Federal lawmakers from the southwest region condemn the attack on the Oyo state government house by Yoruba agitators and disassociate from the group. The House of Representatives South West Caucus has disassociated itself from a group known as Yoruba Nation Agitators, saying their conduct in Oyo state has caused unrest and poses a threat to the peace and stability of the region. The lawmakers also condemned the illegalities perpetuated by the group which they fear might...
Rep. Ugbor decried the low status of Nigeria as a global hub for wildlife trafficking in recent years which is his motivation for sponsoring the Bill. The Minister of Environment, Mr. Balarabe Abbas has expressed willingness to support the National Assembly to ensure the speedy passage of the endangered species bill to combat the menace of wildlife trafficking in Nigeria. The Minister made these remarks in Abuja on Monday at a stakeholders meeting convened by...
Osazuwa narrated how he had helped Emefiele pick up $1m, $850,000, $750,000, $400,000 on different occasions. In the ongoing trial concerning alleged abuse of office, Monday Osazuwa, an employee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has testified against Godwin Emefiele, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). At the high court in Ikeja, Lagos, Emefiele and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, are presently on trial for a 26-count accusation. Nonetheless, the duo...
Kashim Shettima, known for his hard face and blunt talk has had his share of controversies. However, his political trajectory is examined as OrderPaper’s Esther Adedoyin writes on EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES. Kashim Shettima’s remarkable journey from political newcomer to Vice President of Nigeria stands as proof of his commitment to public service. Transiting from teaching to banking, Shettima joined politics and quickly rose through the ranks. Born on September 2, 1966, Shettima went to the University...
Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Assembly, pointed out 8 abandoned projects in Nigeria and the amount wasted on these projects. Top 8 abandoned projects in Nigeria and amount WASTED;1.Ajaokuta steel mills Amount spent $8Billion. 2.Mambila Hydro Power plant Amount spent $5.8Billion. 3.Brass LNG Amount spent $10Billion but disputed by NNPC to be $1.9 Billion. 4.Abuja CCTV project… — Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) April 7, 2024 Nigeria is currently in a critical situation...
David Mark, known for his blunt talk, did not pass through the Senate without his share of controversies as OrderPaper’s Sharon Eboesomi writes on EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES. Although he began his senatorial career in 1999 representing the people of Benue South senatorial district, it is fair to refer to him as the longest-serving Senate President as he served in this position for two (2) terms (2007–2015) under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Born on April...
Kalu has emphasized that the Constitution Review process is a priority for the 10th Assembly of the House of Representatives The House Committee on Constitution Review, under the leadership of Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda from the public on the review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The new deadline is April 30, 2024. This extension is an outcome...
In this report on EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES, OrderPaper observes that the dispute between Governor Obaseki, and his estranged deputy, Shaibu – a former lawmaker, led to an impeachment. Philip Shaibu is an accountant and politician who served as the deputy governor of Edo State from 2016 up until his impeachment in 2024. Born December 1, 1969, Shaibu attended St. Augustine Primary School in Tundu Wada, Kaduna, till completing his schooling at L.E.A Primary School in...
Bamidele also commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for settling $7 billion valid foreign exchange backlogs. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) has lauded the Federal Government for restoring stability to the economic and fiscal spaces of the country. This is as he disclosed that the Federal Government has paid back the sum of ₦4.83 trillion out of ₦30 trillion Ways and Means it had loaned from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The...
The book is a collection of poems on sexual and gender-based violence in memory of Keren-Happuch Aondodoo Akpagher and several other victims. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Press Corps, Comrade Grace Ike, has charged lawmakers at the national and state levels to prioritize the establishment of sexual offences courts across the country in a bid to tackle the menace of sexual abuse in the country. Ike, who suggested that they be modelled after...
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