HomeTag

Hightlight Archives - Page 43 of 194 - Parliament Reports

Meet Sen. Imasuen, the ethics committee chairman probing the Natasha-Akpabio faceoff

Imasuen takes the spotlight as the senate braces for a high-stakes showdown as its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions takes center stage in the unfolding Natasha-Akpabio drama. As tensions continue to rise between Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the senate committee on ethics, privileges, and public petition is expected to launch a formal investigation into the altercations and allegations involving the two lawmakers. Parliament Reports recalls that following...

Reps to probe oil companies over ₦9.4 trn public debt

Chevron, Shell, Total, Seplat and other oil companies are to face the House Committee on Public Account in a week long probe over N9.4 trillion owed  to the Federation Account Chevron Nigeria Ltd, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Total E&P Nigeria, Oando Oil Ltd, Seplat Energy and other oil companies have been summoned to an investigative hearings by the House of Representatives, through its Committee on Public Accounts, to address outstanding debts of N9.4 trillion owed ...

OrderPaper, NEITI Collaborate on Rembinar Dialogue Series on Resource Governance

In a significant move to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive sector, OrderPaper Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have launched the Rembinar Dialogue Series. This dynamic virtual initiative aims to facilitate in-depth discussions on resource governance, climate change, and energy transition, with a focus on the impact of tax reforms on the extractive industries. OrderPaper, Nigeria’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, is proud to announce...

Tinubu signs ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget into law

This marks a 99.96% increase from the 2024 budget of ₦27.5 trillion, reflecting the administration’s commitment to infrastructure, economic growth, and debt management. President Bola Tinubu has signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The bill was signed on Friday at a brief ceremony at the State House in Abuja. Parliament Reports recalls that the bill, was passed by the National Assembly on February 13, after increasing it from the initial N49.7 trillion...

Mrs Akpabio dismisses Natasha’s allegations, vows legal action

Meanwhile, Sen Ireti recalled a conversation in which Natasha mentioned that Akpabio had asked to meet her at a hotel. The wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, has strongly refuted the sexual harassment allegations leveled against her husband, Senator Godswill Akpabio, by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking to journalists shortly after the allegations surfaced, Mrs. Akpabio described them as baseless and a product of wild imagination. She recalled the longstanding cordial relationship between...

Natasha accuses Akpabio of sexual harassment

“Now that you’re a senator, I’m going to create time for us to come spend quality moments here, you will enjoy it.” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi central)  has leveled severe allegations  against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of making inappropriate sexual advances toward her. The lawmaker made the allegations during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, citing a pattern of personal and political frustrations she has faced as a...

7 Years of Stagnation: Reps probe Odukpani oil and gas park | RemTracker

The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the stalled Odukpani Oil and Gas Park project in Cross River State, raising concerns about its future and its potential to revolutionize Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The House of Representatives has mandated its committee on Nigerian content development and monitoring to investigate the non-completion of the oil and gas park project in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. This investigation is to ensure...

Tax reform bills will serve Nigerians’ interests – Speaker Abbas

Speaker Abbas has assured that the tax reform bills will be thoroughly examined to ensure they serve the best interests of Nigerians The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has assured Nigerians that the House will meticulously examine the proposed tax reform bills to ensure they serve the best interests of the people. Speaking at a public hearing on the bills in Abuja on Wednesday, organised by the Special Committee on Tax Reform...

Tax Reforms: Senate adjourns for retreat and more consultations

The retreat will review all submissions and memoranda to craft legislation acceptable to all regions and stakeholders.  The senate has reiterated its dedication to a comprehensive review of all submissions on the tax reform bills, emphasising the need for thorough scrutiny and stakeholder engagement. To advance this effort, the senate committee on finance has scheduled a three-day retreat for consultations with experts. The committee’s chairman, Sen. Sani Musa (APC, Niger east), announced this during a...

Natasha slams Akpabio with N1.3 billion lawsuit

At the center of the controversy is a post saying Natasha believed being a lawmaker was merely about “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers.” Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has filed a defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The suit, lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court on February 25, 2025, also names the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and his Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon...

pr logo footer

Parliament Reports is a media platform that provides legislative intelligence, policy analysis, data analytics, and dedicated reportage of Nigeria's national and state assemblies. Parliament Reports is owned by OrderPaper Nigeria

Join our Community

Subscription Form

(c) All rights reserved.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

X

Please email us - contents@orderpaper.ng - if you need this content for legitimate research purposes. Please check our privacy policy