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Emergency Rule: Reps invite Rivers sole administrator 

Rivers’ sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete (rtd.), has been invited by the House ad-hoc Committee  for an interactive session The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Rivers state oversight has invited the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete (rtd.), to appear before it on Thursday for a comprehensive interactive session. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the House Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. on Wednesday. Parliament Reports recalls that a 21-member ad-hoc...

Reps get committee to oversight Rivers emergency rule

Speaker Abbas inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee on Rivers State emergency rule and charged them to prioritise transparency and non-partisanship Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee to oversight the emergency rule in Rivers State. The committee is chaired by the Majority Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC Edo), with the Minority Whip, Rep. Ali Isa J.C. (PDP Gombe), serving as Deputy Chairman. Other key members include...

Joy is coming for maids, maiguards as domestic workers bill advances | GESI Tracker

Domestic workers play an essential role in households across Nigeria, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable groups in the labor force. From a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) perspective, it is crucial to address the systemic barriers they face, including poor working conditions, lack of legal protection, and discrimination, to ensure their rights and dignity are upheld. A bill for an Act to establish minimum employment standards, ensure the protection and welfare...

Maternity Leave: Reps push for six months break for mothers  | GESI Tracker

A transformative shift is in the horizon for mothers in Nigeria as House of Representatives push for six months maternity leave A bill for an Act to amend the Labour Act, Cap. L1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to increase the maternity leave period of working women to six months and for related matters  has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. This is a significant step to increase maternity leave...

Constitution Review: Will parliamentary system make a comeback?

A bold move is afoot in the House of Representatives to return Nigeria to a parliamentary system of government. Will the constitutional amendment bill become a law? Here’s what you need to know Nigeria’s political landscape might be on the brink of a transformative shift with the introduction of a constitution amendment bill sponsored by the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda and 59 others has passed second reading. The bill proposes a...

Fubara: NASS must end the state capture in Rivers now | OPINION

“Let us not be deceived. This is a deliberate, coordinated, and well-funded assault on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.” By Charles Jiduwah By any stretch of democratic logic, what is happening in Rivers state today is nothing short of a full-blown constitutional crisis – and the National Assembly (NASS) is complicit. The Nigerian Constitution makes no provision for a sole administrator in any state. Yet, here we are, witnessing a dangerous political experiment unfold in full view...

Anchor borrowers: Reps threaten to arrest BOI, NIRSAL, others

The BOI and NIRSAL are among other federal agencies that failed to honour invitation to the ongoing probe into the N1.12 trillion anchor borrowers funds The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has threatened to issue warrants of arrest on key federal agencies that failed to appear before it. The arrest threat was issued on Tuesday during an investigative hearing into the anchor borrowers programme and other agricultural policies of the federal...

INEC: Of delayed by-elections and speedy Natasha recall

The high rate of non-compliance of government agencies with legislative resolutions is brought to the fore in INEC’s stalling the conduct of by-elections while swiftly moving forward with the recall process of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process is once again under the spotlight, but this time, not because of a general election or widespread voter irregularities but for what appears to be an inconsistent approach to its responsibilities. On one hand,...

Analysing bills on inclusitivity in politics and governance  | GESI Tracker

In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we explore the push for greater inclusivity in Nigeria’s political landscape, which has gained momentum through a series of constitutional amendment bills in the House of Representatives to ensure better representation for marginalized groups. These bills seek to provide special seats for women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youths, and other underrepresented groups in legislative and political appointments. Bill Analysis and Proposed Impact Special...

State of Emergency: Tinubu’s power grab and assault on democracy | OPINION

Where is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)? Where is the Labour Party (LP)? Their collective silence in the face of this constitutional breach is a national embarrassment. By Charles Jiduwah The political crisis in Rivers State has laid bare the troubling weaknesses of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. What started as a battle for control between Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political benefactor, Minister Nyesom Wike, has escalated into a full-blown constitutional crisis—one now exacerbated by...

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