News

ECOWAS Speaker makes case for vulnerable, marginalised groups in decision-making

Elizabeth AtimeAugust 9, 20235 min

Stakeholders at ECOWAS Parliament’s Joint Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and the African Peer Review Mechanism Meeting highlight disconnect between government and citizens, exclusion of marginalised groups in decision-making as contributing factor to volatility and threats to democracy in the sub-region. Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Sidie Mohammed Tunis, has identified inequality as one of the major factors causing rising crises, including military coups and insecurity in...

Senate

Niger Coup: All you should know about the Nigerian Senate and ‘ECOWAS Intervention’

NewsroomAugust 9, 20237 min

Hours to the second Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government on the political impasse in Niger Republic; we present seven things to note about the reaction of the Nigerian Senate and a timeline on the developments in the landlocked country. By Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq and Ojochenemi Onje-James READ ALSO: ECOWAS Parliament: Speaker reaffirms commitment to strengthen representative democracy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s alleged leaning towards military action in...

Citizens Speak

Oyo lawmaker decries low representation of Women in Nigerian Politics

adminAugust 8, 20236 min

Lone female federal lawmaker in Oyo State rallies colleagues toward tackling discriminatory laws and practices and challenging traditional gender norms that limit women’s roles in public life. “Our women policymakers should be equipped with legislative ninja moves and public speaking magic, ready to conquer any challenge that comes their way,” – Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe READ ALSO: Tinubu replaces Ministerial nominee; Maryam, sends two fresh names A Member of the...

Senate

Opposition Senators chair Power, Health, Niger Delta as Akpabio announces Committees

Sharon EboesomiAugust 8, 20237 min

Eight weeks after its inauguration, the Tenth Senate unveiled its Standing Committees to enable the Chamber carry out its oversight over the Executive as mandated by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As amended) and the Senate Standing Rules. Opposition Senators, Enyinnaya Abaribe, Ipalibo Harry Banigo and Barinada Mpigi to chair Power, Health and Niger Delta Committees respectively. READ ALSO: Surprise as Kano Reps chair Appropriation, Petroleum Resources Committees ...

Senate

Senate declines confirmation of 3 Ministerial nominees, confirms 45

Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqAugust 7, 20231 min

One week after its commencement of screening for the President’s nominees for the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the Senate has concluded the exercise READ ALSO: “This is not the place to consider petitions” – Akpabio shields El-Rufai The Senate has confirmed the nomination of forty-five (45) Minister-Designates sent to the National Assembly for screening by President Bola Tinubu. The development took place late Monday following the completion of screening for the forty-eight...

Senate

Senate in rowdy session over screening of Festus Keyamo

Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqAugust 7, 20236 min

The Special Public Works in the Rural Areas is an employment- intensive technique acquired and adapted by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) from one of the capacity-building collaborations with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) READ ALSO: Ministerial Screening: 7 Things you should know about the process The Senate is currently in a rowdy session over a motion to step down the screening of Ministerial nominee, Festus Keyamo; a Senior Advocate of...

Senate

Tinubu replaces Ministerial nominee; Maryam, sends two fresh names

Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqAugust 4, 20233 min

44-year-old Physiotherapist, Maryam Shetty, had on Wednesday been surprisingly nominated to serve in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Her dreams to become Minister has however been postponed following President Tinubu’s latest action. Here’s why: READ ALSO: Ministerial Screening: 7 Things you should know about the process President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Maryam Shettima Ibrahim from Kano State and replaced her with Dr. Mariya Mahmud. This was disclosed on...

Senate

Ministerial Nominee: Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi | Nominee with legislative background

NewsroomAugust 4, 20235 min

A native of Taraba State from the Northern Senatorial District, Danladi is one of President Tinubu’s nominees for a cabinet position. However, what do we know about the former lawmaker? Find out in this profile written by Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq and Alimi Olamilekan Quadri READ ALSO: Ministerial Screening: Senator John Enoh | Nominee with legislative background Born on 20th May, 1967, Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi is one of President Bola Tinubu’s Ministerial...

Senate

Ministerial Screening: Nominee makes case for proper oversight of the CBN

Ojochenemi Onje-JamesAugust 4, 20233 min

Former Deputy Governor of the CBN, Adebayo Adelabu opines that the monetary policies of the apex bank will be given serious consideration if there is a body it reports to. READ ALSO: Abuja finally ‘gets’ Minister in Federal Executive Council (FEC) A ministerial nominee from Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has voiced his concern over a lack of proper supervision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by the economic management team...

House of Representatives

“Without Gbajabiamila, I wouldn’t have been Deputy Speaker” – Rep Kalu

Elizabeth AtimeAugust 4, 20238 min

Kalu opined that the problem of leaders in the South East lies in their disunity and their inability to stick together for the long run like those from other zones. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has urged the leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East to emulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose leadership style has produced more national leaders. Kalu, who made the...

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