The proposed amendment to the motion was aimed at inadvertently finding lasting solution to the insecurity faced in the region owing to the prolonged detention of the IPOB leader. READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda Attempts to secure the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, suffered a major setback on Tuesday, as the Speaker...
Sponsor of the motion worried that the Operation of illegal garages and pick-up points within the Federal Capital City poised a security threat to residents READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda The Senate has stressed the need to urgently stem the tide of illegal motor parks and pick-up points within Abuja Metropolis to avoid a breach of security. To this end, it urged the...
The Federal Executive Council in May 2023 approved the concession of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to the Corporation American Airport Consortium for the duration of 20 years. READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, ten issues that should top the agenda The Senate has condemned, in strong terms, the concession of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, as public interest was not factored...
The Bill sponsored by Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe was mooted in March 2022 in the Ninth House of Representatives but failed to move beyond the Committee level READ ALSO: Parliament Spotlight: Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga | Reps Deputy Chief Whip A federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, and Speak Out Africa; a non-governmental organisation, have reinforced the need for the pending bill on the validity of the United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be made...
The Adhoc Committee to investigate the allegation made by JAMB will also probe the examination body’s facilities with a view to averting such incidents in future. READ ALSO: JAMB Validity Bill: Rep Akande-Sadipe, NGO seek quick passage of legislation The House of Representatives on Wednesday implored the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to immediately halt further action on the issue of the alleged manipulation of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...
Lawmakers in the Senate urged relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies to release funds as provided for in the 2023 budget for dredging of blocked canals and water bodies, amongst others. READ ALSO: Senate passes crucial resolution on Calabar-Oban-Ekang Road The Senate has requested an urgent intervention in the flooding issues in Sagamu, Ijebu Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District, Ogun State, Edu and Patigi Areas of Kwara North Senatorial District of Kwara...
This week, our Parliament Spotlight is focused on the lawmaker representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State in the House of Representatives. She doubles as the only female Principal Officer among nineteen men in both chambers of Nigeria’s federal parliament. READ ALSO: Parliament Spotlight: Franca Afegbua; Nigeria’s First Elected Female Senator When the results of the 2023 National Assembly elections were fully unveiled to Nigerians, it was clear to many that...
Senators lamented the deplorable state of Calabar -Oban-Ekang Road in Cross River State despite budgetary provision rehabilitation. READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, 10 issues that should top the agenda The Senate has called for an urgent need to rehabilitate the Calabar-Oban-Ekang Road in Cross River State. The call was contained in a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South) at Wednesday’s plenary. Leading debate on the motion, Ekpeyong...
The lawmakers in the Senate had during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, rescheduled its plenary sessions to just Tuesdays and Wednesdays. READ ALSO: As 10th NASS resumes, 10 issues that should top the agenda The Senate has announced an increase in its weekly sitting days, with the lawmakers agreeing to hold plenary sessions thrice weekly. The development followed a Point of Order raised during Wednesday’s plenary by Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia...
The House of Reps is holding its second plenary for the week since its resumption from a two-week break. However, the session suffered a slight setback following some minutes of blackout in the Chamber. Find out what our Correspondent filed below. READ ALSO: 10TH NASS: Composition of the Nigerian House of Representatives | Age, Gender Legislative activities suffered a temporary hitch on Wednesday, following an unexpected blackout in the National...
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