The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has said that the people of the Niger Delta had decided to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue in office beyond 2027 because of the projects that the administration has brought to the Niger Delta region. Akpabio made the call at the weekend at the grand finale…
By Nelson Ogbu The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution convened its North Central Zonal Public Hearing today at the Ali Akwe Doma Banquet Hall in Lafia, Nasarawa State, drawing diverse voices from across Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau States, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The event, chaired by Rt….
The Senate has recommended a compensation of N200 million for the family of a two-year-old boy who was killed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a raid in Asaba, Delta State. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, disclosed this while addressing journalists…
Audit report : Senate clarifies stance on N210trillion …. says unaccounted for and not stolen by NNPC …Insists on appearance of Ojulari before it. The Senate through its committee on Public Accounts , clarified on Thursday that the N210trillion financial infraction raised against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ( NNPCL) , in the audit…
By David Okoh In a landmark push to combat Nigeria’s deepening hunger crisis, the House of Representatives is set to host a high-level summit themed “Curbing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Through Effective Synergies” as part of its Green Chamber Open Week activities. Announcing the initiative at a press conference on Thursday, Hon. Chike Okafor, Chairman…
In what can be described as an arrant disregard for the Nigerian Parliament, a global shipping powerhouse, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has once again refused to honour an invitation to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions. After failing to honour the previous invitations to attend the public petition hearing, the Committee…
The Senate has disclosed that it would kick off its public hearing on the review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) in Lagos on Friday, aimed at subjecting proposals for the creation of 18 additional local governments, establishment of state police and far-reaching reforms of the electoral system, among…
World Parliamentary Day, a day dedicated to honoring the tireless efforts of parliamentarians across the globe. These individuals plays very crucial roles in shaping the future of their nations through policy formulation, legislation, and representation. *THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENTARIANS IN UNITING NATIONS* Parliamentarians are instrumental in fostering global unity and cooperation. By working together, they…
The National Assembly New Media Forum (NANMF) on Monday honoured Senator Neda Bernards Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District, in celebration of his birthday, recognizing his dedication to public service and partnership with the media. The event took place at the National Assembly in Abuja, where members of the Forum presented the lawmaker with a…
OUTRAGE ON THE HIGH SEAS! Group Petitions House of Reps Over Trillion-Naira Scam, Accuse MSC of Violating Nigerian Sovereignty By David Okoh Tensions escalated at the National Assembly as a civic group under the banner of the Citizens WhistleBlowers Coalition (CWC) submitted a formal petition against global shipping powerhouse Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), alleging massive…
