Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Assembly, pointed out 8 abandoned projects in Nigeria and the amount wasted on these projects. Top 8 abandoned projects in Nigeria and amount WASTED;1.Ajaokuta steel mills Amount spent $8Billion. 2.Mambila Hydro Power plant Amount spent $5.8Billion. 3.Brass LNG Amount spent $10Billion but disputed by NNPC to be $1.9 Billion. 4.Abuja CCTV project… — Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) April 7, 2024 Nigeria is currently in a critical situation...
Senator Mark was a military governor of Niger State, Minister of communications, Senator and later President of the Senate. Former Senate President, Senator David Mark has expressed gratitude to God and Nigerians for the opportunities to serve in various capacities. Senator Mark made this known on Monday at a church service to commemorate his 76th birthday at St. Mulumba Catholic Chaplaincy in Abuja stressing that God’s favour and mercy as well as the support of...
While wishing Christians a happy Easter celebration, the Speaker calls for prayers for Nigeria to overcome her current socio-economic and security challenges. Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna) facilitates with Christians as they celebrate Easter to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, Speaker Abbas urged Christians and Nigerians to be selfless and sacrifice for one another, as exemplified by Jesus Christ and prayed that...
The aftermath of the invasion by the military was the destruction and killing of some innocent and peace-loving citizens of Igbomotoru community which is rather unfortunate and saddening. Rep. Rodney Ebikebina (PDP, Bayelsa) has cried out over the invasion of the Igbomotoru community in Bayelsa state by military men in search of the perpetrators of the soldier killing incident at Okuama, Delta state. According to him, the aftermath of the military invasion was the destruction...
The inauguration of Nigerian lawmakers marks a significant milestone in the representation of the continental legislative body and Africa as a whole. Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC, Ekiti) has lauded the Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abass for the selection of worthy ambassadors of the House of Representatives as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). He also commended Rep. Philip Agbese (APC, Benue) and other Nigerian lawmakers, including Senator Saliu Mustapha (APC, Kwara Central); Prof. Lilian Obiageli Orogbu, and Rep....
Plenary sittings were adjourned till April 16th 2024 to observe the ongoing Ramadan fast, the Easter holidays and the forthcoming Eid celebration. The Senate and House of Representatives have adjourned plenary sittings till April 16th 2024 to observe the ongoing Ramadan fast, the Easter holidays and the forthcoming Eid celebration. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who presided over Wednesday’s plenary at the Senate, announced the recess. Similarly, the Speaker of the House, Rep Tajudeen...
Our reporter observed that power was out for between 20 seconds to a minute at each of the disruption. The House of Representatives plenary session was characterized by occasional power interruption during Tuesday’s plenary session. It became a call for concern that as serious legislative engagements were ongoing, lawmakers had to pause due to the power outage which happened 10 times. Our reporter observed that power was out between 20 seconds to a minute at...
The difficulty caused by cancer and the increasing number of patients in Nigeria is very frightening and requires immediate action to cushion the effect on diagnosed persons. The cancer scourge, which has claimed many lives due to the financial constraints of affected persons has prompted the House of Representatives to move for free cancer treatment in Nigerian teaching hospitals to reduce the death of patients. Reports indicate that Nigeria has one of the highest cancer...
Lawmakers expressed concern that bandits have been operating incessantly in Benue State unhampered for a long time. The incessant attacks by bandits in Benue state, which have claimed many lives, and properties and rendered many homeless and displaced have become a huge call of concern at the National Assembly. To curtail this ugly insecurity trend, Rep. Austin Achado (APC, Benue) presented a motion of urgent national importance on the need to address the attacks on...
Rep Chinda also emphasized that the minimum wage announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not commensurate with the economic realities of the nation due to the implosion of the naria. The recent economic challenges in Nigeria have subjected workers to untold hardship as many employed Nigerians cannot afford the basic necessities of life due to inflation and a high rise in the cost of living. In reaction to this, the House of Representatives, with...
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