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Reps probe judgment debts incurred by MDAs

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 5, 20231 min

Rep. Okunlola posited that judgment debts are top-priority obligations that require prompt resolution to ensure financial stability. The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the reported huge judgment debts incurred by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government, to ensure the proper payment of top priority ones. The order is contained in a motion on “Need to Resolve the Top Priority Judgment Debt Incurred by the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of...

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World Teachers’ Day: Abbas seeks more discipline, morality in schools

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 5, 20231 min

Abass lauded teachers for the critical roles they play in the mental and behavioral development of their pupils and students. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbass has congratulated teachers in Nigeria and all over the world on the occasion of the 2023 World Teachers’ Day. Abbas, who noted their immeasurable contributions to society, described teachers as destiny molders and life changers. The Speaker, who is an academic-turned-lawmaker, in a statement by his...

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Reps to investigate BPP over issuance certificate of no objection

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20232 min

The sponsor of the motion warned that if not addressed urgently, BPP may likely endanger the entire public procurement system. The House of Representatives is set to probe the Bureau of Public Procure (BPP), over indiscriminate issuance of “Certificate of No Compliance”, and non-compliance with mandatory post-procurement audits. The decision is sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by, Rep. Peter Akpanke (PDP, Cross River) at plenary on Wednesday. In his presentation, Akpanke noted...

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Reps to probe environmental damage in oil-producing communities

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20232 min

Rep. Jaha said the emission of poisonous gasses from the abandoned facilities results in unexplainable ailments and terminal diseases among the people. The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the environmental damage in oil-producing communities caused by non-compliance with extant laws by oil-producing companies. The resolution follows the adoption of a motion on the “Need to Investigate the Service and Unprecedented Environmental Damage within Oil Producing Communities” sponsored by Rep. Ahmadu Usman Jaha (APC,...

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Reps begin process of securing Mohbad’s compensation, royalties

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20233 min

Reiterating its commitment to the case, Rep. Osoba informed that the committee has requested relevant information regarding Mohbad’s death as well as his royalties and other benefits. The House of Representatives has taken the lead to ensure that the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, receives proper compensation and royalties from his music. Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, Rep. Olumide Osoba (APC, Ondo), disclosed this during an interactive session on the...

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Reps seek to address mental health issues nationwide

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20232 min

The motion sponsor said awareness campaigns on mental health would not only reduce stigma but, help in protecting the dignity of persons struggling with mental health. The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to establish counseling centers across the country, to provide counseling services to people with mental health issues. It also asked the Federal Ministry of Health to collaborate with...

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NHIA: Reps seek health coverage for vulnerable Nigerians

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20232 min

The Motion Sponsor argued that the health care crisis in Nigeria cannot be resolved without Universal health coverage, which cannot be achieved without meeting the target of National Health Insurance. The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to allocate part of the fuel subsidy removal savings to funding the health of vulnerable Nigerians. The House also urged the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to ensure implementation and monitoring. The call was...

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Reps unprepared for legislative business as low attendance mars plenary

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 4, 20233 min

Matters, including those that came under urgent public importance, which have been referred to some committees of the House, cannot be deliberated as membership of standing committees is yet to be constituted. One week after the House of Representatives resumed plenary following its two-month recess, it doesn’t seem prepared for legislative business with the low attendance of lawmakers during plenary. Recall the 10th Assembly proceeded on the break on Thursday, July 27, 2023, following...

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Reps to probe N5.5 Trillion pension assets regulated by PenCom

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 3, 202312 min

The Motion Sponsor opined that 65% of the pension funds loaned to the Federal Government is an investment, which exposes the contributors to unnecessary volatility. The House of Representatives has adopted a motion to probe the status of N15.5 trillion in Pension Assets being regulated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). It will also probe the status of the N10 trillion loaned to the federal government and efforts being made to recover the funds,...

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Reps urge IGP to rescue seven abducted corps members

Elizabeth AtimeOctober 3, 20232 min

Rep. Unyime said that the abduction of corps members threatens the lives of young Nigerians and erodes public confidence in the government’s ability to protect its citizens. The House of Representatives has called on the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and other security agencies to intensify efforts and deploy personnel and intelligence capabilities to secure the immediate and safe release of the seven abducted corps members still in captivity. The House also...

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