FERMA is said to be unable to discharge its road repairs mandate due to the non-remittance of the funds by the NMDPRA The House of Representatives has resolved to launch an investigation into the status of a 5 percent user charge meant for the maintenance of federal roads across Nigeria. The probe will focus on the outstanding funds owed to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and identify officials responsible for ensuring the implementation of...
The annexation by Cameroon has led to the loss of over more than 2,560 oil wells and valuable gas reserves, resulting in significant economic loss to Nigeria. The senate has constituted an eight-member ad-hoc committee to probe the alleged annexation of maritime territories and mangrove island villages belonging to the Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State by the Republic of Cameroon. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored...
Sen. Nwoko argued that the absence of local offices for Facebook and others limits regulatory oversight, hampers data protection enforcement, and results in economic losses for Nigeria. The senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, mandating social media platforms to set up physical offices within the country. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to Mandate...
“I am being victimised. My suspension is a means of silencing me.” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, (PDP, Kogi central), has described the Nigerian Senate as operating like a “cult,” where lawmakers avoid expressing dissenting opinions for fear of retaliation. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that her recent suspension was aimed at silencing her. Parliament Reports recalls that the senator was suspended from the red chamber on March 6 for what was described...
As citizens become increasingly engaged with the global and technological landscape, it is imperative that the National Assembly passes laws enabling both early voting and diaspora voting. By Anthony Ubani In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, the principles of democracy must evolve to meet the needs of all citizens, wherever they may be. In Nigeria, two crucial reforms—early voting and diaspora voting—are long overdue, with the potential to significantly enhance electoral participation, inclusivity, and...
Kingibe emphasised that her previous comments were not meant to undermine Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims but to highlight her initial lack of awareness of the allegations. Sen. Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT), has vowed to champion the sexual harassment allegations raised by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central). As the Chair of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Kingibe has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter. In a statement posted on her official X handle,...
The bill aims to grant voting rights to a critical segment of Nigerians who, due to the nature of their duties on election days, are unable to participate in the electoral process. The senate has taken a significant step toward expanding voting rights by advancing a bill that seeks to amend the Electoral Act, allowing Nigerians on essential duties to vote ahead of election day. The bill titled, “A Bill for an Act to Amend...
Recommendations by special committee on tax reform bills were adopted following report consideration by the House of Representatives The House of Representatives has adopted the report of its Committee on Finance on four key tax reform bills aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s tax system and enhancing revenue collection. The four bills are now a step away from their eventual passage by the House. The bills included the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, the Nigeria Tax Bill,...
FixPolitics has unequivocally condemned the senate’s actions in the suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and demanded her immediate reinstatement Leading civil society organisation, #FixPolitics, has strongly criticised the six-month suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi central senatorial district. The organisation described the action as a violation of democratic principles and the rule of law. The senator was suspended on March 6, 2025 following an altercation over seating arrangements with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, with the...
This marks the third time the senate has passed a confidence vote in Akpabio during the 10th senate and the second time in connection with the ongoing dispute involving Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Senate has reaffirmed its support for its President, Godswill Akpabio, by passing a vote of confidence in his leadership. The senate’s decision comes just 48 hours after Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central) addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, alleging that her...
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