Senate Resumes Screening Of Ministerial Nominees
The Senate continued the screening of the Ministerial nominees at its plenary session of Thursday, 25 July 2019. During the session, the Senate screened fourteen ( 14) nominees for appointment as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria namely; Sen. Omotayo Alasoadura (Ondo); Mr. Mustapha Baba Shehuri (Borno); Mr. Abubakar D. Aliyu (Yobe); Major General […]
Chairmen And Deputies Of Standing And Special Committees In The 9th House Of Representatives
S/N Chairman Deputy Committee 1. Muktar Betara Igariwey Enwo Appropriations 2. Ahmed Idris Alhassan Doguwa Constitution Review 3. Ibrahim Isiaka Mahmud Abdullahi Ecological Fund 4 Abdullahi Garba Blessing Onuh Federal Capital Territory 5. Wale Raji Ayuba Badamasi House Services 6. Tunji –Ojo Olubunmi Thomas Ereyitomi Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) 7. Khadijah Bukar Moshood Akiolu […]
House Debates The Need To Declare The Imn An Illegal Group
The House of Representatives had a rowdy session on Tuesday 23rd July 2019 over an amendment to a motion of urgent public importance urging lawmakers to declare the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), an illegal group. Moving the motion, Hon. Shamsudeen Bello (APC: Kano) stated that the actions of the group during a protest on […]
Full List Of President Buhari’s Ministerial Nominees As Submitted To Senate On Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019
MINISTERIAL FULL LIST S/N NAMES STATE 1. Dr. Ikechukwu Oga Abia 2. Mr. Mohammed Musa Bello Adamawa 3. Sen. Godswill Akpabio AkwaIbom 4. Sen. Chris Ngige Anambra 5. Barr. Sharon O. Ikeazor Anambra 6. Mr. Adamu Adamu Bauchi 7. Ambassador Mariam Katago Bauchi 8. Mr. Timipre Sylva Bayelsa 9. Sen. George Akume Benue 10. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Submits Ministerial Nominees To Senate
President Muhammdu Buhari has submitted a list of 43 Ministerial nominees for Senate’s screening and confirmation. In his letter communicated by the President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan (APC: Yobe) at the plenary session of Tuesday, 23 July 2019, President Buhari stated that his submission as in line with Section 147(2) of the 1999 […]
House Approves The Appointment Of 15 Special Advisers For President Buhari
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday, 18th July 2019 approved the (15) Special Advisers, nominated by President Buhari, to assist him in carrying out his functions. The move was made in line with section 151 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Which grants the President, power to appoint Special Advisers. Presenting […]
Senate To Investigate The State Of Humanitarian Crisis In The North East
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 18 July 2019 has resolved to investigate the state of humanitarian crises in the North East geo-political zone with particular interest in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States following continuous reports of violent clashes, kidnapping and banditry in these States. Leading the deliberation on the motion titled “The […]
House Deliberates Child Destitution And Provision Of Standardized Education System To Improve Livelihood
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday 18th July 2019 declared child destitution and begging a national emergency and called on governments at all levels to ensure that children are provided with opportunities to access basic education as guaranteed by the United Nations Convention. The resolution followed a motion titled “Need to […]
House Debates Need To Tackle The Scourge Of Rape And Other Sexual Offences Against Children In Nigeria
The House of Representatives on Tuesday 16th July 2019 urged the Federal Government to Establish Rehabilitation and Re-integration Programmes for victims of rape and other sexual offences in every State of the Federation in line with the Violence against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP), 2015 following a motion by Hon. Shina Abiola Peller (APC: Oyo) on […]
House Adopts And Approves The Report Of The Ad-Hoc Committee On Need For Intervention In The Edo State House Of Assembly Crisis
The House of Representatives at the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday 17th July 2019 considered and adopted the Report of the Ad-hoc Committee on Need for Intervention in the Edo State House of Assembly Crisis. It will be recalled that on the 9th of July 2019, the House set up an Ad-hoc Committee […]
Senate Confirms Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed As Cjn
House Adopts And Approves The Report Of The Ad-Hoc Committee On Need For Intervention In The Edo State House Of Assembly Crisis
The House of Representatives at the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday 17th July 2019 considered and adopted the Report of the Ad-hoc Committee on Need for Intervention in the Edo State House of Assembly Crisis. It will be recalled that on the 9th of July 2019, the House set up an Ad-hoc Committee […]
Senate Confirms Honourable Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed As CJN
Senate Calls For Review Of The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement Signed By The President
The Senate has called for the review of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) after concerns that the Agreement could lead to the importation and distribution of substandard goods and services in the country and urged the Federal Government to ensure its provision are beneficial to Nigerian local business and industries. Leading the […]
Bill Seeking To Establish A National Commission On Small Arms And Light Weapons In The House Of Representatives Passes Second Reading
A Bill seeking to Establish a National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons charged with the responsibility to coordinate and implement activities to combat the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria (HB. 10) has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The Bill intends to domesticate the provisions of the […]
Senate Calls For Review Of The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement Signed By The President
The Senate has called for the review of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) after concerns that the Agreement could lead to the importation and distribution of substandard goods and services in the country and urged the Federal Government to ensure its provision are beneficial to Nigerian local business and industries. Leading […]
Security Sector Reform Tops Agenda Of The 9th Senate
The President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan (APC: Yobe) has reiterated that the 9th Senate will prioritize reforms that focus on reviewing and improving Nigeria’s security architecture through relevant legislation that seeks to strengthen the security sector and address the recurrent menace of banditry and kidnapping in the country. Speaking at the Senate […]
House To Assess Internal Security Following Invasion By The Shiite Sect
The House of Representatives on Wednesday 10th April 2019 resolved to assess the internal security of the National Assembly and employ adequate measures to militate against future invasions following an assault by some members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on security agencies that were stationed at the National Assembly premises on Tuesday 9th […]
Security Sector Reform Tops Agenda Of The 9th Senate
The President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan (APC: Yobe) has reiterated that the 9th Senate will prioritize reforms that focus on reviewing and improving Nigeria’s security architecture through relevant legislation that seeks to strengthen the security sector and address the recurrent menace of banditry and kidnapping in the country. Speaking at the Senate […]
House To Assess Internal Security Following Invasion By The Shiite Sect
The House of Representatives on Wednesday 10th April 2019 resolved to assess the internal security of the National Assembly and employ adequate measures to militate against future invasions following an assault by some members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on security agencies that were stationed at the National Assembly premises on Tuesday 9th […]