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Reps get committee to oversight Rivers emergency rule

Leah TwakiApril 16, 20255 min

Speaker Abbas inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee on Rivers State emergency rule and charged them to prioritise transparency and non-partisanship Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee to oversight the emergency rule in Rivers State. The committee is chaired by the Majority Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC Edo), with the Minority Whip, Rep. Ali Isa J.C. (PDP Gombe), serving as Deputy Chairman. Other key members include...

Senate

Akpabio warns MDAs against flouting legislative directives

Sharon EboesomiApril 16, 20253 min

Akpabio warned that ignoring legislative directives undermines the National Assembly’s authority and disrespects the will of the Nigerian people. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has issued a strong warning to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government, stressing that compliance with senate resolutions is mandatory and not subject to discretion. Akpabio gave this warning while speaking at a national workshop organised by the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance in Abuja on...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Joy is coming for maids, maiguards as domestic workers bill advances | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 14, 20254 min

Domestic workers play an essential role in households across Nigeria, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable groups in the labor force. From a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) perspective, it is crucial to address the systemic barriers they face, including poor working conditions, lack of legal protection, and discrimination, to ensure their rights and dignity are upheld. A bill for an Act to establish minimum employment standards, ensure the protection and welfare...

House of Representatives

Maternity Leave: Reps push for six months break for mothers | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 11, 20256 min

A transformative shift is in the horizon for mothers in Nigeria as House of Representatives push for six months maternity leave A bill for an Act to amend the Labour Act, Cap. L1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to increase the maternity leave period of working women to six months and for related matters has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. This is a significant step to increase maternity leave...

House of Representatives

Constitution Review: Will parliamentary system make a comeback?

Abdullahi A BalogunApril 11, 20257 min

A bold move is afoot in the House of Representatives to return Nigeria to a parliamentary system of government. Will the constitutional amendment bill become a law? Here’s what you need to know Nigeria’s political landscape might be on the brink of a transformative shift with the introduction of a constitution amendment bill sponsored by the House of Representatives Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda and 59 others has passed second reading. The bill proposes a...

Citizens Speak House of Representatives Senate

Fubara: NASS must end the state capture in Rivers now | OPINION

Op-ed EditorApril 10, 20256 min

“Let us not be deceived. This is a deliberate, coordinated, and well-funded assault on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.” By Charles Jiduwah By any stretch of democratic logic, what is happening in Rivers state today is nothing short of a full-blown constitutional crisis – and the National Assembly (NASS) is complicit. The Nigerian Constitution makes no provision for a sole administrator in any state. Yet, here we are, witnessing a dangerous political experiment unfold in full view...

House of Representatives

Anchor borrowers: Reps threaten to arrest BOI, NIRSAL, others

Leah TwakiApril 9, 20254 min

The BOI and NIRSAL are among other federal agencies that failed to honour invitation to the ongoing probe into the N1.12 trillion anchor borrowers funds The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has threatened to issue warrants of arrest on key federal agencies that failed to appear before it. The arrest threat was issued on Tuesday during an investigative hearing into the anchor borrowers programme and other agricultural policies of the federal...

House of Representatives Senate

INEC: Of delayed by-elections and speedy Natasha recall

Sharon EboesomiApril 9, 202512 min

The high rate of non-compliance of government agencies with legislative resolutions is brought to the fore in INEC’s stalling the conduct of by-elections while swiftly moving forward with the recall process of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process is once again under the spotlight, but this time, not because of a general election or widespread voter irregularities but for what appears to be an inconsistent approach to its responsibilities. On one hand,...

Senate

Nigeria: Failed recall attempts since 1999

Sharon EboesomiApril 4, 20259 min

Since 1999, no lawmaker has been sacked by citizens during their tenure, exposing the recall process as an impotent safeguard against poor representation When Nigeria transitioned to democracy in 1999 after years of military rule, its constitution provided a mechanism that allowed citizens to hold their elected representatives accountable. Among these mechanisms was the power of recall, a constitutional process that gives constituents the right to remove a lawmaker before the end of their tenure...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Analysing bills on inclusitivity in politics and governance | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeApril 3, 20258 min

In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we explore the push for greater inclusivity in Nigeria’s political landscape, which has gained momentum through a series of constitutional amendment bills in the House of Representatives to ensure better representation for marginalized groups. These bills seek to provide special seats for women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youths, and other underrepresented groups in legislative and political appointments. Bill Analysis and Proposed Impact Special...

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