Osun residents beat House of Reps member for failing to fulfil his campaign promises In a startling turn of events, residents of Osun State took matters into their own hands as they assaulted a member of the House of Representatives for allegedly failing to fulfil campaign promises. The House of Representatives member representing the Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin federal constituency of Osun State, Rep Olusoji Adetunji, visited Ada – his home town ahead of the Sallah festivities when...
According to OrderPaper’s Epia, Nigeria’s debt increased by a startling 585% between 2015 and 2023, from N12.8 trillion to N87.91 trillion. The Executive Director, OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative, Oke Epia, has called on Nigerians to ensure government’s accountability in order to fix and block the loopholes and leakages in the public finances space. This is as he expressed hope that Nigeria’s economy will benefit from the amended Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), spurring growth and development. Epia...
Ogene has commended Speaker Abbas’ one year in office, saying his leadership style is characterized by inclusivity, transparency, and a commitment to democratic principles The Chairman House Committee on Renewable Energy Rep. Afam Victor Ogene (LP, Anambra ), has praised the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Tajudeen Abbas for his inclusive and candid leadership on the occasion of his first anniversary in office. In a statement, Rep. Ogene highlighted the significance of Rep....
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on a variety of issues affecting the country. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, addressed the nation to mark 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. Addressing a variety of issues affecting the country, President Tinubu laid out his vision for the future and pledged to implement democracy in the country. He also spoke on the nation’s democratic journey and honoured...
Reps beg Nass leadership to intervene in the ongoing crisis at the Plateau state House of Assembly The House of Representatives has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to immediately intervene and ensure that the remaining Members Elect of the Plateau State House of Assembly are sworn for the purpose of equity, fairness and justice. This resolution was sequel to a motion of urgent national importance brought by former deputy speaker Rep. Idris...
The passage of this FCT supplementary bill clearly means that Ireti’s motion might no longer be taken as the Senate has also embarked on a recess. Senate silences Ireti over clash with Wike During the days plenary, on the second order of the day was a report from the Committee on FCT on the 98.5bn FCT Supplementary Appropriation Bill. However, opposing the consideration of this report, embattled Senator Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT) raised a point...
The House of Representatives has mandated the Ministry of Women Affairs to create a department to train women in politics. The House of Representatives has made a significant move to address the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics by calling for targeted training and support for women in politics. In a resolution passed following a motion titled “Need to Provide Training and Support for Women in Politics,” sponsored by Rep. Blessing Chigeru Amadi (PDP Rivers),...
Government procurement or as popularly known as Public Procurement in Nigeria is governed by the Public Procurement Act 2007. The Senate has passed for first reading, a bill seeking to amend the Public Procurement Act. The bill was sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu West) during Tuesday’s plenary. ● What is Public Procurement Public procurement refers to the acquisition of works as well as the purchase by governments and state-owned enterprises of goods and...
The Senate and House of Representatives have adjourned plenary sittings for the next three weeks The Senate and House of Representatives have adjourned plenary for three weeks to reconvene on July 2, 2024. The Deputy Speaker Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC, Abia), announced this at the end of Tuesday’s sitting. The Deputy Speaker asked colleagues to enjoy the democracy day and their recess. Meanwhile, the Senate during plenary went into a closed door session to discuss...
Tuesday’s Plenary session in the House of Representatives suffered poor audio quality In an unsettling recurrence of technical difficulties, the House of Representatives faced significant audio issues during Tuesday’s plenary session. The members of the House were forced to raise their voices as the microphones malfunctioned, resulting in poor audio quality that hampered communication. The technical glitch not only caused inconvenience to the representatives but also posed a challenge for journalists covering the proceedings. Despite...
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