The Speaker eulogised the Ghali Na’ Abba in a valedictory session describing him as a leader with an impeccable leadership style. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abass (APC, Kaduna) on Thursday showered encomium on the late Speaker of the 4th Assembly, Umar Ghali Na’ Abba, in a valedictory session to pay tribute to the deceased, qualifying him as a true democrat who displayed resilience and put the interest of the masses...
The commission will be in charge of acknowledging and overseeing funds from the Federation Account for the repair and maintenance of houses, roads, and other infrastructure damages suffered by the region as a result of the civil war’s aftermath. The Senate has passed a Bill seeking the establishment of the South East Development Commission. This decision was sequel to the consideration of the bill’s clauses at its Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Senate...
The House also mandated the Council to stay action on the matter of school fees owing to the economic situation in the country. The House of Representatives has called on the Council of Legal Education to immediately halt the planned increment of the fees at Nigerian Law School urging it to stay action on the matter owing to the economic situation in the country. The decision was a sequel to the adoption of a motion...
The valedictory session is scheduled for 11:00 am at the House of Representatives Wing of the National Assembly Complex, is to be presided over by the Speaker. The House of Representatives will, on Thursday, hold a valedictory session in honour of the Fourth Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba, CFR, who died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The session scheduled for 11:00 am at the House of Representatives Wing of the National Assembly Complex...
The federal government should as a matter of urgency or as a matter of priority consider subsidising agriculture to revitalise its economy and ensure food security in Nigeria. The House of Representatives lawmaker representing Yamaltu/Deba Federal Constituency, (PDP, Gombe) has accused the federal government of deceiving Nigerians about owning enough grains in the food silos. Rep. Inuwa Garba, who sponsored a motion on the “Need to investigate the privatisation/concession of Federal Government Silos in Nigeria,”...
“On FAAC, we do not have powers to pass such a resolution. This House has powers to make laws and not to monitor State governments.” The House of Representatives on Tuesday rescinded an earlier resolution that sought to monitor the utilisation of the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) by states. The motion for the rescission of the House decision was brought by Rep. Francis Waive (APC Delta) and Rep. Solomon Bob (PDP, Rivers). Earlier, Rep....
He urged the House to prevail on the Nigeria Army Military Police to release Mfonmma who has been in detention for 10 days. Mr. Nsisong Mfon Effiong has called on the House of Representatives to ensure the immediate release of Mfonmma Mfon Effiong, who was unlawfully arrested and detained by the Nigerian Army Military Police, Mambilla Barracks Brigades, Abuja. Presenting a petition before the House on behalf of the petitioner, Rep. Clement Jombo (APC, Akwa)...
The State Police bill was proposed in the eighth assembly and the ninth assembly but failed. Now it has scaled a second reading in the tenth assembly. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a Bill to establish State Police in the 36 States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Rep. Muktar Shagaya (APC, Kwara) a co-sponsor of the Bill presented and led the debate at plenary but the...
Abbas was declared the winner of the election conducted on 14 February 2024, after polling 19,681 votes to defeat his closest contenders. The House of Representatives has sworn in Rep. Sadiq Tafida Abbas (PDP, Taraba) who took the oath of allegiance before other members of parliament and replaced the late Ismaila Maihanci Yushau. Abbas was declared winner of the election conducted last week Wednesday, 14 February 2024, after polling 19,681 votes to defeat his closest...
OrderPaper presents the top bills and motions that are scheduled for discussion on the floor of the House of Reps this week. The House of Representatives remains at the forefront of shaping policies that define our collective future. With each passing week, lawmakers embark on a journey of deliberation, collaboration, and decision-making aimed at addressing the most pressing issues facing our society. Each week brings forth a flurry of legislative activity, as lawmakers navigate the...
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