Law Making
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A Bill for an Act to alter the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Provide for a single term of six years for the President and governors has failed to scale second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill also considers a six-year term for Members of the National Assembly and States […]
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Senate would approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $29.96 billion. He gave the indication while addressing a gathering of reporters on Monday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The Senate President said, “The question of whether we are going to pass the loan request […]
The Senate has commenced legislative action to address the country’s food security problems by considering a bill to that effect. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Press) to President of the Senate, Ezrel Tabiowo, the bill, which was sponsored by Senator Theordore Orji (PDP, Abia Central), is for an Act to make […]
Governor EMEKA IHEDIOHA has signed three bills into law, making it a total of eleven laws signed since his inauguration as governor of the state. Performing the function at the Sam Mbakwe Exco Chambers, IHEDIOHA thanked the 9th state assembly for been proactive and described them as the best in the country. He noted that […]
South East Development Commission bill was re- introduced in the Senate, the Bill is being sponsored by Senator STELLA ODUAH The bill titled, South East Development Commission Bill, 2019 (SB. 161) seeks the establishment of a governing board for the commission which shall include one person for the other geopolitical zones in the country. It […]
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Tuesday that the National Assembly is working towards the passage of the 2020 Appropriation bill on November 28, 2019. To achieve this target date, Lawan directed the Senate Committee on Appropriations to submit its report on the 2020 budget proposals on November 26, 2019. Lawan gave the […]
The Senate has rejected the nomination of Dr. Joy Nunieh as a board member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and confirmed Pius Odubu as chairman of the commission. Dr. Nunieh was rejected because she failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Niger Delta for screening. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of […]
The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has announced the leadership of 69 committees for the Senate. Senator Lawan made the announcement on Tuesday during plenary. This comes after the confirmation of 43 ministerial nominees sent in by President Muhammadu Buhari last week. The screening of the ministerial nominees came to a conclusion after a week-long […]
There was a rowdy session in the House of Representatives on Tuesday over the recent clashes between members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and the police. Speaker of the House, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, had led members into the chamber for proceedings of the day. With no announcement or communication from the Presidency, Mr […]
The Senate has asked the executive to issue a travel alert to Nigerians who intend to travel to South Africa. The decision is as a result of the killing of Nigerians in South Africa as contained in a motion presented by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. Senator Abaribe drew the attention of members of the Senate to […]
