Fifty (50) members of the House of Representatives from different parts of Nigeria and political parties, known as Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South East, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The lawmakers made this appeal…
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has hailed the Senate for passing the N1.9 trillion budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for the 2024 fiscal year. MOSIEND, in a statement by its National President, Mr Kennedy Tonjo-West, said the speedy consideration and passage of…
As the 10th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria marks its one year in office, it is a fitting time to reflect on the performances and achievements of the three Senators representing the people of Cross River State in the hallow chambers. Currently, Cross River State is represented in the Senate by Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (Cross River North), Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr. (Cross River South) and Sen. Eteng Jonah Williams (Cross River Central).
The National Assembly (NASS) has commenced plans to seize the allocations of States and Local Government Areas (LGAs) that fail to pay the minimum wage that would be approved by the Federal Government. It was learned that the NASS has resolved to ensure that States, LGAs and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) stop defaulting in…
HON. GODWIN OFFIONO’S ONE-YEAR SCORECARD AS A FIRST-TIME HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBER, REPRESENTING OGOJA/YALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY. LEGISLATION/PROJECTS/INTERVENTIONS & EMPOWERMENT, IN ONE YEAR. LEGISLATION Motions: 1- Motion on the need to stop excess charges and illegal deductions by commercial banks in Nigeria. 2- Motion on the need to rehabilitate the Bekwarra-Ogoja-Ikom-Calabar Federal Highway in Cross River…
By Confidence Eriacy Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, Senator Representing the Cross River Northern Senatorial District and Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, Member Representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency have been inaugurated as leaders of the Cross River State Senate and House of Representatives Caucus, respectively. The inauguration took place during a meeting with Governor Bassey Otu and members…
By Mo Isa The upper chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday said there is no backdoor arrangement to reinstate the suspended Bauchi Central senator, Abdul Ningi. The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), made this disclosure while answering questions on the veracity of the claim that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabiohad resolved to…
Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate reacted to Mr Femi Falana, counsel to the suspended senator from Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi, in a letter on Thursday, telling him to follow his guidance in whatever action he plans to take. Falani sent a letter on behalf of Ningi, whose charges of budget padding split…
The Federal House of Representatives has initiated an inquiry into the purported certificate racketeering activities of some Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies over their alleged involvement with Nigerian students. Remember how Umar Audu, a correspondent for DAILY NIGERIAN, completed the National Youth Service Corps programme requirement after graduating from a university in Cotonou, Benin…
In his commitment to rewarding hardwork and loyalty, the Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem has empowered members of his Technical Support Team, who worked for him during his election in 2019 and reelection in 2023. At a meeting with them in his Uyo residence on Monday, Rep. Idem surprised the…
