A core part of the law making process is the debate on ‘general principles of a bill.’ Indeed, the House of Representatives and the Senate both adhere to conventional parliamentary procedures, just like most official gatherings. There are however, rules guiding this process in parliament and this week’s episode of #MondayMeme highlights some of the Rules of Debate in the Nigerian Senate; the red chamber of the National Assembly. Below are a few of them:...
OrderPaperToday – Newly appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Christian Olakpe has declared that he would not entertain pleas from family, relatives and friends over erring motorists apprehended by his men on duty. Olakpe, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), who appeared before the Lagos State House of Assembly to explain the constant traffic gridlock in the state, told the lawmakers of his firm...
Across the length and breadth of Nigeria, here are the biggest stories around Nigeria’s legislators and the institution of parliament you mustn’t miss this Thursday: “We’ll not compromise BVAS data in 2023” – INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that data on the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) will be secured and not compromised during the 2023 General Election. INEC’s Deputy Director of ICT, Lawrence Bayode, gave the assurance on...
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives accuse Minister of negligence; wants her immediate resignation or sack by the President following handling of flooding crisis. The Niger Delta Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for the resignation or sack by President Muhammadu Buhari of the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruq. The lawmakers who made the call on Monday, during a briefing at the National Assembly Complex...
