National Assembly

Jun
07
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
House Of Reps Moves To Create New State In South East

House Of Reps Moves To Create New State In South East

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, South East
Reps Moves to Create New State in South East, Passes Bill for First Reading The House of Representatives has taken a step towards the creation of a new state in the southeastern region of Nigeria. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that lawmakers in the lower chamber of the national assembly on Thursday passed a bill for the establishment of Orlu State through its first reading. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Hon. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, representative of Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, and co-sponsored by other lawmakers, is now set for second reading. According to the draft bill, the creation of…
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Jun
06
2024
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Heated Debate In Senate As Bill To Ban Open Grazing Scales Second Reading

Heated Debate In Senate As Bill To Ban Open Grazing Scales Second Reading

National Assembly, News Flash
Heated Debate In Senate As Bill To Ban Open Grazing Scales Second Reading A bill for an Act to ban open grazing and establish ranches as an antidote for the perennial violent clashes between sedentary farmers and nomadic herders in Nigeria, on Wednesday, scaled second reading after a slightly heated debate. The Senate also proposed a national summit on the matter, in addition to a public hearing for a comprehensive solution. The proposal came after a motion on the bill was moved by Senator Titus Zam representing Benue North-West, who argued, in his lead debate, that the menace of farmers…
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Jun
06
2024
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Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Applauds The National Assembly For Introducing Bill To Stop Open Grazing

Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Applauds The National Assembly For Introducing Bill To Stop Open Grazing

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Applauds The National Assembly For Introducing Bill To Stop Open Grazing CAN ANYTHING GOOD COME FROM THIS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY? The news of the bill banning open grazing of cattles nationwide passing through second reading at the National Assembly is a very encouraging optics. This law if finally passed will without doubt reduce the socioeconomic and political stress levels in this country by at least 50 percent. But for it to pass the second reading, it expectedly divided the Senate and the country along religious and ethnic lines. The same people of ethno religious conclave propagating Arewa…
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May
25
2024
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Abia Committed To Transparent, Accountable Government, As House Of Reps Committee Thumbs Up Gov Otti

Abia Committed To Transparent, Accountable Government, As House Of Reps Committee Thumbs Up Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, National Assembly, News Flash
ABIA COMMITTED TO TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT, AS HOUSE OF REPS COMMITTEE THUMBS UP GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is committed to running a transparent and accountable government to deliver the greater good for overall development of the state. Governor Otti said as a responsive and responsible government he is expected to be accountable, and that is what his administration stands for. The Governor spoke on Thursday when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, led by the committee Chairman, Hon. Bamidele Salam, and accompanied by the member representing Isialangwa North…
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May
24
2024
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House Of Reps Passes Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem

House Of Reps Passes Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem

National Assembly, News Flash
House Of Reps Passes Bill To Revert To Old National Anthem The House of Representatives has passed a bill to revert to the old national anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”. The bill was quickly passed through first second and third reading within minutes. The lead debate for a return to the old anthem by the House Leader, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, pointed to the need for Nigerians to see the anthem as a national symbol and sign of authority, one which does not deny the realities. The old anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was replaced with the current one “Arise, O…
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May
16
2024
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I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption: Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume

I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption: Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash
I’ll Support Death Penalty For Corruption; Kill Anyone Who Steals N1 Trillion, Not N1 Million – Senator Ndume The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume has revealed that he would support the death penalty for those stealing government money, cautioning that those who steal one million or one billion should not be killed, “but someone who steals one trillion of government money should be killed.” Ndume also noted that corruption in Nigeria is people-driven, admitting that politicians steal and share with the people. The Chief Whip stated this when he was featured on Channels TV Politics Today On Tuesday…
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May
10
2024
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Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Offenders

Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Offenders

Crime, National Assembly, News Flash
Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Offenders The Senate on Thursday approved death penalty for dealers and importers of cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs into the country. The proposed capital punishment also applies to manufacturing, trafficking, dealing in or delivery of hard drugs by any means. The Senate arrived at the resolution on the floor of the red chamber after deliberations on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The maximum punishment in the extant law for offenders is life imprisonment. During the consideration of the report on the bill for passage on Thursday, Senate…
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May
01
2024
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Senators Fight Over Seats In Newly Renovated Chamber

Senators Fight Over Seats In Newly Renovated Chamber

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash
Senators Fight Over Seats In Newly Renovated Chamber The resumption of the Senate from its Easter and Sallah break on Tuesday, April 30, was almost enmeshed in rowdy session as senators literally fought over seats. The plenary commenced at about 11:00am after the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, arrived the chamber and took his seat. After saying the statutory prayers, Akpabio announced the names of senators who had their birthdays while the Senate was away on recess. It was while the announcement was ongoing that Senator Sahabi Ya’u (APC – Zamfara North) was observed speaking in a high tone to the…
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May
01
2024
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Ogbonnaya Onu: We Will Immortalize Former ABIA Governor – Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Ogbonnaya Onu: We Will Immortalize Former ABIA Governor – Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash, Obituary
Press Release from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Abuja April 30, 2024 Onu, Eze projected image of Ndi Igbo- Reps' S/East caucus …We will immortalize former Abia governor -Kalu South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has eulogized the first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of science and technology, late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, saying he made Ndi Igbo of the South East proud in public service. The same glowing tribute is also paid to the former spokesman of the Senate, Senator Ayogu Eze who the caucus said projected the image of the…
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Apr
26
2024
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Former Nigerian Lawmaker And APC Elder Statesman Dies At 86

Former Nigerian Lawmaker And APC Elder Statesman Dies At 86

News Flash, National Assembly, Obituary
Former Nigerian Lawmaker And APC Elder Statesman Dies At 86 A Second Republic lawmaker and veteran Journalist, Sidi Ali, died on Thursday evening at the age of 86 in Kano State. Ali’s death was disclosed to our correspondent by a family member on Friday. The elder statesman, who is also the father of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s acting Director, Corporate Communication Department, Hakama Sidi Ali was devoted to the service of the nation, particularly in the realm of public information. A Human Rights activist and former lawmaker, Shehu Sanni who posted on his X handle on Friday, described the…
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