He slumped and died on Wednesday shortly after he observed Eid-al-Fitr prayer in Abuja. A former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ankpa, Olamaboro and Omala Federal Constituency in Kogi State, Rep. Mohammed Idris, has been confirmed dead. The deceased was the son of a former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris. READ ALSO: Eid-el-Fitr: House leadership calls for unity, prayers for Nigeria Reports have it that he slumped and died shortly after...
William Wragg, who used the personal numbers of other MPs in a honeytrap sexting scheme, has “voluntarily” resigned from his position as Conservative whip and will now serve as an independent member of parliament in the Commons. On Monday, William Wragg, the MP for Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester, announced his resignation from his position as head of the Commons’ public administration and constitutional affairs committee and vice-chairman of the 1922 committee of Tory backbenchers. A...
Forgotten until a recent scuffle with Minister Wike, ex-rep member Nicholas Ukachukwu returns to the limelight, writes Esther Adedoyin in this EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES To many, the name Nicholas Ukachukwu may not ring a bell. At least, not until the demolition of a choice property in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital territory, by the minister, Nyesom Wike, ignited a war of words between both members of the political elite. Recently, Mr Ukachukwu condemned the demolition of his...
Speaker Abbas has enjoined Nigerians, especially Muslims, to offer prayers for Nigeria and her leaders in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr In commemoration of the Eid-el-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the Nigeria House of Representatives celebrates with Muslim Faithful across the nation and beyond. Recognized as one of the most significant festivals on the Islamic Lunar Calendar; Eid-el-Fitr signifies a celebration of gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), spiritual devotion, charity and a new...
Kalu reiterated the commitment of the House of Representatives to address the recent surge in electricity tariffs upon resumption from recess. Amidst mounting public outcry over the recent surge in electricity tariffs, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC, Abia), has pledged that the House will confront citizens’ concerns head-on as the Green Chamber reconvenes for plenary sessions. He made this known during a virtual appearance on a special...
Having examined the concept of sustainability and the various reporting frameworks, it is reasonable and justifiable to be curious as it relates to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This piece seeks to break down this relationship with a throwback to where it all started – the history of the black gold in Nigeria. Key facts on Nigeria’s oil and gas Nigeria is a nation rich in natural resources, particularly oil and gas. As of July...
Rep Chinda has disowned the coalition of opposition lawmakers saying the body is unknown to parliament cautioning its members to desist from unparliamentary practices. The House of Representatives Minority Caucuses, including that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have disowned the opposition coalition led by Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo) with its acclaimed 60 lawmakers saying such a body is unknown to the parliament. This was contained in a statement issued and co-signed by all...
In an exclusive interaction with OrderPaper, Professor K.M Waziri says that the educational system has gotten “rotten for too long a time” and needs a holistic review, one after the other. Since its inception, the recently enacted Student Loan Act has encountered numerous hurdles and debates. President Bola Tinubu had on 3rd April 2024 signed the Student Loan Repeal and Re-enactment Bill into law at the State House of Assembly in Abuja. Before this, OrderPaper...
Fubara and Wike have been engaged in a fight for the soul of the PDP in the State, a few months after the former succeeded the duo as governor of the oil-producing State. The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers State chapter, shows no sign of abating as 60 members of the House of Representatives on Monday, demanded the immediate resignation of the Acting National Chairman, Umar İliya Damagum. This is linked to...
With a stint of four years in both the Senate and House of Representatives, Dino Melaye left a long trail of drama to remember him for, writes Esther Adedoyin in this EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES Dino Melaye was born on January 1, 1974, in Kano State, Nigeria. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in the pursuit of social issues. A geography graduate from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Melaye’s educational journey provided...
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