After a calling out on X social media platform, two bills sponsored by Rep. Sowunmi finally make first reading After citizens called him out for not sponsoring a bill between June 2023 and May 2024, a member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, representing Ojo federal constituency, Lagos state, has presented two of his bills for first reading at plenary today. Both bills titled, ‘Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024...
The representatives gave a 7-day ultimatum to Mr. Wale Tinubu, Managing Director/CEO of Agip Petroleum PLC (now Oando PLC), for not responding to earlier invitation. The House of Representatives has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Mr. Wale Tinubu, Managing Director/CEO of Agip Petroleum PLC (now Oando PLC), for failing to respond to invitations regarding an inquiry into oil spills and related environmental issues involving Aiteo E&P Company and Nigerian Agip Oil Company. During a hearing...
Accolades for Nigerian military for swift response to the Maiduguri flood disaster, and a call for MDAs to prioritise green projects are major highlights of House plenary today Reps urge NEMA to provide relief materials to victims of boat mishap Just as predicted in OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) for the week, the House of Representatives today called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to intervene and provide relief materials to victims of...
The federal government has been tasked by the House of Representatives to increase the budgetary allocation of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to enhance the value reorientation of citizens The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government (FG) to review budgetary allocation to the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in line with current realities and to enable successful reorientation of citizens. The House mandated NOA to increase visibility across all media platforms and put...
OrderPaper’s Legislative Intelligence Forecast Entry (LIFE) presents possible discussions on a wide range of issues, including bank alarm bells, that will be addressed in the National Assembly this week. As the National Assembly prepares for another plenary week, it is as usual, poised to engage in extensive deliberations on several pressing matters of national significance. This week, the National Assembly will engage in discussions covering a wide range of issues crucial to Nigeria’s progress and...
Representatives from the North-east zone in the 10th National Assembly have sponsored 6.5 percent of the house bills in their first year in office. In their inaugural year, representatives from the north-east geopolitical zone have made notable strides in their legislative responsibilities by sponsoring 77 bills. This figure accounts for 6.5 percent of all bills introduced in the House between June 2023 and May 2024. Among these bills, 3 were passed/transmitted, 7 are awaiting report,...
Last week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) issues from the national assembly focuses on surrogacy and fistula regulations Humanitarian invention for displaced persons A motion raised by Sen. Amos K. Yohanna (PDP, Adamawa North) highlighted the crisis affecting the senatorial district where flooding has intensified existing inequalities and vulnerabilities, particularly impacting marginalized groups such as women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. The humanitarian crisis in Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, and Mubi...
Representatives from the south-east geopolitical zone has sponsored 24 percent of the 1175 bills introduced in the first year of the 10th House. Lawmakers from the south-east geopolitical zone have made a significant impact in the 10th assembly by introducing 279 bills, which accounts for 24% of the total 1,175 bills sponsored in the House during the first year. Of this number, 18 were passed/transmitted, 1 bill was adjourned for consideration, 3 bills were consolidated,...
Deputy speaker and the chair, rules and business committee of the house lead in the top 10 list of members with the most bills within the first year As the 10th National Assembly marked its first year in office, OrderPaper released its annual review of legislative performance, offering an important benchmark for evaluating the productivity and influence of lawmakers across both chambers. This year’s report on the number of bills introduced in the Senate and...
North-west lawmakers in the 10th House of Representatives sponsored 217 bills in their first year in office. In their inaugural year, representatives from the north-west geopolitical zone have made notable contributions to the legislative process by sponsoring 217 bills, which accounts for 18.5 percent of all bills introduced in the house. Among these bills, 8 were passed/transmitted, 14 bills are awaiting consideration, 7 bills are awaiting report, and 188 bills are awaiting second reading. Out...
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