Category: Legislative

Senate confirms Appointment of 21 Commissioners for Revenue Mobilisation Commission

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21 nominees have been confirmed by the Senate as Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).   President Bola Tinubu had in August appointed the nominees and sorted for the senate’s confirmation.   The confirmation was a sequel to the presentation and consideration of the report of the Joint Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs and Finance for the Confirmation of the Nominations for Appointment as Federal Commissioners in the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).   The upper legislative chamber on Wednesday confirmed…

There’s no impeachment threat against me – Akpabio

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has advised Nigerians to disregard stories of his planned impeachment described it as fake news and a figment of the reporters imagination and ethical deficit.   Recall that an online publication, OrderPaper Nigeria on Wednesday, published a story titled “DSS Takes Over National Assembly Amid Impeachment Speculations Against Senate President Akpabio”, which has been disseminated by other media outlets.   The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Senate President, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh in a statement on Wednesday said the report…

DSP Barau mourns Liberty TV’s Senate Correspondent, Mohammed Adamu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned the passing of Senate Correspondent of the Liberty TV & Radio, Malam Mohammed Adamu, who died in the early hours of today (Wednesday) in Abuja. Late Adamu, who hailed from Kaduna State, served as the State House Correspondent of Liberty TV & Radio before his deployment to the National Assembly. In a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau said the deceased was a hardworking and committed journalist. Senator Barau extended his condolences…

Akpabio condemns maltreatment of Super Eagles in Libya …Calls for probe, stiffer penalties

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has condemned in strong terms the ill-treatment of members of the nation’s senior team, the Super Eagles, and its delegation to a return leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) qualifier in Libya.   Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh decried the antics and shameful behaviour of the Libyan officials and authorities saying, “This unfortunate incident is a stark reminder of the disregard for human dignity and the lack of respect…

Transparent Budget Appropriation: Centre hails Rep Bichi-Led House Committee

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Rt. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, has been praised for its commitment to transparency and accountability in the budget appropriation. According to the Centre for Public Advocacy and Transparency Watch,Rep. Bichi’s leadership has significantly enhanced the budgetary process, promoting openness and responsibility. In a statement signed by its President Dr. Amos Gana, the Centre said under Bichi’s chairmanship, the House Committee on Appropriations has bolstered the integrity of the House of Representatives. Gana noted that Bichi has revolutionized the budget appropriation process, exorcising the ghost…

Reps Speaker vacates seat for 16-Year-Old ‘Shadow Speaker’ to mark International Day of Girl Child

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal House of Representatives today joined the global community in commemorating the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child. This day serve as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to advocate for the rights of girls and address the challenges they face worldwide. This year, the observance took on a unique tone in the House of Representatives, featuring a ceremonial plenary held in the Green Chamber. In a bold expression of this year’s theme, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas…

Senator Ned Nwoko writes Open Letter to Tinubu, wants Ministry Of Humanitarian Affairs replace with National Social Security Agency

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By James Isaac, Abuja     An Open Letter to His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria   Your Excellency,   REIMAGINING NIGERIA’S SOCIAL SAFETY NET: A CALL TO REPLACE THE MINISTRY OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS WITH A NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT   Nigeria stands at a pivotal crossroads. The pervasive issues of poverty and the societal decay it perpetuates have reached a level of urgency that can no longer be ignored.   The cries of…

Senate holds emergency closed-door session over LG autonomy

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The Nigerian Senate has convened an emergency session to deliberate on the enforceability of the Supreme Court’s ruling granting financial autonomy to the country’s 774 Local Government Councils.   The emergency session followed presentation of the motion sponsored by Sen.Tony Nwoye (LP -Anambra)and nine other lawmakers at plenary on Wednesday.   Hon. Nwoye had through orders 41 and 51 of Senate rules, while presenting the motion, alleged a plan by some state governments to avoid execution of judgement of the supreme court on the autonomy of local government financing.  …

Tenure of Prof.Abdullahi Saleh Usman as NAHCON Chairman will be reformative – Senate

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By James Isaac, Abuja   Senator Abubakar Sani Bello led Committee on Foreign Affairs has said that, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nominee,Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) is a square peg in a square hole, who is going to reform the Commission and turn things around Saleh who have been in acting capacity at the Commission appeared before the Committee on Tuesday 08/10/2024 to be screened for confirmation. Because of his rich curriculum vitae(CV), the Committee decided not to take him…

Senate screens Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman as NAHCON Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs today 8th October,2024 screened Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During the session presided over by the Chairman,Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs ,Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, members of the Committee expressed confidence in Prof. Usman’s capacity to lead the Commission during this pivotal period. The motion for his confirmation was moved by Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero and seconded by Senator Shehu Buba…