Senate to Hold Briefings on the State of Services in the Nigerian Army and other Security Agencies
The Senate at its plenary session of Tuesday, 21 July 2020, mandated its Committees on Army, Police Affairs, Defence, Interior, Air Force, Navy and National Security and Intelligence to hold a briefing on the State of Security Services in the Nigerian Army and other Security Agencies following the increase in the number of casualties of […]
House Gives Sen. Akpabio, Minister of NDDC, 48 Hours to Publish Names of Members Awarded 60% of NDDC Contracts
The Speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, 21 July 2020 mandated that the Minister of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Sen. Godswill Akpabio publish names of members to whom 60% of NDDC contracts were awarded within 24-48 hours. This declaration was made by the Speaker, following a matter of privilege raised by […]
National Assembly Concludes Harmonisation of the Police Bill
For the first time since 1943, the National Assembly has passed a comprehensive bill seeking to reform the Nigeria Police. The bill seeks to provide for a more efficient and effective police force that is based on the principles of accountability and transparency; and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It would be recalled […]
House Questions the Implementation of the Special Works Programme by the Ministry of Labour
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, 21 July 2020 urged the President to direct the Minister of Labour to live up to his responsibility of supervising the National Directorate of Employment in relation to the Special Works Programme and urged the Ministry of Finance not to release funds if it would breach the Appropriation Act […]