The National Security Adviser (NSA), Department of State Services (DSS) have been directed by Senate to investigate and identify those behind the spread of false reports alleging the deaths of Akpabio and Gowon The Senate on Tuesday resolved to crack down on individuals spreading false and misleading reports on social media, particularly rumours involving the alleged deaths of top national figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision followed a motion raised during plenary by...
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The House of Representatives joint committee on petroleum has summoned Dangote and NMDPRA Boss, order cessation of hostilities The House of Representatives joint committee on petroleum resources (downstream and midstream) has stepped in to stop rising tensions within Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. This follows public allegations and counter-claims between the Dangote Refinery group leadership and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The committees, led by Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and Rep. Henry...
Former deputy Labour leader, Akinlaja has condemned the growing menace of land grabbing in Ondo State, saying findings show the activities are often driven by powerful individuals and organised gangs commonly referred to as ‘Omo Onile’ Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja, former member of the House of Representatives and former deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has condemned the rising menace of land grabbing, describing it as an illegal and criminal act that threatens...
In this week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we spotlight this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence under the theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, This year’s theme hits closer to home than we often admit. Digital spaces, once imagined as great equalisers, are becoming increasingly dangerous for women and girls in Nigeria. And while the physical world still holds many threats, the online world...
Speaker Abbas has called for an urgent reforms to Nigeria’s occupational safety laws, warning that Nigerian workers continue to suffer preventable injuries, illnesses, and deaths due to weak regulations and inadequate enforcement Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s occupational safety laws to protect millions of workers exposed to avoidable hazards in factories, construction sites, farms, hospitals, and other workplaces. Represented by the Chairman of the...
The House of Representatives has decried the recent increase in airfares during festive season, saying that weight of economic hardship is making travel increasingly unattainable for ordinary Nigerians The House of Representatives on Thursday condemned the sharp increase in airfares during the yuletide period, warning that the trend carries security implications for millions of Nigerians who rely on air travel during the festive season. In response, the lawmakers urged the Federal Government to ease the...
The role of an ambassador requires restraint, maturity, and diplomatic tact, qualities that should be demonstrable before nomination. #FixPolitics has expressed deep concern over the recent list of sixty-five ambassadorial and high commissioner nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate for confirmation. The organisation called for a withdrawal and review of the list. A statement signed by Anthony Ubani, the Executive Director, reads: “The list consists of thirty-four career diplomats and thirty-one non-career...
A motion by the Public Accounts Committee over the alleged ₦16 trillion non-remittance by the CBN triggered chaotic scenes in the House of Representatives The House of Representatives on Wednesday descended into a rowdy session following disagreements among lawmakers over the appropriate committee to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Yemi Cardoso, over the alleged non-remittance of about ₦16 trillion revenue to the Federal Government. The disagreement trailed the consideration...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the House of Representatives for approval President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the House of Representatives for approval. The documents were accompanied by a letter titled “The Federal Government of Nigeria’s 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper” which was read by...
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee has given some commercial banks a 4-day ultimatum to submit documents, and demanded that the CEOs’of GT, Zenith, Access and other commercial banks to appear before the committee in person An ad-hoc committee of the House of Representatives probing deductions of taxes and sundry charges from the earnings of civil and public servants, as well as multiple bank charges on customers’ accounts, has issued a four-day ultimatum to commercial...