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Citizens Speak National Assembly Politics

OrderPaper, BudgIT launch advocacy on executive-legislative relations

Sharon EboesomiMarch 19, 20254 min

OrderPaper and BudgIT, leading civic tech organisations in Nigeria, have launched the advocacy to improve separation of powers in Nigeria. Two leading civic organisations, BudgIT and OrderPaper, have expressed deep concern over the weakening of Nigeria’s democratic institutions, citing increasing executive overreach, a compromised legislature, and a judiciary struggling to maintain independence. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, both organisations decried the steady erosion of the constitutional principle of separation of powers,...

House of Representatives

House of Reps pass Tinubu’s tax reform bills

Leah TwakiMarch 19, 20254 min

The House of Representatives passed all four tax bills in one fell swoop. The senate now needs to concur with the green chamber The House of Representatives passed al four tax reform bills after taking the third reading of the bills on Tuesday. Parliament Reports recalls that the House had on Thursday last week, considered and approved the recommendations in the report of the House special committee on tax reform bills. While awaiting the senate...

State Assemblies

Tinubu suspends governor, assembly in Rivers

Sharon EboesomiMarch 18, 20256 min

“It has become imperative to declare a state of emergency. By this declaration, Governor Fubara is hereby suspended.” President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and breakdown of governance. He made the announcement during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night. Expressing deep concern over the situation, Tinubu stated: “Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis...

House of Representatives

Reps to probe SON over substandard building materials

Leah TwakiMarch 18, 20253 min

SON has come under scrutiny for reversing its decision to shut down 18 companies implicated in the production and distribution of substandard building materials The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into allegations that the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) reversed its decision to shut down 18 companies implicated in the production and distribution of substandard building materials, particularly iron rod manufacturers. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep....

House of Representatives

FERMA: Reps to probe petroleum regulator over unremitted funds

Leah TwakiMarch 18, 20253 min

FERMA is said to be unable to discharge its road repairs mandate due to the non-remittance of the funds by the NMDPRA The House of Representatives has resolved to launch an investigation into the status of a 5 percent user charge meant for the maintenance of federal roads across Nigeria. The probe will focus on the outstanding funds owed to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and identify officials responsible for ensuring the implementation of...

Senate

Senate demands action as Cameroon occupies Nigerian territory

Sharon EboesomiMarch 18, 20254 min

The annexation by Cameroon has led to the loss of over more than 2,560 oil wells and valuable gas reserves, resulting in significant economic loss to Nigeria. The senate has constituted an eight-member ad-hoc committee to probe the alleged annexation of maritime territories and mangrove island villages belonging to the Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State by the Republic of Cameroon. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored...

Senate

Senate targets Facebook, X, TikTok and bloggers in new bill

Sharon EboesomiMarch 18, 20253 min

Sen. Nwoko argued that the absence of local offices for Facebook and others limits regulatory oversight, hampers data protection enforcement, and results in economic losses for Nigeria. The senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, mandating social media platforms to set up physical offices within the country. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to Mandate...

Senate

Unrelenting, Natasha calls senate a ‘cult’

Sharon EboesomiMarch 18, 20253 min

“I am being victimised. My suspension is a means of silencing me.” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, (PDP, Kogi central), has described the Nigerian Senate as operating like a “cult,” where lawmakers avoid expressing dissenting opinions for fear of retaliation. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that her recent suspension was aimed at silencing her. Parliament Reports recalls that the senator was suspended from the red chamber on March 6 for what was described...

Citizens Speak National Assembly Politics

The imperative of passing the early voting and diaspora voting bills

Op-ed EditorMarch 17, 202515 min

As citizens become increasingly engaged with the global and technological landscape, it is imperative that the National Assembly passes laws enabling both early voting and diaspora voting. By Anthony Ubani In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, the principles of democracy must evolve to meet the needs of all citizens, wherever they may be. In Nigeria, two crucial reforms—early voting and diaspora voting—are long overdue, with the potential to significantly enhance electoral participation, inclusivity, and...

Senate

Kingibe backs Akpoti-uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegations, demands fair probe

Sharon EboesomiMarch 17, 20253 min

Kingibe emphasised that her previous comments were not meant to undermine Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims but to highlight her initial lack of awareness of the allegations. Sen. Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT), has vowed to champion the sexual harassment allegations raised by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central). As the Chair of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Kingibe has called for a thorough and impartial investigation into the matter. In a statement posted on her official X handle,...

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