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ICONS nomination excites Ebonyi governor, Lalong, Amosun, Ihedioha, Dogara, others

Timileyin OkunlolaAugust 1, 20256 min

In anticipation of the grand finale of the ICONS unveiling, nominees express their enthusiasm at being recognized and nominated as part of this unprecedented legacy documentation. The governor of Ebonyi state, Francis Nwifuru, former governor of Plateau and incumbent senator, Simon Lalong, and former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, are among eminent national political leaders who have expressed excitement at their nomination as potential icons of the Fourth Republic. Others include former...

House of Representatives

Ministry opposes relocation of aviation safety bureau

Leah TwakiAugust 1, 20254 min

Aviation stakeholders have expressed divergent views over a bill seeking to relocate the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the ministry to the presidency The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has strongly expressed its objection to the plan of the National Assembly to transfer the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) currently domiciled under the ministry to the Office of Secretary General of the Federation (OSGF). The Permanent secretary Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,...

National Assembly Politics

FLEX: Former office holders and footprints of service (1)

Leah TwakiJuly 31, 20258 min

Though no longer in public office, this class of FLEX has traversed both legislative and executive roles, leaving enduring footprints that have helped shape Nigeria’s democracy In every functioning democracy, the Legislature makes laws while the Executive implements them. In Nigeria, these two distinct yet interdependent arms of government essentially power governance. But what legacies remain from those who have walked both paths, crafting laws in parliament and driving policies from executive chambers? “Experience is...

House of Representatives

ICPC: 92 MDAs yet to establish anti-corruption units

Leah TwakiJuly 30, 20255 min

A report by ICPC disclosed that 92 MDAs are yet to establish anti-corruption units, while 127 others which have are ineffective. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that 92 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government are yet to establish their mandatory Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs). In a report presented at an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption, the Commission further disclosed...

House of Representatives

Kalu withdraws indigeneship bill for further consultations

Leah TwakiJuly 30, 20254 min

Citing concerns and constructive feedback from stakeholders across the country, Deputy Speaker Kalu has withdrawn the indigeneship bill Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has formally withdrawn the contentious indigeneship bill from parliamentary consideration to allow for broader legislative engagements. Kalu announced the decision in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, on Tuesday night, citing concerns and constructive feedback from stakeholders across the country. He noted that a...

National Assembly Politics

Lawmakers, UNDP, activists push for women seats bill

Leah TwakiJuly 30, 20253 min

Ogbara, Kingibe, UNDP representatives advocate for women reserved seats, saying time has come to dismantle the structural barriers that have sidelined women from political leadership Lawmakers, development partners, and women’s rights advocates have intensified calls for the passage of the reserved seats for women bill, a legislative proposal seeking to create 182 additional seats exclusively for women in Nigeria’s legislature. Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Rep. Kafilat Ogbara (APC–Lagos),...

House of Representatives

Terseer Ugbor chairs House panel on plastic ban

Leah TwakiJuly 30, 20252 min

Benue lawmaker Rep. Terseer Ugbor appointed chairman of the newly constituted ad-hoc committee on single-use plastic ban in Nigeria Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep.Tajudeen Abbas, has appointed Rep. Terseer Ugbor (APC Benue), as chairman of the newly constituted ad-hoc committee on single-use Plastic ban in Nigeria. The committee is tasked with assessing the readiness, coordination, and responsibilities of federal agencies in enforcing the planned ban on single-use plastics. It will also work to...

House of Representatives RemTrack

Reps to investigate rehabilitation of refineries

Timileyin OkunlolaJuly 28, 20255 min

For years, billions of naira have been invested in the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries with little to no tangible results. Now, in a decisive move, the House of Representatives is set to investigate the circumstances surrounding these failed rehabilitation efforts. The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has announced its plans to investigate the huge investments made in the Turn Around Maintenance of the nation’s key refineries. The aim of this investigation is...

House of Representatives RemTrack

Reps commit to 9-point agenda on green Jobs

Timileyin OkunlolaJuly 28, 20254 min

At a just concluded dialogue on green jobs and low carbon transition, the House Committee on Renewable Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the gaps in Nigeria’s green jobs ecosystem. The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Rep. Victor Ogene, has emphasised the importance of placing women and youths at the forefront of green job creation through gender-responsive policies, targeted skills training and job guarantees in funded projects. He stated this in...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Reps propose national hospital for women | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJuly 28, 20254 min

On this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we shed light on a bill to improve women’s health through the proposed national hospital for women. On the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo) introduced a bill to establish a national hospital for women in Ideato, Imo state. This proposed facility would specialize in the promotion of reproductive and maternal health, with a key focus on the...

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