The two executive bills to increase government spending in the 2024 budget passed first and second reading same day on the floor of both chambers. The Senate and House of Representatives have separately passed for first and second second reading, a bill to amend the 2024 budget to authorise the spending of an additional N6.2 trillion for the year ending on the 31st day of December. This is as both legislative houses also amended...
Representatives on the platform of the Labour party have mourned Abubakar Adams who passed away on Tuesday, 16th of July at the age of 39. The Labour party caucus in the House of Representatives has mourned the death of its member, the late Abubakar Adams. Describing the late lawmaker as a dedicated and grassroots-focused representative, the caucus showered encomiums on him. In a statement signed by Rep. Victor Ogene, leader of the caucus, and released...
The controversial Senator is now faced with a decision to either resign from the APC or face a possible suspension from the party. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) from the position of senate chief whip. The party also directed Ndume’s replacement with Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), a move that was complied with by senators of the ruling party on Wednesday during plenary.  The...
The senate committee defended NNPCL and ordered the contractor of the $1.27billion project to speed up work or face consequences. The Senate through its committee on local content has frowned at the delay in the execution of the $2.8billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project by Brentex CCP Limited. In an interactive session on Tuesday, the committee chaired by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) discussed with the management of Brentex CPP Limited with regard to...
The collapse of a two-storey school building on Friday in Jos, claimed 22 lives and left about 132 others injured. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has encouraged the Plateau state government to strengthen town planning regulations in order to prevent further building collapse in the state. Akpabio made this remark on Tuesday while addressing the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang who had paid him a courtesy visit, accompanied by some traditional rulers....
The House Committee expressed commitment to ensuring qualitative education, including STEM, is made accessible to all Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Education, Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda (APC Lagos), has called on relevant authorities to prioritize science and health technology as a strategic move to drive economic growth, improve living standards, and address societal challenges. Laguda made this appeal on Monday during a public hearing on three bills, emphasizing...
In a landmark move towards digitalization of legislative processes and enhancing citizens engagement, the 10th House of Representatives is set to accommodate e-petitions The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), has announced that the 10th House will begin amending its standing orders to incorporate e-petitions and utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for handling public petitions. This announcement came during the inauguration of the newly digitalized hearing room of the...
The death of the Kaduna State lawmaker, Rep Ekene Abubakar Adams, marks the second loss of the House of Representative in barely a week The Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday suspended sitting to mourn the sudden demise of a colleague, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams. Both chambers accordingly adjourned plenary session to Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Speaker of the House Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), announced Rep Adam’s death after accepting the votes and proceedings...
The House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has frowned at the disregard of its summons by agencies in Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has announced its decision to undertake intensive oversight on agencies responsible for all Area Councils in Nigeria’s capital. This move comes in response to the refusal of several agencies to comply with summons...
The House of Representatives has yet again been hit with the death of another member, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams Tragedy has struck the Nigerian House of Representatives as Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams, representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, has been confirmed dead. Adams passed away on Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, following a brief illness. Adams, aged 39, was a notable figure in Nigerian sports before venturing into politics. He served as the general...
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