While no reason was officially offered for the delay in approving the state of emergency, observers say the decision may be linked to behind-the-scenes consultations. The senate on Wednesday, delayed its planned debate on the motion seeking approval for the proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The motion, which was listed as the first item on the order paper, was unexpectedly stepped down without any detailed explanation. Sponsored by the Leader of...
Two female members of the House of Representatives engaged in a shouting match over the the constitutionality of state of emergency in Rivers A brief commotion unfolded on Wednesday in the House of Representatives chamber as two female lawmakers engaged in a shouting match over developments in Rivers State. Rep. Ebikake Maire Enenimiete (PDP Bayelsa) and Rep. Blessing Amadi (PDP Rivers) engaged in a confrontation over the the constitutionality of state of emergency in Rivers...
In recent days, Nigeria has been gripped by the unfolding story of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, who courageously voiced her concerns over the nation’s escalating economic hardships. Opinion piece by ANTHONY UBANI In a video shared widely on social media, Ms. Uguamaye criticized government policies she believes have exacerbated the rising cost of living, referring to President Bola Tinubu as a “terrible leader” and questioning his...
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,...
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...
“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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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