Category: Legislative

By James Isaac   The Senate has called for an increased budget allocation to the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation for 2025, raising concerns over N40 billion in multilateral and bilateral loan deductions that could significantly impact the ministry’s operations. During a budget defence session, the Senate Committee on Water Resources, led by Senator Kenneth Chukwuemeka Eze, expressed dissatisfaction with the deductions, warning that they could leave the ministry with inadequate funds to execute crucial projects.   Senator Eze emphasized the need for more resources to address the devastating…

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, confirmed the appointments of Hon. Mark Okoye as the Managing Director and Dr. Emeka Nworgu as the Chairman of the Board for the South East Development Commission (SEDC). In addition to these key appointments, the Senate also confirmed a full slate of nominees for the SEDC’s 18-member governing board.   Other confirmed nominees for the SEDC included Barr. Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Hon. Okey Ezenwa, Chief Hyacinth Ikpor, Chidi Echeazu, Barr. Ifeanyi Agwu Ph.D, Nasiru Usman, Hamma Adama Ali Kumo Edward David Onoja,…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has appealed to the National Assembly for an increase in its 2025 budgetary allocation to ₦19.55 billion, citing the need to address the growing demands for its services. This request was made by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, during a joint session with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Human Rights.   Dr. Ojukwu highlighted the NHRC’s achievements in 2024, noted a remarkable 100% implementation of its ₦5 billion budget. Among these accomplishments was the establishment of eight new state offices,…

BY Abubakar Yusuf.   The Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi has decorated the newly promoted Police Officer in charge of the National Assembly Service Commission NASC, Mr Ifeanyi Nwoye, Officer in Charge (OIC), who was recently promoted by the Police Service Commission (PSC) to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP).   The event which took place on Tuesday at the Headquarters of the commission at Utako , Abuja .   The newly promoted Superintendent of Police SP was decorated by the Chairman along with…

In a heartfelt New Year message, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to reflect on the nation’s challenges and work collectively towards achieving meaningful progress in 2025.   The message, signed by Minority Leader Rep. O.K. Chinda, Minority Whip Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Isa J.C., Deputy Minority Leader Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki, and Deputy Minority Whip Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi, expressed optimism for the new year while acknowledging the hardships faced in 2024.   “It is necessary to reiterate that just as Nigeria has…

The House of Representatives has extended its New Year greetings to Nigerians, emphasized the need for unity, support for leadership, and a collective commitment to overcoming national challenges.   In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the House, under the leadership of Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, reflected on the resilience displayed by Nigerians in 2024 and expressed optimism for a brighter 2025.   The Speaker’s message highlighted the importance of solidarity and collaboration as the nation moves forward. He also commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for…

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has slammed the Federal Government over crackdown on citizens criticisms and demanded for the immediate release of detained persons.     This was contained in a statement dated December 22, 2024 and signed by the Minority Caucus Leader, Rep Kingsley Chinda, stating that:     “The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives is very concerned about the growing controversial clampdown of citizens criticizing government.   “It is equally disturbing that agents of state are fingered in the brazen, callous, and ill-tempered harassment, and…

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampedes that occurred in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja, leading to the deaths of over 70 people and leaving many others injured. The incidents, which happened during the distribution of empowerment palliatives and giveaways to mark the yuletide season, claimed the lives of children, nursing mothers, women, and the elderly. In a statement released on Sunday, December 22, 2024, the Minority Leader, Hon. O.K. Chinda, described the tragedies as “heartbreaking and dehumanizing,” blaming the incidents on…