Delta state has seen a very poor performance from its only female representative since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly Delta state has a total of 13 lawmakers in both chambers of the national assembly. Of these 13, only 3 failed to sponsor any bill in the first year of the 10th NASS. A detailed analysis by OrderPaper on the performance of lawmakers between June 2023 and May 2024 shows that Delta state lawmakers...
Bauchi state reps in the 10th NASS have pumped up the volume of bills but lead largely from behind in value and progression There has been an increased call for youth inclusion in political decision-making especially at the national assembly. This is because there are expectations young individuals will introduce new, innovative and unique ideas into the system, drawing increased interest from youths in the country amongst other benefits. The national assembly in recent times...
OrderPaper’s signature policy review on the transition of politicians from the legislature to the executive (FLEX) gets positive reviews Commendations have continued to pour in for OrderPaper Nigeria over the release of its expository work on the significance and impact of the transition of political actors from the legislature to the executive (FLEX) on democracy and public service delivery in the country. Former minister of education and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and...
According to OrderPaper’s Epia, Nigeria’s debt increased by a startling 585% between 2015 and 2023, from N12.8 trillion to N87.91 trillion. The Executive Director, OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative, Oke Epia, has called on Nigerians to ensure government’s accountability in order to fix and block the loopholes and leakages in the public finances space. This is as he expressed hope that Nigeria’s economy will benefit from the amended Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), spurring growth and development. Epia...
OrderPaper organised a dialogue centred on the pivotal role of private sector engagement to address public finance management in Nigeria. The Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Victor Muruako, Esq has called on the private sector to actively engage with the public sector to uphold accountability and prudent management of public resources. Muruako made this known while speaking at a private sector dialogue on public finance management and fiscal reforms on Monday, June...
In a groundbreaking move toward environmental sustainability, President Tinubu’s directive mandates Ministries and Agencies to transition to CNG-powered vehicles. This bold step signifies a significant shift towards cleaner energy solutions, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote a greener future for Nigeria. However, what are the overall implications and the fine lines of this transformative policy change? In recent years, the world has witnessed a growing concern over environmental issues, particularly the adverse effects of...
What exactly is responsible for the recurrent fuel queues? Nigerians are Tired. Why hasn’t a lasting solution been found, 68 years later? Despite technological advancements and periodic promises of solutions by the government, the sight of long lines at petrol stations remains a regular occurrence, leaving many to wonder why this problem still plagues the nation. Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), the country’s profit-inclined state oil company, assures the public that it has rectified...
David Mark, known for his blunt talk, did not pass through the Senate without his share of controversies as OrderPaper’s Sharon Eboesomi writes on EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES. Although he began his senatorial career in 1999 representing the people of Benue South senatorial district, it is fair to refer to him as the longest-serving Senate President as he served in this position for two (2) terms (2007–2015) under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Born on April...
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...
William Wragg, who used the personal numbers of other MPs in a honeytrap sexting scheme, has “voluntarily” resigned from his position as Conservative whip and will now serve as an independent member of parliament in the Commons. On Monday, William Wragg, the MP for Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester, announced his resignation from his position as head of the Commons’ public administration and constitutional affairs committee and vice-chairman of the 1922 committee of Tory backbenchers. A...
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