The affected staff also accused Umahi of violating public service regulations by interfering with the work of engineers and directors and hiring consultants to manage the ministry’s operations. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, was earlier locked in his office by angry staff of the ministry. According to reports, the Minister had Thursday morning, barred staff, who reported late to work from accessing the building. A Union representative in the Ministry, Williams Kudi, told...
The Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), International Press Centre (IPC) and Media Rights Agenda (MRA) issued the call on Federal and State Governments in commemoration of this year’s International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI).  Three freedom of expression and media development organisations today issued a joint call on Federal and State Governments to take urgent measures to facilitate access to the Internet for all Nigerians in accordance with the...
Rep. Agbese pleaded with organised labour to allow for dialogue and be patient with President Tinubu’s administration as it is still in its early days, The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Philip Agbese (APC, Benue), has called on the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu on the subsidy removal, as the decision was in the country’s best interest and will...
The Speaker urged his aides to go beyond the capacity building workshop by continuously learning and developing themselves in the course of discharging their responsibilities. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abass, has pledged his commitment to ensure that capacity building for staff and members of the House of Representatives is a major hallmark of his tenure as Speaker. He also stressed the need for employers to strengthen the capacity of their...
In light of Nigeria’s dwindling revenue and recent revelations from the 2021 Oil and Gas Report of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), how determined is the National Assembly to tackle the menace of oil theft? Is there a headway soon? That crude oil is Nigeria’s major source of revenue is a fact, as it accounts for ninety-five per cent (95%) of the country’s foreign exchange earnings, while eighty per cent...
So far, four seats in the House have been declared vacant by the Speaker. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has declared the seats of two lawmakers vacant. The speaker also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to organise bye-elections for the affected Federal Constituencies. The declaration follows letters of resignation tendered by Hon. Olatunji Olubunmi-Ojo (APC, Ondo) and Hon. Tanko Sununu (APC, Kebbi), respectively as members of the 10th...
Dr. Cardoso, a former Chairman of Citi Nigeria and Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos is the 12th substantive Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria since inception. The Senate has confirmed the aapointment of Olayemi Cardoso and four others as Governor and Deputy Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The screening and confirmation of the nominees took place during Tuesday’s plenary shortly after the lawmakers resumed from...
Senator Akpabio encouraged senators to put the interest of Nigeria first, uphold the principles of democracy in all engagements, and processes, and work towards a more secure, prosperous and united Nigeria. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has pleaded with his colleagues to set aside personal differences and work together to provide good governance in the interest of Nigerians. Senator Akpabio made the plea in an address welcoming the lawmakers back from their annual...
The motion sponsor asserted that thousands of jobs will be created if the Cabotage Act is fully implemented. The House of Representatives has directed its committees on Ports and Harbors, Maritime Services, and Shippers Council to immediately swing into action and investigate the low implementation of the Cabotage Act. This resolution is contained in a motion sponsored by Rep. Awaji Abiante (PDP, Rivers) on Tuesday. Abiante, in his debate, noted that the Coastal and Inland...
Rep. Nwogu said situations, where security personnel dehumanize citizens can lead to mistrust and prevent collaborative effort needed to tackle crime and criminality within the Southeast zone. The House of Representatives has directed its Committees on National Security and Intelligence, Army, Police Affairs, and Human Rights to investigate allegations of forceful collection of N500,000.00 by some police officers on 8 July 2023, from travelers along Owerri-Onitsha express road. The directive sequels the adoption of a...
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