The Reps has raised hope for youth corps members who suffered violence while on elections duties as INEC ad-hoc staff. But will the executive implement the resolution? Â In the 2019 general election, Smith, a youth corps member, served as an INEC ad-hoc staff in Ogun state and was attacked by an angry mob at his station. As he recounted, not much support was provided to him by the electoral body or any government parastatal....
The Chairman, Rules and Business Committee said the seven bills were passed by the preceding Assembly and forwarded to the President for assent but the reason for withholding assent was not communicated before the 9th Assembly ended. The House of Representatives at the resumed plenary on Thursday, presented 52 bills for first reading and another seven from the previous Assembly for reconsideration. Of the 52 bills that fall under various categories, 20 are seeking amendment,...
Deputy Speaker Kalu noted that the effects of crude oil theft on the nation’s revenue leaves the government no choice but to borrow. The House of Representatives on Thursday, has received the report of the Ad-hoc Committee on oil Theft. Presenting the report, the chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Rep. Kabiru Alhassan Usman Rurum (APC, Kano) said: “That the House do receive the Report of the Ad–hoc Committee on the Need to Investigate Crude Oil Theft...
The House Leader said the disbursement of the basic healthcare provision fund has been fraught with irregularities, including delayed transfer of funds, poor data management, and corruption. The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health to commence full implementation of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) and ensure that all the stakeholders play their respective roles to ensure a successful disbursement and utilisation of the funds. It also mandated the Committee on...
Concerns mount over the increasing sufferings of the Nigerian youth as the House of Representatives committee probing job racketeering overshoots the deadline to submit its report A loud silence is what has followed the sensational disclosures from the public hearings of the House of Representatives Committee set up to investigate allegations of job racketeering. Jobs meant for the millions of Nigerian youth and other qualified segments of the population have been diverted by politicians and...
No explanation was given for the prompt adjournment. The House of Representatives on Wednesday abruptly adjourned plenary without deliberating any of the items on the order paper. The action left journalists and staff of the chamber confused as no reason was communicated to the press, who were already sitting in the gallery to cover the day’s proceedings. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas had walked into the chamber at about 11:40 alongside a few...
The chairman said the Appropriation Committee will ensure that the precedent of passing the budget on or before 31 December of each financial year is sustained. The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation has promised speedy passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill when brought before it. The committee also vowed to exercise its oversight jurisdiction in relevant government agencies to ensure the full implementation of the budget. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Abubakar Bichi (APC,...
The intention of the constituency projects initiative is to ensure equity in the allocation of development projects nationwide. The Federal Government has come up with guidelines for the execution and implementation of Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIPs) also referred to as Constituency Projects (CP). This is according to a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) and dispatched to all Ministers and Senior Government officials, including Permanent Secretaries...
As the Senate and The House of Representatives continue with the inauguration of their respective standing committees, the Legislative Intelligence Forecast (LIFE) Service by Kauthar Anumba Khaleel, provides a glimpse into issues to be addressed at plenary this week. THE SENATE Barring last-minute changes, Senators will consider the report of the National Social Investment Programme Agency Act. Recall that OrderPaper recently reported that the Senate is looking to move the agency from the Ministry of...
The motion sponsor posited that the country’s healthcare crisis cannot be resolved without Universal healthcare coverage. The House of Representatives has asked President Bola Tinubu to allocate part of the Fuel subsidy removal savings to the provision of healthcare for vulnerable people. This is even as it advocated for increased access to quality and affordable healthcare in Nigeria. These were contained in a motion “Calling on the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to cover Vulnerable...
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