IPU Appoints Deputy Speaker, Kalu into WTO”s Steering Committee
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has been invited to join the Steering Committee of the Parliamentary Conference on the World Trade Organization (PCWTO), a significant development that will enable Nigeria to benefit from African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) global trade policies and boost trade across Africa. The invitation […]
FCT Minister Expresses Satisfaction with A2-Pai, Pai-Gomani Road Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction over the progress of the 30.4-kilometer A2-Pai and Pai-Gomani road projects in Kwali Area Council. Wike made the remarks during an inspection tour of the road projects on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The Minister commended the contractors, particularly Zeberced, for […]
House Says Binance Bribery Allegations Is Against Members Not Institution
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Saturday urged the public to rely on verified facts and not be misled by recycled claims aimed at discrediting it and public officials. The call follows it concern over bribery allegations made by a Binance official against some members of the 10th House who allegedly demanding a bribe […]
Wike Reaffirms Commitment to Contractor Accountability as FCT Projects Progress
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the government’s commitment to holding contractors accountable for the timely and high-quality execution of critical infrastructure projects in Abuja. Speaking on Friday after inspecting ongoing road construction projects, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace of work and reassured […]
$150M Bribery Allegation: Agbese Demands Retraction and Apology From Gambaryan
By Chinedu Echianu Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese has expressed outrage at allegations by Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of the controversial crypto firm Binance, claiming that the lawmaker was among those who demanded a $150 million crypto bribe from him. Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement officer, was working for […]
Stakeholders Seeks Urgent Electoral Act Reforms To Address Gaps
Oluwakemi Kindness The urgent need for reforms in the nation’s electoral legal framework on Thursday again came to the fore, with stakeholders citing gaps and inconsistencies revealed during the 2023 general elections. Experts advocated this view during a consultative meeting with election petition lawyers organized by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in […]
NILDS Pushes for Stronger Gender Inclusion in Nigeria’s Legislature
By Sofiat Adenekan The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, is pushing for greater gender inclusion in Nigeria’s legislative process. At a validation workshop in Abuja, NILDS Director-General, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, stressed the slow progress in women’s empowerment despite various initiatives. He highlighted the 2023 general elections, where female representation in governance remained […]
NDLEA Declares Four Members Of ‘Barryshine’ Drug Cartel Wanted
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Suleiman Aremu Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine, Ejeoto) wanted for their involvement in multiple drug trafficking activities for which ‘Barryshine’ is currently facing criminal charges at a Federal High Court in Lagos. A statement on Monday by the spokesperson of […]
OrderPaper Rebrands to Strengthen Parliamentary Monitoring and Public Policy Advocacy
Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s independent parliamentary monitoring organization, OrderPaper, has announce a significant rebranding initiative designed to strengthen parliamentary monitoring, public policy advocacy while reinforcing its identity. This transformation reflects OrderPaper’s continued dedication to bridging the gap between parliament, policy, and the public through the strategic use of data and technology to drive civic engagement and […]
CSO Warns On Inherent Danger In Creation of More States
By Chinedu Echianu Notable civil society organisation, the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness has strongly condemned any proposal for the creation of new states in Nigeria, insisting that such action would not only worsen the country’s current economic crisis but would also lead to heightened regional disparities, escalating governance costs, and distract from […]