Kauthar Khaleel, Author at OrderPaper

Speaker Abbas declares two Reps seats vacant

So far, four seats in the House have been declared vacant by the Speaker. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has declared the seats of two lawmakers vacant. The speaker also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to organise bye-elections for the affected Federal Constituencies. The declaration follows letters of resignation tendered by Hon. Olatunji Olubunmi-Ojo (APC, Ondo) and Hon. Tanko Sununu (APC, Kebbi), respectively as members of the 10th...

Senate

Akpabio seeks unity among Senators to provide good governance

Kauthar Khaleel2 days ago2 min

Senator Akpabio encouraged senators to put the interest of Nigeria first, uphold the principles of democracy in all engagements, and processes, and work towards a more secure, prosperous and united Nigeria. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has pleaded with his colleagues to set aside personal differences and work together to provide good governance in the interest of Nigerians. Senator Akpabio made the plea in an address welcoming the lawmakers back from their annual...

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NNPCL, 47 other companies owe FG $9.85bn – NEITI Report

Kauthar Khaleel1 week ago10 min

Dr. Orji said details of the NEITI report will support civil society with their advocacy, public debates, and tracking of reforms in the sector to hold government at all levels and companies accountable. Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, (NEITI) has revealed that the total unremitted revenues to the Federation by some relevant government agencies and companies in the oil and gas sector in the year 2021 have risen to over $9.85bn. This is even...

House of Representatives Open House

Legislative Agenda: Speaker Abbas meets OrderPaper, other development partners

Kauthar Khaleel1 week ago6 min

The Speaker acknowledged the technical support and contributions provided to the National Assembly by OrderPaper and other development partners, which he noted have partly contributed to the success story of the Legislative Business of the House in the past. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has reiterated the commitment of the House to collaborate with development partners towards the successful implementation of the Legislative Agenda and an improved National...

House of Representatives

“Protect Akwa Ibom coastal communities from pirates” – Reps tell security agencies

Kauthar Khaleel3 months ago3 min

Odudoh said that the activities of pirates and their involvement in organised crimes threaten national security and the economic activities in the affected coastal communities. READ ALSO: Reps move to address incessant killings and kidnappings in Ondo State The House of Representatives has called on the relevant security agencies to deploy more security personnel to coastal communities in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria. The call is sequel to a motion moved by...