Customs boss, Adewale Adeniyi, have until Tuesday to appear before House committee on public petitions while the NIMC DG risks arrest if she fails to honour the committee’s invitation The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, to appear before it next Tuesday over allegations that some top officials of the service have refused to retire despite reaching their retirement dates. The...
After about four hours debate by House of Representatives’ members, President Tinubu’s Tax reform bills passed second reading After long deliberations and consultations, the long awaited President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills has received the green light of the the House of Representatives as the four bills passed second reading on Wednesday. On 3 October 2024, President Tinubu transmitted the following tax bills to the National Assembly: Nigerian Tax Bill; Nigeria Tax Administration Bill; Joint...
Koko and Magaji’s defection brings the total number of PDP defectors in the House of Representatives to five The wave of defections in the House of Representatives has continued to weaken the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as another lawmaker, Rep. Salisu Garba Koko, representing Koko/Besse/Mayama federal constituency of Kebbi State, switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. This latest defection, announced during plenary by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, brings the total number of...
Rep. Isiaka Ibrahim has been appointed as deputy chief whip of the House in place of Late Onanuga The House of Representatives has appointed Rep. Isiaka Ibrahim (APC Ogun) as the new deputy chief whip, replacing the late Adewumi Onanuga, who previously occupied the position. Speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary session in Abuja, officially confirming Ibrahim’s new role. In his remarks, Speaker Abbas congratulated Rep. Ibrahim and...
Reports referenced earlier findings that, as of December 2018, a staggering 178,459 firearms had gone missing, including 88,078 AK-47 rifles. A recent investigation by the Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) has revealed that 3,907 firearms, including a significant number of AK-47 rifles, are missing from police commands and formations across Nigeria. The discovery was made following an audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The...
Egbetokun explained that his inability to attend previous sessions was due to conflicting security commitments. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has finally honored the Senate’s summons after repeated invitations and warnings of possible arrest for non-compliance. Egbetokun appeared before the Senate Public Accounts Committee (SPAC) on Tuesday, explaining that his inability to attend previous sessions was due to conflicting security commitments. Senate’s warning on legislative oversight Last week, the Chairman of SPAC, Senator...
The National Assembly had earlier missed its initial January 31st deadline for passage of the 2025 budget. The Senate has announced plans to pass the 2025 Appropriation Bill on or before February 13, 2025. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made this known during Tuesday’s plenary, emphasising the need for swift action. He stated, “We need to finish quickly to go and brush up the budget for possible presentation tomorrow or next.” READ ALSO:...
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani and NCC has been directed to suspend the 50 percent telecom tariffs hike The House of Representatives has urged the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC) to suspend the impending tariff hike in telecommunications until telecom companies offer improved services. This followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Oboku Oforji (PDP, Bayelsa), on the need...
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As lawmakers round up scrutiny of the 2025 budget proposal, prioritizing gender and social inclusion in resource allocation is key to promoting inclusivity and equitable development. Budget defence by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) serves as a critical platform for lawmakers to carefully scrutinize details of the budget proposal laid by the president. This process ensures that public funds are not only allocated judiciousy but also distributed equitably to address the needs of all Nigerians,...
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