As the Nigerian National Assembly gears up for another legislative week, the nationwide protest by labour unions, among other issues, is one to take centre stage at plenary. OrderPaper, in this LIFE SERVICE, discusses some of these issues. As the nation grapples with a myriad of pressing concerns, the National Assembly finds itself at the epicentre of public scrutiny and expectation to address a multitude of concerns raised by various segments of society. The legislative...
Bauchi State, in the north-east Nigeria, has a total of fifteen members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and twelve representatives in the House
Emeka Ihedioha rose politically through the ranks from being an aide to a deputy senate president to deputy speaker of the House of Representatives and then governor of Imo state until the Supreme Court struck. Esther Adedoyin examines his political trajectory in this EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES. Emeka Ihedioha was born on March 24, 1965, in Mbutu, Imo State, South-East Nigeria. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Lagos....
Borno State, in the north-east Nigeria, has a total of thirteen members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and ten representatives in the House Borno, a state in the northeastern part of Nigeria, has Maiduguri as the capital. Nicknamed ‘God’s own state,’ Borno was created in 1976 when the former North-Eastern region was broken up. “Borno” takes its name from the historic emirate of Borno, with the emirate’s old capital of Maiduguri serving...
As the Nigerian National Assembly gears up for its next legislative week, speculations abound regarding the pressing issues that will take centre stage. OrderPaper, in this LIFE SERVICE, lists some of these issues. In a week rife with many uncertainties, Nigeria finds itself grappling with a multitude of pressing issues that have captured the attention of the nation and the corridors of the National Assembly are abuzz with anticipation, as these pressing issues demand attention....
Akwa Ibom State, in the south-south Nigeria, has a total of thirteen members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and ten representatives in the House Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe River...
Ondo State, in the south-west Nigeria, has a total of twelve members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and nine representatives in the House
Driven by activism and relentless advocacy for democracy and good governance, Shehu Sani has journeyed from street protests to military dungeons and a four-year stint at the Senate. Esther Adedoyin examines his political trajectory in this EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES. Shehu Sani is many things including a politician, ex-senator, author, playwright, and human rights activist. Born October 29, 1967, in Tudun Wada, Kaduna state, he got his education at the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) primary...
After a twice-extended break from plenary, the National Assembly (NASS) resumes core parliamentary business today. In this Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE), OrderPaper highlights pressing national issues that are predicted to make it before the hallowed chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives during the week. The return to plenary parliamentary duties heralds a period of intense deliberation and decision-making with lawmakers at the forefront, braced and ready to tackle a diverse array of...
Here are the top bills and motions for debate at plenary this week before lawmakers at the House of Representatives. The National Assembly is set to resume plenary after its Easter and Sallah break. OrderPaper recalls that the resumption was originally slated for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. But it was moved to Tuesday, April 23, 2024, due to the desire by members to resume plenary in the remodelled and restructured main chamber. The Chairman, House...
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