ABUJA – A bill seeking to strip Vice Presidents, Governors and Deputy Governors of immunity has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill was one of the 42 considered and passed through the second reading stage during Wednesday’s plenary session, presided over by the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. Sponsored by Rivers lawmaker…
Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but not later than…
Abuja, Nigeria – Internal and external intelligence agencies are probing how Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan secured access to the recent Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York without proper nomination. According to PREMIUM TIMES, a high-ranking administration official, together with two top security officers, confirmed that both the Department of State Security (DSS) and…
Abuja, Nigeria – A growing controversy over the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has deepened following allegations that signatures attached to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions’ report were not endorsements of her suspension but merely attendance records. This dispute has left several senators questioning the transparency and due process…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, March 10, adjourned the hearing of a suit brought by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is challenging the Senate’s decision to refer her to the Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions Committee for probe. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, presiding over the case, postponed the matter after respondents—including…
CALABAR – Governor Bassey Otu has set the records straight regarding the rumours of his relationship with the National Assembly (NASS) Members in the state. Recall that the social media and other channels have been agog over rumours of Otu not being in tandem with some Cross River State NASS members, especially Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong…
In a flurry of legislative activity, the Senate and House of Representatives have put forward a series of proposals aimed at addressing key economic, security, and regulatory challenges as the nation gears up for the 2025 budget. The Senate has taken the lead on economic revitalisation by requesting a special intervention fund of ₦10 billion…
Ogoja, Cross River – Hon. Godwin Offiono, representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has recorded a notable performance in his first 18 months in office. His efforts span legislation, empowerment, community development, and peacebuilding, reflecting a commitment to addressing the needs of his constituents. LEGISLATION/PROJECTS/INTERVENTIONS & EMPOWERMENT, SO FAR LEGISLATION MOTIONS: 1….
Abuja, Nigeria – The Labour Party (LP) has expressed concern over the defection of four of its members in the House of Representatives to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a press release issued by its leadership, the party attributed the development to alleged misconduct by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the actions…
Abuja, Nigeria – Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has formally lost his seat at the Red Chambers as the Senate has declared it vacant. Converseer reports that the brand new Governor’s seat at the Senate was declared vacant on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision was sequel to a motion…
