The aftermath of the invasion by the military was the destruction and killing of some innocent and peace-loving citizens of Igbomotoru community which is rather unfortunate and saddening. Rep. Rodney Ebikebina (PDP, Bayelsa) has cried out over the invasion of the Igbomotoru community in Bayelsa state by military men in search of the perpetrators of the soldier killing incident at Okuama, Delta state. According to him, the aftermath of the military invasion was the destruction...
Despite the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision to fully implement the Steve Oronsaye panel report to reduce the cost of governance, restructuring, and rationalisation of federal agencies, parastatals, and commissions, the National Assembly is unmoved.
Widowed persons are often the forgotten faces of gender inequality, facing discrimination and marginalisation in many societies. For the plenary week of March 11th-15th, 2024, GESI Tracker delves into the widows’ and widowers’ bereavement leave bill and other gender issues. Leave for Widows and Widowers Widows and widowers in Nigeria often face significant challenges, including social stigmatisation, economic hardship, and lack of access to resources and support. Traditional practices and beliefs sometimes contribute to their...
“Without effective and efficient monitoring, there cannot be an effective evaluation outcome. Hence, this reporting template ensures an effective monitoring system.” The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Rep. Obinna Aguocha (Abia, LP) has revealed that it has written to the over 50 Committees of the House to submit their quarterly performance reports from the inception of the 10th House to March 31. Aguocha made this known at a...
Akpabio in a passionate plea for humanitarian action in the Gaza-Israeli conflict said, “We can no longer allow a child to die tonight.” Godswill Akpabio, President of Nigeria’s Senate, called upon the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) to take decisive steps towards ending the longstanding conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Speaking at the ongoing 148th Session of the IPU Assembly in Geneva, Akpabio urged fellow delegates to prioritize humanity over ego and...
The inauguration of Nigerian lawmakers marks a significant milestone in the representation of the continental legislative body and Africa as a whole. Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC, Ekiti) has lauded the Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abass for the selection of worthy ambassadors of the House of Representatives as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). He also commended Rep. Philip Agbese (APC, Benue) and other Nigerian lawmakers, including Senator Saliu Mustapha (APC, Kwara Central); Prof. Lilian Obiageli Orogbu, and Rep....
Maida expressed that securing telecom infrastructure is paramount for fostering Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and enhancing investor confidence in the West African sub-region. In response to recent disruptions caused by undersea cable cuts affecting connectivity across West Africa, Nigeria has called for a unified effort among regional nations to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted services. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), emphasized the need for a coordinated...
Senator Yar’adua has pledged to enhance legislative measures to improve the welfare and well-being of the brave soldiers. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Nigerian Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua has commended the Nigerian Army and other Security Agencies for the successful rescue mission of kidnapped students of LEA School Kuriga in Chukun LGA of Kaduna State. Yar’adua made this known in a press release issued on Monday, he said “It is with profound gratitude and admiration...
The student loan policy has garnered significant traction recently with its indefinite postponement just 48 hours before its scheduled launch and a letter to the National Assembly from the President seeking a repeal and re-enactment of the Act.
The Senate announced that if the current leadership of the CBN fails to offer necessary explanations, it will invite the former governor of the Bank to explain the N30 trillion “Ways and Means” that the Buhari administration obtained while in office. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been instructed by the Senate’s Ad-hoc committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways and Means to retrieve a significant amount of N1.079 trillion that was loaned to farmers...
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