Senate Summons Igp Over Alleged Degrading Treatment Of Senator Dino Melaye And Ongoing Security Crises In Nigeria
The Senate at its plenary session of Wednesday, 25 April 2018 agreed to summon the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Idris Ibrahim over the incident leading to the arrest of Sen. Dino Melaye (APC: Kogi) by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and to interrogate him on the recent attacks and killings of citizens across […]
Senate Approves Report On Investigation Of Subsidy Monies Spent By The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (Nnpc)
The Senate has approved the recommendation by its Committee on Public Accounts on the investigation of all subsidy monies spent by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), without National Assembly’s appropriation.. Presenting the report at the plenary session of Thursday, 26 April 2018, the Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Matthew Urhoghide (PDP:Edo) informed lawmakers that […]
Senate To Invite President Muhammadu Buhari To Joint Session On Security Crises In Nigeria
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 26 April 2018, resolved to invite President Muhammadu Buhari to address a joint session of the National Assembly on measures taken to address the ongoing security crises after a motion was moved by Sen. George Akume (APC: Benue) on the matter. Sen. Akume’s submission expressed dismay over […]
House Highlights The Need To Address The Excessive Charges For Driver’s License By The Federal Road Safety Commission.
The House of Representatives Committees on Federal Road Safety Commission have been mandated to investigate the high cost, delay and lack of due process in the issuance of drivers’ licenses in Nigeria. This came as the House passed a resolution on the matter at its plenary session on Thursday, 26th April, 2018 and gave the […]
House Sets Up Ad-Hoc Committee To Investigate Running Cost Of All Arms Of Government.
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday, 26 April 2018 constituted an Ad-hoc Committee chaired by Hon. Sani Abdu (APC: Bauchi) to investigate the conditions governing the tenure of public officers under the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arms of the Federal government of Nigeria and inquire into the operational costs of running […]
President Buhari Writes House Requesting Supplementary Input To The 2018 Appropriation Bill.
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly requesting for the addition of the purchase of Super Tucano mlitary aircraft and other warfare equipment from the United States Government as supplementary input to the 2018 Appropriation Bill. Reading the communication from the President addressed to the House of Representatives at its plenary session on […]
The House Of Representatives Calls For Checks On The Sale And Consumption Of Artificially Ripened Fruits
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Thursday, 19 April 2018 mandated its Committee on Health Care Services to investigate the Sale and Consumption of Artificially Ripened Fruits and report its findings back to the House within four (4) weeks for further legislative action. Presenting the motion on the floor of the House […]
Nass Invasion: Unknown Thugs Invade Senate Chamber To Confiscate Mace
The Senate plenary session of Wednesday, 18 April 2018 was disrupted after unknown thugs invaded the Senate Chambers to forcefully remove the Mace. The incident happened shortly after Senate had commenced its legislative activities. The mace is a symbol of authority in any proceeding at plenary. However, following the incident, the Senate held an executive […]
Senate Suspends Consideration Of The Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Senate has suspended consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB 667) which seeks to make provision for the sequence of elections in Nigeria. Leading the debate at the plenary session of Wednesday, 18 April 2018, sponsor of the Bill, Sen. Suleiman Nazif (Bauchi: APC), informed lawmakers that the Bill sought to provide […]
House Adopts Returns From The State Houses Of Assembly On The Constitution Alteration Bills, 2018
The House of Representatives at its plenary session of Wednesday 18 April 2018 adopted the returns of the State Houses of Assembly on the Constitution Alteration Bills, 2018 that met the requirements of Section 9 (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Section 9(2) of the 1999 Constitution requires an alteration of the Constitution to […]
House Investigates The Proposed Payment Of $16.9 Million To Lawyers Engaged By Agf For Recovery Of Abacha Loot
The House has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the payment of $16.9 million (about N6 billion) or any part thereof to two Nigerian lawyers engaged by Abubakar Malami, current Attorney General of the Federation to recover the Abacha Loot pending investigation on the matter. Presenting the motion at its plenary session of Thursday 12th […]
Senate Suspends Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Representing Delta Central Senatorial District
The Senate has suspended Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege (APC) representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State over comments he made in February 2018, stating that the amendment to section 25 of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended), bordering on the reordering of the sequence of elections, was targeted at President Muhammadu Buhari. Presenting the report of […]
Senate Passes Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Bill
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 12 April 2018 passed the Bill to amend the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act, 2004 (SB 638). The Bill seeks to create a comprehensive legislative framework to assist the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) perform its functions effectively. Presenting the report on the Bill, Chairman, Committee […]
House Rescinds Eleven Bills Passed By The National Assembly
The House of Representatives at its plenary session on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 moved a motion to rescind eleven bills passed by the National Assembly and sent to the president for assent. Moving the motion on the floor of the House Hon. E.Y. Orker-Jev (APC: Benue) stated that the under mentioned Bills were passed by […]
Senate Passes Bill Seeking To Establish A National Centre For Disease Control And Prevention
The Senate has passed the National Centre for Disease Control Prevention Bill. Among others, the Bill seeks to promote coordinate and facilitate the detection and control of communicable diseases in Nigeria. Presenting the report on the Bill at the plenary session of Thursday, 29 March 2018, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa (PDP: Abia), Chairman of the Committee […]
President Buhari Writes House Requesting Passage Of Bill To Effect Promissory Note Programme And Bond Issuance To Settle Inherited Local Debts
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the House of Representatives requesting for the passage of a Bill effecting the Promissory Note and Bond Issuance Programme to clear long-standing obligations inherited by his administration. Reading the communication from the President addressed to the House of Representatives at its plenary session on Tuesday, 27th March, 2018, the […]
House To Conduct Comprehensive Audit Of Revenues Accruable To The FCTA Through The Abuja Investment Company Limited, Its Subsidiaries & Affiliates
The House at its plenary session on Wednesday, 14 March 2018 mandated its Committee on Federal Capital Territory to conduct an extensive audit on all contract agreements entered into on behalf of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) through the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL) and its subsidiaries or affiliates in view of ascertaining the […]
Senate Passes National Transport Commission Establishment Bill, 2018
The Senate at its plenary session of Thursday, 15 March 2018, passed the National Transport Commission Bill, 2018. The Commission is to serve as an independent Commission responsible for regulating the transport industry. Presenting the report of the Joint Committees on Land Transport, Marine Transport and Aviation, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa (APC: Lagos) stated the objectives […]
House To Investigate Kogi State’s Importation Of Firearms And Military Equipment Into The Country
The House of Representatives at its plenary session on Thursday, 15th March 2018 mandated its Committees on Customs, National Intelligence and Public Safety to investigate the alleged importation of military uniforms and equipment by the Kogi State Government. This came after Hon. Karimi moved a motion on the floor of the House suggesting that the […]
President Buhari Withholds Assent On The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has withheld assent on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018. Reading the communication from the President addressed to the House of Representatives at its plenary session on Tuesday, 13th March, 2018, the Speaker Yakubu Dogara (APC: Bauchi) stated that the President had declined assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill in addition […]