The Army has declared the eight individuals wanted for their alleged involvement in the tragic soldier killing incident in Delta state. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared eight individuals wanted for their alleged involvement in the tragic killing of 17 military personnel on March 14 in Okuama Community, Delta State. In a press briefing in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed the names of the suspects as: Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur,...
Ningi through his lawyer, Femi Falana warned that if the suspension is not lifted in the next seven days he would drag the Senate before the Federal High Court. Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), has given an ultimatum to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, demanding that he lift the suspension placed on him. This was disclosed in a letter dated 27th March 2024, through Ningi’s lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), who warned...
Leadership tussle in the Labour Party amidst party defection of it’s members to PDP in Enugu state assembly. New alliances have occurred at the Enugu State House of Assembly as six members of Labour Party (LP) on Thursday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during plenary. Following this development, the PDP now holds the majority with 18 house members, while the LP finds itself in the minority with six members. The lawmakers made their...
Pilgrims, who had previously paid the commission N4.9 million each for the 2024 hajj, have been instructed to pay an extra N1.9 million no later than March 28, while the cost of registration is now N8.5 million. Senator Ali Ndume APC, Borno South), has condemned the increase in the rate for the 2024 Hajj by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), describing it as unfair and a calculated attempt to prevent Nigerian Muslims, particularly...
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....
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