Reps Passes 14yrs Imprisonment Bill For Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions

Reps Passes 14yrs Imprisonment Bill For Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for third reading, "A bill for an act to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment of students in tertiary educational institutions and related matters connected therewith". The bill proposes fourteen years imprisonment for those convicted of the offences and five year imprisonment or five million naira fine for heads of institutions that refused to act on complaints of sexual harassment […]

October 31, 2024 24 4

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Children’s Parliament, Urges Govt to Boost Education, Child Protection Measures

By Adetinuyo Emma The Speaker of 7th Nigeria’s National Children’s Parliament Hon Progress Umo, has urged the federal government and stakeholders to prioritize substantial investments in education, highlighting the need to implement the Safe School Declaration. Hon Umo, representing Akwa Ibom State, who made the call at a sitting Organized by Save the Children Nigeria in collaboration with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs in Abuja, highlighted areas to include securing […]

October 26, 2024 78 1

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National Assembly

Insecurity: Reps Debunks Summoning FCT minister, DG DSS

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Wednesday clarified that it did not summon the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin over the rising rate of crime in the capital city. The House had on Tuesday, following the adoption of a motion by Representative Dabo Haruna on the disturbing activities of criminals popularly known as "One […]

October 24, 2024 20 9

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National Assembly

Constitution Review: Reps to Engage NGF, NGE, LG Chairmen, CSOs, Others

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review says it will engage the Nigerian Governors Forum, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Chairmen of the 18 Political Parties, Civil Society Organisations, amongst others, as part of activities for the ongoing review. The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu who made this known during the committee's meeting in Abuja, also said that […]

October 23, 2024 21 4

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National Assembly

Reps to scrutinise acquisition of foreign military platforms by Nigerian Navy

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Navy has resolved to scrutinise the process leading to the acquisition of foreign military platforms by the Nigerian Navy. This is as the committee expressed it displeasure over the dismissal of Seaman Haruna Abbas. Chairman of the committee, Representative Yusuf Gagdi, made this known while addressing newsmen after a meeting with the leadership of Nigerian Navy in Abuja on Monday. Gagdi […]

October 22, 2024 19 5

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National Assembly

Jigawa Tanker Explosion Has Left Our Nation In Shock, Mourning, Says Deputy Speaker, Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has extended his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the devastating tanker explosion that occurred Tuesday night at Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State. Kalu also commiserated with the government and the entire people of Jigawa State over the sudden deaths. This follows the death of over 100 persons in the explosion […]

October 16, 2024 19 6

National Assembly

Don’t Disregard NASS Invitations – President Tinubu tells MDAs

By Anayo Akwitti The Presidency on Monday called on heads of government Ministries , Departments and Agencies ( MDAs), to always honour invitations for appearances at the National Assembly in line with existing cordial working relationship between the Executive and legislative arms of government. The call from the President on the need for honouring invitations of the National Assembly by heads of MDAs , came barely 24 hours after the […]

October 14, 2024 12

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National Assembly

Presidential Aide Commends Tinubu’s Commitment to Financial Reforms As Senate Screens PenCom DG

By Anayo Akwitti The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his ongoing financial reforms and emphasis on fiscal discipline. This he said is as particularly demonstrated during the screening of Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, the newly appointed Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) by the Senate. Speaking in a statement he said the screening by the […]

October 11, 2024 18 2

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Reps Committed To Legislations For Wellbeing Of Girl-Child, Says Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness In commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girlchild, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has assured of the parliament's commitment to legislations, policies geared towards the protection of the girlchild in Nigeria. International Day of the Girlchild is observed annually every October 11 to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership. The 2024 International Day of the Girl is […]

October 11, 2024 18 4