Budget Motion Sparks Heated Exchange in House of Reps
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a motion on the poor implementation of the budget and delays in releasing funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Hon. Mascot Ikwechegh, who represents an Abia State constituency, sponsored the motion to address concerns about slow budget […]
State Police Bill Has Strong Safeguards Against Abuse — Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians and the international community that the proposed State Police Bill contains robust constitutional safeguards designed to prevent abuse and ensure accountability. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and […]
Senate Grills NWDC Over ₦943m Board Allowances
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on Regional Development has queried the operations of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), raising concerns over the payment of about ₦943 million in board allowances, delays in appointing executive directors and persistent governance challenges slowing the commission’s take-off. At an investigative hearing with officials of the commission and […]
Reps Summon AGF, Threaten Sanctions Over Oversight Snub
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has issued a final summons to the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, ordering him to appear before the committee on Monday, July 13, over his alleged failure to honour repeated invitations and submit key financial documents. The committee warned that it would […]
Senate Seeks Urgent Action Over South Africa Xenophobia
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has called for urgent diplomatic intervention over the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, who raised concerns over reports that anti-migrant groups in South Africa issued an ultimatum ordering […]
Reps Hit Record with 2,747 Bills in Three Years
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it has introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, describing the achievement as the highest legislative output since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. The figures were unveiled on Monday during a media briefing at the […]
Agbese Warns NYSC Reforms Threaten National Unity
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He warned that some of the changes could undermine the scheme’s core mandate of national integration and weaken Nigeria’s national […]
Reps Push Tougher Laws, Special Court for Oil Thieves
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft has called for tougher laws and the establishment of a special court to prosecute crude oil thieves and pipeline vandals, saying existing legal frameworks are no longer strong enough to deter offenders. Chairman of the Committee, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, made the call at […]
Reps to Push Reserved Seats for PWDs After Women’s Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker Abbas Tajudeen says the House of Representatives will push for constitutionally reserved legislative seats for persons with disabilities (PWDs) after concluding work on the proposed special seats for women. Speaker Abbas made this known on Thursday in Abuja while hosting a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) delegation led by the UN […]
NILDS Inaugurates ACTU to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Fight
By Zainab Bakare, Julian Osamoto The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance with the inauguration of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The institute says the new unit will help prevent corruption, promote integrity and strengthen internal accountability mechanisms. Speaking at the […]