“Damagun has gone against the tenets of the agreement reached at the last National Executive Council meeting of the PDP, which allowed him to remain in office until August.” The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows no sign of abating as Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), the acclaimed leader of the G-60 minority lawmakers in the House of Representatives, again accused the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun,...
The Senate called for an urgent need to look into the 11,866 Mega Projects abandoned by the Federal Government. The Senate has set up an Ad-hoc committee to investigate the number of important projects abandoned across Nigeria in all sectors. The ad hoc committee is also saddled with the responsibility of recommending appropriate actions to be taken to reduce project abandonment in Nigeria and a way forward to address how most of the projects can...
For several years, the Shell Airstrip, constructed in 1958 following the first discovery of crude oil in 1956 has long been abandoned. The Senate has urged the Ministry of Aviation and the Nigeria Airforce, to take over and convert the deserted and uncultivated waste land of the abandoned Shell Airstrip at Oloibiri Oil well 1, to a modern Air Force base in Bayelsa State. This is as it urged Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria...
Delta State, in the south-south Nigeria, has a total of thirteen members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and ten representatives in the HouseÂ
Kano State House of Assembly passed the Kano State Emirate Council Law (Repeal) 2024, which dissolved five Emirates. In a significant legislative move, the Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Emirate Council Law (Repeal) 2024, effectively dissolving the five existing emirates in the state and reverting to a single emirate structure. The decision was made during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Hon. Ismail Falgore. The amendment bill, which successfully...
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report back as soon as possible. A bill, titled ” A bill to provide for the National Anthem of Nigeria for related matters,” seeking the return of Nigeria’s old National Anthem – Nigeria, we hail thee – has passed its first and second reading at the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate had just returned from...
Kogi State, in the north-central Nigeria, has a total of twelve members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and nine representatives in the HouseÂ
Reps tackle Health Minister over $100m Islamic Bank loan to address malaria saying the Minister must submit the report to the committee within two weeks. The House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has directed the Minister of Health, Prof Ali Muhammad Pate, to make available a comprehensive report of the $100 million loan agreement between Nigeria and the Islamic Development Bank meant to address the challenge of malaria in the country. The...
Adaramodu explained that the magazine will serve as a platform for the senate to share its legislative achievements, initiatives and aspirations, as well as provide a voice to the diverse voices of citizens. The Nigerian Senate has unveiled a new magazine dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability and engagement on legislative matters. Presenting the 98-page 10th Senate magazine during Wednesday’s plenary, the Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South)...
There is a need for the government to prioritize policy actions aimed at improving healthcare delivery systems, particularly for pregnant women. The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Health (FMH) to ensure that healthcare institutions provide free medical treatment to pregnant women during and after delivery. This decision was reached during plenary on Wednesday at the green chambers as the House also tasked the FMH with implementing routine checks to ensure compliance...
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