Category: Legislative

Why America Will Attack Iran, by Hassan Gimba

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“Today, nearly everything is made in China – except courage; it’s made in Palestine.” – Anthony Bourdain. Anyone conversant with world affairs knows what’s happening in the Middle East. One does not have to belong to a particular faith to take an interest in events there because, where humanity is concerned, all divine religions agree on the sanctity of human life. Even though Nigeria has unending problems, that does not mean one should shut out other humans and their suffering. It’s like saying we don’t have enough food, so we…

House Public Accounts Committee recovers additional $14million from Oil Companies

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The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recovered an additional $14.2 million (₦21.4 billion) from four oil and gas companies, bringing the total amount retrieved in its ongoing financial probe to $33.44 million (₦50.1 billion).   This latest recovery followed an earlier announcement on March 16, 2025, when PAC reported securing ₦28.7 billion ($19.24 million) from companies found to have financial discrepancies in their dealings with the government. The newly recovered funds included $1.9 million from Platform Petroleum Ltd, $1.578 million from Midwestern Oil and Gas Ltd, $523,845…

House of Reps condemns Edo mob killing, demands justice for victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 travellers from Northern Nigeria in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, called for swift and thorough justice against the perpetrators.   In a statement issued on Saturday by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., the lawmakers described the incident as a grave violation of human rights and the rule of law.   The House acknowledged the directives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, instructing security agencies to conduct…

Bamidele hails Tinubu at 73, describes him as a Courageous Reformer

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, described him as a courageous reformer, fearless patriot, and an unwavering optimist in Nigeria’s future.   In a statement released by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Saturday, Bamidele commended the president for his bold economic and structural reforms over the past 22 months despite prevailing challenges.   He noted that Tinubu’s administration has been working diligently with its economic team to redirect the country from economic decline to…

Deputy Senate President condemns killing of Northern travellers in Edo, demands justice

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has strongly condemned the killing of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, calling on security agencies to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters traveling to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were reportedly intercepted by a mob, dragged out of their vehicle, and brutally murdered. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau described the act as “barbaric, inhumane, and devilish,” urging the Edo…

South East Senators protest Senate’s rejection of Nwosu’s Immortalization, appeal to Tinubu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The South East Caucus of the Senate staged a protest on Thursday following the rejection of a motion to immortalize the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), now known as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The lawmakers have now appealed to President Bola Tinubu to take executive action in honoring Nwosu.   Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), Chairman of the South East Caucus, had presented the motion seeking to name the national headquarters of INEC after Nwosu in recognition of his role in…

House of Representatives affirms Financial Reporting Council Act remains in force

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed that the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Amendment Act, 2023 remains in full force and effect until amended by the National Assembly.   This clarification followed media reports suggesting that the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, had directed a “pause” on certain provisions of the amended Act during a Ministerial Consultative Meeting with the Organised Private Sector on March 26, 2025.   In a statement issued on Thursday by Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., the House Spokesman, the lawmakers expressed concern…

Reps Minority Leader defends Tax Reform, Supreme Court verdict, State of Emergency declaration …… Dismisses allegations of financial inducement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, has strongly defended the recent passage of the Tax Reform Bill, dismissed allegations of financial inducement in the approval of the state of emergency in Rivers State, and called for internal discipline within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the Supreme Court ruling on its national secretaryship dispute. Chinda made these remarks while speaking with members of the National Assembly New Media Forum, who paid him a congratulatory visit in his office at the National Assembly on Wednesday to…

National Assembly New Media Forum Honours Reps Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda on his Birthday celebration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, was honored today, Wednesday, as members of the National Assembly New Media Forum paid him a congratulatory visit to celebrate his birthday. Led by its Chairman, Clement Chibuike, the forum engaged in discussions with Hon. Chinda, acknowledging his dedication to legislative excellence and national development. During the visit, he granted an exclusive interview, reflecting on his political journey, legislative priorities, and commitment to effective representation.   The highlight of the visit was the presentation of a gigantic birthday card…

Akpabio vs Natasha: Senate hearing turns chaotic as Senator Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili clash

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A Senate Committee hearing on a petition involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan descended into chaos on Tuesday as Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (Ebonyi North) and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, engaged in a heated verbal exchange.   According to TheCable, the confrontation erupted when Ezekwesili, who accompanied Akpoti-Uduaghan’s counsel, Abiola Akiode, attempted to intervene in the proceedings. Nwaebonyi, appearing as a witness for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, interrupted her, prompting Ezekwesili to tell him to “compose himself and stop making noise.”   An infuriated Nwaebonyi responded,…