SEDC Reaffirms Transparency After Senate Oversight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and full disclosure following an interactive session with the Senate Committee on the Commission as part of the National Assembly’s oversight responsibilities. The Commission said it briefed lawmakers in detail on its financial position, operations, procurement processes, institutional development, strategic […]
Reps Vote on State Police Bill amid Rising Insecurity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it will vote on the proposed State Police Bill on Thursday as part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s growing insecurity. Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing members of the House of Representatives Press Corps on behalf of the […]
Stakeholders Urge NASS to Pass Child Protection Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Advocates of children’s rights have called on the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Bill for an Act to establish the Child Online Access Protection and Online Violence Against Nigerian Child and for Other Related Matters. The call was made at a stakeholders’ roundtable in Abuja on Friday, where participants […]
G-60 Lawmakers Reject Forgery Claim, Back Ugochinyere
By Oluwakemi Kindness The G-60 Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has dismissed allegations of forgery in the nomination of Ikenga Ugochinyere for the position of Minority Leader. They are also insisting that all signatures appended to the nomination were obtained voluntarily. In a statement on Thursday, the lawmakers said 61 out of 81 […]
Senate Approves New Agency for Malaria Elimination
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Wednesday passed for third reading , the bill seeking for establishment of National Agency for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria and other related matters . This is as the sponsor of the bill , Senator Ned Nwoko ( Delta North ) , assured Nigerians that intendment of the bill was achievable […]
61 Opposition Lawmakers Back Ugochinyere for Minority Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness Sixty-one out of 81 opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have formally nominated Ikenga Imo-Ugochinyere as Minority Leader designate, with their resolution already submitted to the Speaker for official announcement. The endorsement of Ugochinyere, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) and represents Ideato North/Ideato South Federal […]
Reps Rally Behind Akande’s ICJ Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has thrown the full weight of the National Assembly behind Professor Dapo Akande’s bid to become a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), describing the renowned legal scholar as a worthy ambassador of Nigeria on the global stage. Kalu gave […]
Reps Demand Urgent Funding for NCDC as Ebola Threat Looms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to immediately provide adequate funding to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to strengthen the country’s preparedness against Ebola and other infectious disease outbreaks. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Amobi Godwin-Ogah, who raised concerns over […]
Senate Condemns Abductions in Oyo and Borno Schools
By Anayo Akwitti The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states, describing the attacks as a threat to Nigeria’s future. Bamidele said the latest kidnappings highlight the urgent need to establish state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security system. […]
NASS to Strengthen Data Protection Laws Amid AI Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has begun moves to reinforce Nigeria’s data protection framework as concerns grow over artificial intelligence (AI), cybercrime, and emerging global digital threats. Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, Sen. Afolabi Salisu, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a three-day Data Protection Awareness Workshop organised […]