Sen. Kingibe apologised for walking out on the senate but said “I expect fairness in the senate for everybody; concessions are given to other people, and I expect them to be given to me also.” The senate was thrown into a moment of tension during Thursday’s plenary session when Sen. Ireti Kingibe (LP, FCT) attempted to raise a motion of urgent national importance regarding the demolition of an estate in Abuja. The ensuing exchange between...
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into an alleged misappropriation and misapplication of the $232 million loan intended for nutrition intervention programmes in Nigeria. The House of Representatives has directed its committees on nutrition and food security, judiciary, finance, aids, loan, and debt management to investigate an alleged mismanagement of the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) World Bank loan, valued at $232 million (approximately ₦350 billion). The loan was intended to support...
Uproar in the House of Representatives as opposition protests the defection of another Labour Party Rep to APC The defection of another Labour Party (LP) lawmaker to the All Progressives Congress (APC) sparked an uproar on the floor of the House on Thursday, with opposition members protesting the move and calling for the lawmaker’s seat to be declared vacant. Speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC Kaduna), announced the defection of Rep. Ajang Alfred...
Sen. Karimi opposed the motion, arguing that the minister should not be restrained from performing his statutory duties without first being heard. The senate has directed the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately suspend all ongoing demolitions of buildings and structures in the Abuja, except those sanctioned by a court order. This resolution followed the senate’s decision to establish an ad-hoc committee tasked with summoning the minister to provide explanations...
According to Sen. Ngwu, Julius Berger has failed to respond to multiple invitations to provide explanations for the project’s delays and cost escalations, despite receiving over ₦18 billion in public funds. The Senate has issued a warrant for the arrest of Dr. Peer Lubasch, Managing Director (MD) of Julius Berger PLC, following the company’s repeated refusal to appear before the Senate Committee on Works to address concerns over the delayed execution of the Itu-Odukpani Highway...
As required by the Constitution, Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 appropriation bill before the National Assembly. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signalled his readiness to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 by 10:30 a.m. This was made known by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary. Akpabio said, “His Excellency, the President of Nigeria has indicated his interest...
A vacancy is declared in the House today as Reps. Bob and Ugochinyere engage in a proxy battle over Rivers politics Reps declare Idahosa’s seat vacant The House of Representatives has declared the seat of deputy governor of Edo state, Denis Idahosa, vacant. In a letter read by the Speaker Rep. Tajudeen Abbas on the floor of the House on Wednesday, the House Leader Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC Edo), asked the House to declare the...
Governor Okpebholo’s farewell, the declaration of his seat vacant, and a resolution for urgent repairs of a long-neglected road dominated today’s senate plenary. Akpabio appoints ex-senate clerk as chief of staff The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced the appointment of Chinedu Francis Akubueze, the outgoing Clerk of the Senate, as his new Chief of Staff. The announcement was made during Tuesday’s plenary, where Akpabio commended Akubueze’s years of dedication and service to the...
The southern Caucus in the House has backed President Tinubu’s controversial tax bills despite stiff opposition from some of their colleagues. The southern caucus of the House of Representatives has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s controversial tax reform bills while emphasising their commitment to ongoing dialogue with Nigerians. Addressing the press on Tuesday, Rep. Nicholas Mutu (PDP, Delta), leader of the caucus, affirmed their readiness to engage with diverse perspectives on the bills. The proposed legislation...
Akubueze is retiring after serving as senate clerk since March 4, 2022, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has announced the appointment of Chinedu Francis Akubueze, the outgoing Clerk of the Senate, as his new Chief of Staff. The announcement was made during Wednesday’s plenary, where Akpabio commended Akubueze’s years of dedication and service to the National Assembly. This development follows the National Assembly Service Commission’s...
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