Abdullahi A Balogun, Author at OrderPaper

OrderPaper commended for excellent delivery of USAID project

Abdullahi A BalogunNovember 27, 20244 min

OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to promoting fiscal transparency and accountability reforms on the USAID project. OrderPaper was specifically commended for excellent delivery of the Growth Initiatives for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT) project, an activity under the Strengthening Civil Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project implemented by Palladium International and funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In a letter addressed to Oke Epia,...

House of Representatives PERFORMANCE SCORECARD

After 16 months in office, Rep. Alabi sponsors 11 bills in two days

Abdullahi A BalogunOctober 9, 20243 min

In the aftermath of of OrderPaper’s 10th National Assembly report cards, Rep. Akin Alabi sponsors 11 bills in two consecutive plenary sittings. After OrderPaper‘s performance appraisals of the 10th National Assembly revealed that he did not sponsor any bill in his first year in office, member representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency, Oyo state, Rep. Akin Alabi, has sponsored a total of eleven bills in the last two plenary sittings held Tuesday and Wednesday. These bills, which...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Meet the senators with most number of bills

Abdullahi A BalogunOctober 1, 20242 min

Senators Tahir Monguno and Barau Jibrin top the list with the most number of bills sponsored in the period under the review In a bid to promote transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s legislative bodies, OrderPaper Nigeria has conducted a thorough analysis of the 10th Senate’s first year in office. This appraisal category focuses on the senators who have sponsored the most number of bills, shedding light on their bills tally and progression The analysis reveals...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Ex-gov, youngest senator sponsor most bills as newbies

Abdullahi A BalogunSeptember 23, 20243 min

A former governor and youngest senator record the most number of bills sponosred among newbies in the 10th Senate OrderPaper‘s analysis has revealed the top performers among first-time senators in terms of bill sponsorship. Leading the pack are Senators Daniel Olugbenga representing Ogun East and Asuquo Ekpenyong representing Cross River South, each having sponsored an impressive 13 bills. They are closely followed by Senator Banigo Harry representing Rivers West, who introduced 11 bills. The performance...

National Assembly Politics

Protests, public discontent and the 10th National Assembly | ANALYSIS

Abdullahi A BalogunAugust 21, 20244 min

As Nigeria grapples with protests and widespread disenchantment with poor governance, indications of a subdued national assembly are very concerning The #EndBadGovernance protests staged nationwide from August 1st to 10th 2024, exposed not only the frustrations of citizens with the current administration but also a concerning imbalance in the country’s system of checks and balances. The president’s policies are hurting citizens… The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which marked its first year in office...

Parliamentary Resources

Ibrahim Hadeija: From one deputy position to another

Abdullahi A BalogunAugust 8, 20242 min

Ibrahim Hassan Hadeija serves as the deputy chief of staff to the President of Nigeria, working in the office of the Vice President. He is among the several former legislators who have moved into executive roles under the Tinubu administration. This series on ex-NASS members mirrors his journey to date. Early life and educational background… Ibrahim Hadeija was born in 1965 to the family of late elder statesman, Alhaji Hassan Hadejia who was until his...

Parliamentary Resources

Onyejeocha: Only female ex-legislator in Tinubu’s cabinet

Abdullahi A BalogunAugust 6, 20242 min

After a four-term stint in the House of Representtaives, Nkiru Onyejeocha, now serves the country as a minister in the Tinubu cabinet Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejocha was born on November 23, 1969, in Isuochi, Umunneochi local government area of Abia State. She began her educational journey at her home town before attending the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and graduated with a diploma in social work/community development before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the...

Parliamentary Resources

Tunji-Ojo: From NDDC oversight to interior minister

Abdullahi A BalogunJuly 8, 20243 min

The incumbent minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, is one of those who made the transition from the legislature to the executive under the Tinubu administration. Here’s what to know about him in this Ex-NASS members’ series Earlier this year, allegations surfaced that New Planet Project Limited, received ₦438.1 million for consultancy services from the ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation supervised by suspended minister, Betta Edu. The company was linked to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who quickly...

National Assembly Politics Offsides and Softsides

TRENDING: Is Tinubu’s cap a signature capture of the national assembly?

Abdullahi A BalogunJuly 3, 20246 min

A growing number of legislators in the national assembly are being spotted wearing President Tinubu’s cap, raising cogent questions on legislative independence, democratic wellbeing, and government accountability In Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly, a peculiar trend has emerged: lawmakers donning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signature cap. The distinctive design long associated with the president has found its way onto the heads of numerous lawmakers in parliament, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio thereby sparking discussions about the...

State Assemblies

Imo assembly suspends four members over ‘impeachment plot’

Abdullahi A BalogunJuly 3, 20242 min

Crisis is brewing in the Imo State House of Assembly as four members are slammed with suspension over alleged impeachment plot The Imo State House of Assembly has suspended four lawmakers indefinitely for allegedly plotting to impeach the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe. The speaker made this known during a 20-minute plenary on Tuesday, where he accused the four lawmakers of inciting other members and scheming for his impeachment, an act he termed as an...

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