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Lawmaker-Elect hails Mobolade, First Black elected Mayor of Colorado Springs

Op-ed EditorJune 11, 20233 min

Chairperson of the Committee on Diaspora Affairs in the Ninth House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, felicitates the 42nd Mayor of Colorado Springs City in the United States of America (USA), hailing the historic win as encouragement for greater participation and representation in politics READ ALSO: Supplementary Elections: Reps Doguwa, Akande-Sadipe, Dekor survive hurricane | SEE FULL LIST Member-Elect of the Tenth House of Representatives (MHR), Representative Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has congratulated...

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9TH NASS: Why Senate Chief Whip wept bitterly at Valedictory Session

Sharon EboesomiJune 10, 20235 min

Perceived in many quarters as corrupt, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu laments ‘thief tag’ placed on him, ‘explains’ source of wealth before sojourn into politics READ ALSO: Abia Reps; Kalu, Abonta, Onyejeocha, sponsored 35 bills or more | National Assembly Scorecard The valedictory session of the Ninth Senate has been held on Saturday, eliciting reactions from citizens across the country. The session, which is the last official meeting for lawmakers elected to the...

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#ICYMI: Lawmakers pass Bill against Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions

Sharon EboesomiJune 9, 20232 min

The Senate has passed the report by the Conference Committee on a Bill for an Act to make comprehensive provisions for the prohibition and punishment of sexual harassment of students in educational institutions. The bill titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to prevent, prohibit and redress Sexual Harassment of Students in Tertiary Educational Institutions and for matters concerned therewith, 2019,’ was sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege,...

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Senate mourns as former Anambra Senator passes on

Sharon EboesomiJune 8, 20233 min

Senator Uche Ekwunife announces the demise of 63-year-old Okonkwo; a former lawmaker who represented Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 6th Assembly on the floor of the Ninth Senate on Thursday. A former member of the National Assembly, Senator Clement Annie Okonkwo, has passed on. The demise of the former lawmaker who represented Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 6th Assembly was announced on the floor of the Ninth Senate on Thursday by...

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9th House highlight achievements, Gbajabiamila lists discipline in Appropriation process

Gaddafi IbrahimJune 8, 20233 min

At Valedictory Session of the Ninth House of Representatives, Chairman of Rules and Business Committee gives breakdown of the total bills considered by the House in four years as 2,232 with the bulk of 2,017 sponsored by members READ ALSO: 9th NASS: OrderPaper inducts five lawmakers into MVP Hall of Fame Speaker of the Ninth House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has highlighted major achievements of the Chamber in the last...

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“About 112 NASS bills were assented to, in last 4 years” – Lawan

Sharon EboesomiJune 8, 20232 min

Ninth Senate set for valedictory session on Saturday, 10th June as Lawan defends actions of outgoing National Assembly in ensuring service delivery by the executive arm of government READ ALSO: 9th NASS: OrderPaper inducts five lawmakers into MVP Hall of Fame President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has disclosed that the 9th Assembly has passed over a...

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Career Opportunities: OrderPaper Nigeria is hiring | Programme Executive

adminJune 8, 202314 min

OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative seeks a dedicated and passionate Programme Executive to join our team and lead the coordination/implementation of some projects and activities in Abuja. Who We Are OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative is a rapidly growing, independent parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank located in Abuja, Nigeria. Since 2017, our portfolio of programmes has helped bridge the gap between people and parliament. Our successes and accomplishments are anchored on the ACT of...

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Career Opportunities: OrderPaper Nigeria is hiring | Associate Editor

adminJune 8, 202315 min

OrderPaper Nigeria is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Associate Editor to join our team. Who We Are OrderPaper is a rapidly growing, independent media company based in Abuja, Nigeria. Since 2015, our portfolio of influential digital publications has helped bridge the gap between people and parliament. Our successes and accomplishments are anchored on the ACT of Parliament’s principles of Authority, Confidentiality, and Trust as core values. Our service delivery is propelled by...

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Operation Safe Haven: Reps demand justice for 18-year-old killed by Taskforce

Gaddafi IbrahimJune 7, 20233 min

Lawmakers also called on government to provide adequate healthcare for Emmanuel Pam; the other victim who was injured in the sad event. The House of Representatives has called for an urgent investigation, justice and compensation for the family of Kenneth Gyang, an eighteen-year-old allegedly killed by men of Operation Safe Haven; a Special Task Force in Plateau State. The House, in a resolution during plenary on Tuesday, also called for...

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10TH NASS: President Tinubu to meet Lawmakers-elect, swears in Senator Akume

Sharon EboesomiJune 7, 20232 min

President schedules meeting with all Senators-elect and the Members-elect of the House of Representatives in the Tenth National Assembly for Thursday, swears in Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Ahead of Tuesday’s inauguration of the Tenth National Assembly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has invited Senators-elect and Members-elect for a meeting on Thursday, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. This was contained in a letter from...

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