In this edition of Parliament Spotlight, we highlight 12 Facts about Nigeria's First Elected Female Senator, Franca Afegbua
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Victory it was, for ten out of the seventeen ex-governors who sought Senatorial seats in the February 25 National Assembly elections. This piece spotlights these ex-governors along the demographics of incumbent lawmakers, former National Assembly members and newbies READ ALSO: Fact File: Performance Scorecards of Ex-Governors at the 9th Assembly The Red Chamber of the National Assembly has for a long time been perceived as a retirement home for ex-governors in...
As the race for the next leadership of the 10th National Assembly gathers steam, it would be interesting to see how the governing party handles the ‘ghost of 2011/2015’ still roaming. This piece examines the background to the 2011 and 2015 ‘coups’ against the majority party in the National Assembly, as well as a rundown of power-sharing between the Presidency and the National Assembly in the Fourth Republic (1999 – 2023) READ ALSO: 24...
Following the conclusion of elections into 98 out of the 109 Senatorial Districts, here are the three Senators-Elect who would be flying the flag of the women in the incoming 10th National Assembly
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“Only 33% of Nigerians voted NASS candidates on individual merit” – OrderPaper
2 years ago7 min
Foremost Parliamentary Monitoring Organisation, OrderPaper releases final assessment of 2023 National Assembly Polls, confirms bandwagon effect on the legislative elections
OrderPaper Nigeria spotlights ten outgoing state governors who ran for seats in the National Assembly including those who failed to find favour in the sight of the electorate
This week's highlight of activities around the federal parliament spotlights President Buhari's meeting with the House Adhoc Committee on the CBN's Cashless Policy and his assent to ten bills
2023: Why the Kebbi Governorship race is a keen contest to watch
2 years ago5 min
As preparations hot up for the governorship elections in about 29 states of the country, this piece analyses the profiles and chances of the two frontrunners in Kebbi, the Land of Equity. The teacher or the soldier, who has all it takes to get the Kebbi electorate to his side and ride all the way to the Government House The 2023 Kebbi Governorship elections is an interesting scenario to watch out for,...
With the tenure expiration of the Ninth National Assembly just about four months away, we examine the appropriation of N30.173 billion as severance package for the lawmakers and sundry provisions Severance packages refer to pay and benefits given to employees who leave employment at an organisation unwilfully. Typically, such packages are instituted to help protect the newly unemployed and are offered to employees who are laid off or retire. However, they...
Taraba APC: House of Reps Caucus opposes removal of party Chair
2 years ago7 min
Caucus Leader, Rep. Shidi, says the action of a few members of the State Executive Council (SEC) was against Section 12 of APC's Constitution; accuses the PDP of being the mastermind behind the crises rocking the party