Nigerians, it was clear to many that...

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