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Former lawmaker and son of Kogi ex-governor, dies after Eid prayers

Sharon EboesomiApril 11, 20241 min

He slumped and died on Wednesday shortly after he observed Eid-al-Fitr prayer in Abuja. A former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ankpa, Olamaboro and Omala Federal Constituency in Kogi State, Rep. Mohammed Idris, has been confirmed dead. The deceased was the son of a former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris. READ ALSO: Eid-el-Fitr: House leadership calls for unity, prayers for Nigeria Reports have it that he slumped and died shortly after...

House of Representatives

Eid-el-Fitr: House leadership calls for unity, prayers for Nigeria

Leah TwakiApril 10, 20243 min

Speaker Abbas has enjoined Nigerians, especially Muslims, to offer prayers for Nigeria and her leaders in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr In commemoration of the Eid-el-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the Nigeria House of Representatives celebrates with Muslim Faithful across the nation and beyond. Recognized as one of the most significant festivals on the Islamic Lunar Calendar; Eid-el-Fitr signifies a celebration of gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), spiritual devotion, charity and a new...

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After 3 months as ministers, Akpabio declares Umahi, Geidam’s seats vacant

Sharon EboesomiDecember 20, 20232 min

The uncertainty over the representation of two senatorial districts is ended as the Senate eventually declares Umahi, Geidam’s seats vacant The Senate has declared the seats of Senators Dave Umahi and Geidam Ibrahim vacant. This announcement was made on Wednesday during plenary session by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio who presided over the sitting. This is coming 126 days and 140 days since Umahi and Geidam left red chamber respectively. Both men held...

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Eid-el-Kabir: “Time to reflect on brighter future ahead” – Speaker Abbas

Elizabeth AtimeJune 28, 20232 min

In Eid-el-Kabir message, Speaker of the House of Representatives enjoins citizens to emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to the Almighty Allah by making sacrifices towards the development and growth of Nigeria. READ ALSO: FOR THE RECORD: Inaugural Speech by Tajudeen Abbas | 10th House Speaker Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated Muslim Faithful on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to see the season as a time to ...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Former senate president from Yobe maintains zero bill record

Elizabeth AtimeSeptember 27, 20244 min

Ex-senate president Lawan and other ranking lawmakers representing Yobe state recorded zero in the bills chart As the 10th National Assembly recently clocked one year in office, OrderPaper, in keeping to a five-year tradition, began the publication of the annual performance appraisals which is basically focused on bills processing by members of the Senate and House of Representatives. According to the detailed analysis which focused on work done between June 2023 and May 2024, the...

Parliamentary Resources

Meet 9 members of the 10th National Assembly from Yobe State

Leah TwakiAugust 21, 20247 min

Yobe State, in north-east Nigeria, has a total of nine members in the National Assembly, comprising three senators and six representatives in the House Yobe State was created on 27 August 1991 out of Borno State. The capital is Damaturu, and its largest city by population is Potiskum, which also the home of the former Senate President, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan. The incumbent governor Mai Mala Buni was sworn in on 29 May 2019. He...

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FRA: Fiscal reforms key to addressing Nigeria’s rising debt

Op-ed EditorJuly 22, 20244 min

With a rise in the country’s debt burden from N457.5 billion ($3.33bn) in 2007 to N121.67 trillion ($42.12bn) in 2024, the National Assembly’s moves to amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) is welcome When the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) was enacted in 2007, Nigeria’s external debt was N457.5 billion ($3.33bn). As of 2024, it has ballooned to N121.67 trillion ($42.12bn). This dramatic increase raises questions about the efficacy of the current legislation, which...

House of Representatives

Tinubu to declare inaugural legislative week open

Leah TwakiJune 25, 20243 min

The House of Representatives is set to resume its second session of the 10th Assembly and hold the inaugural legislative week Barring last minute changes, the House of Representatives has announced the resumption of its second session of the 10th National Assembly on Thursday, June 27, 2024. This was contained in a statement by the Spokesman of the House, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. (APC Ekiti). Rotimi stated that the development was communicated to Honourable...

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State Police: President Jonathan in, lGP Egbetokun out

Leah TwakiApril 23, 20243 min

IGP Egbetokun’s views on the creation of State Police contradict the views of former President Jonathan. The Inspector of General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun has proposed integrating the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as a Department under the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) rather than establishing a State Police structure. Egbetokun made these comments during his address at the National Dialogue on State Policing, hosted by...

Parliamentary Resources

Federal Constituencies and Senatorial Districts in Nigeria’s National Assembly

Sharon EboesomiApril 16, 202435 min

In this report, OrderPaper’s Sharon Eboesomi gives a breakdown on the Federal Constituencies and Senatorial Districts under the Nigerian National Assembly.

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