In spite of the many dissenting voices, the bill to tackle drug abuse in the country, scaled second reading. Sen. Sumaila Kawu (NNPP, Kano South) has queried his colleagues alleging that they may have contributed heavily and supported the promotion of drug abuse in their constituencies. This is as he called on those who claim to not be guilty of supporting drug abuse to swear before the chamber to prove their innocence. Kawu interrogated his...
The stranding of the super eagles in Libya, incessant fuel hikes and tax bills are issues predicted on our Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) this week Nigerians have faced numerous challenges this past week, and as the National Assembly resumes for another legislative session, it is anticipated that the representatives will step up to address pressing issues affecting the nation. Among the matters expected to dominate the lawmakers’ attention this week are the ongoing fuel...
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) tackles the National Assembly over non-compliance with the law mandating accessibility to public buildings There was mild drama at the House of Representatives during a public hearing when Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) raised concerns over the National Assembly’s non-compliance with the Disability Act of 2018. The Act mandates public institutions to incorporate accessibility features, such as parking spaces and facilities, in their building designs. This concern was voiced on Monday during...
Following Imasuen’s threat to issue a warrant of arrest to some agencies for their incessant refusal to honour lawmakers’ summonses, the office of the President called on those found wanting to honour invitations The Special Adviser to the President on Senate matters, Sen. Basheer Lado (PDP, Kano Central) has reaffirmed the importance of close and constructive collaboration between Ministries, extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies, and the National Assembly, particularly its Senate committees, as a cornerstone of...
Anani, the ‘shadow speaker’ on international day of the girl-child said, “for me, I envision a future where every girl regardless of where she comes from has an opportunity to flourish” In a groundbreaking gesture last Thursday, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen (APC Kaduna), made history by vacating his seat for 16-year-old gender advocate, Ms. Isabel Anani, to preside over a special session in honor of the International Day of...
A bill aimed at establishing and naming a university after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the House of Representatives has been described as seeking personal interest and sycophancy. It is undeniably true that the primary responsibility of legislators is to make laws for the good governance of the people. A bill presented to the House of Representatives last week which seeks to establish a Nigerian languages and cultures university to be named after the current...
This week’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights key issues such as resettlement of displaced Abuja residents, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and protection of the girl-child. Resettlement and integration of displaced Abuja inhabitants In the House of Representatives, Rep. Ishaya David Lalu (APC, Plateau) introduced a bill concerning the resettlement and integration of displaced original inhabitants of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This bill is on needs and rights of these marginalized...
Based on a detailed analysis done by OrderPaper, Ningi failed to sponsor a bill in the first year of the 10th NASS. The senate passed the first reading of a bill seeking to amend the Nigerian Population Commission Act. The bill titled “National Population Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024” was read for the first time during Wednesday’s plenary. This is as it also passed the first reading of a bill titled Federal Medical Centres Act...
Confirmation of presidential nominees for pilgrims affairs and social investment and lamentations over council polls headline senate plenary Senate condemns ‘charade’ of council elections across the country The senate has condemned strongly, local government elections conducted in some states across the country, describing it as a violation of democratic tenets. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Sen. Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) who lamented over the local government council elections...
16-year-old momentarily presided at plenary as reps demand investigation of a case of missing corps member while road safety officers may get to carry arms Reps honour the girl-child, as Abbas steps down for 16-yr-old ‘shadow speaker’ The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday, made an unprecedented gesture by vacating his seat in plenary to honor the girl-child. A 16-year-old gender advocate, Ms. Isabel Anani, took the speaker’s chair to...
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