#10thNationalAssembly Archives

Aug

07

2024

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #BenjaminKalu, #PovertyAlleviation, #TajudeenAbbas

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. In an effort to confirm its position, the House of Representatives has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the delayed deduction of 50% of their salaries, which was pledged to support the Federal Government's Economic Recovery Effort and alleviate hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the House spokesman, Mr. Akin Rotimi Jr., while acknowledging the delay, assured that the lawmakers remained committed to their earlier resolution. He, however, regretted that an unwarranted stampede had resulted in the hesitation to implement the decision of the…

Sep

23

2023

By Famous Reporters

We must ensure good governance to meet needs of Nigerians, Deputy Speaker, Kalu

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly

We must ensure good governance to meet needs of Nigerians, Deputy Speaker, Kalu Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said, the Deputy Speaker says House of Representatives must ensure that all its legislative interventions are tailored towards meeting the needs of Nigerians through good governance. Delivering his goodwill message titled "Planning with Facts and Evidence" at the 2-Day retreat for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives on Friday in Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Kalu said that it was incumbent on the parliament to discern the needs of the people and address…

Jul

28

2023

By Famous Reporters

POLICE BRUTALITY: Reps move to check alleged killings, rights abuses in Enugu communities

CRIME#10thNationalAssembly, #Endpolicebrutality, #Killing, #NigeriaPolice

POLICE BRUTALITY: Reps move to check alleged killings, rights abuses in Enugu communities The House of Representatives has ordered a full-scale investigation into alleged killings and rights abuses of citizens in Amechi Uwani and Obeagu Awkunanaw communities of Enugu State. The House of Representatives has ordered a full-scale investigation into alleged killings and rights abuses of citizens in Amechi Uwani and Obeagu Awkunanaw communities of Enugu State. The decision followed the receipt of a petition on the issue by the member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Atu Chimaobi Sam, at the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen…

Jul

26

2023

By Famous Reporters

Senate, House of Reps Kick Against Proposed Hike In Electricity Tariff

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #ElectricitySupply, #Hike, #Senate, #Tariff

Senate, House of Reps Kick Against Proposed Hike In Electricity Tariff The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the proposed electricity tariffs by the Distribution companies. It also urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to decentralize the proposed scheduled stakeholders meeting to the six Geo political Zones. These resolutions were taken after the lawmakers deliberated on a motion sponsored by Senator Yunus Akintunde Representing Oyo Central. In a lead debate, Senator Akintunde explained that huge sums of money were spent by senators across the country in the procurement and installation of transformers, through their Zonal intervention Projects, which…

Jul

06

2023

By Famous Reporters

Orji Kalu joins “Thread” becomes first 10th NASS Lawmaker to sign on newly launched social platform

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #OrjiUzorKalu

Breaking! Orji Kalu joins "Thread" becomes first 10th NASS Lawmaker to sign on newly launched social platform Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Former two time Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has joined the recently launched social media network " Threads". Thread which is owned by Mark Zuckerberg's instagram was launched on Thursday and immediate former Chief Whip of the Senate has joined with his verified personal handle "oukgram". With this development Kalu becomes the first among members of the 10th National Assembly to join the newly launched social media application. Making his presence known on the platform the Forbes…

Jul

01

2023

By Famous Reporters

NASS VS SENATE BALLOT PAPERS: Why Akpabio won’t last as Senate President”—Senators

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #BallotPapers, #Barcodes, #GodswillAkpabio, #SenatePresident, NASS

NASS VS SENATE BALLOT PAPERS: Why Akpabio won’t last as Senate President”—Senators Plans to challenge the outcome of the senate presidential election in court on grounds that the ballot papers used in the election were serially barcoded has thickened Aftermath of the election of the presiding officers in the 10th senate has created tension as some senators of the ruling All Progressives Congress( APC) has been reportedly considering dumping the party to the opposition Reports has it that 22 senators are concluding plans to defect to the opposition thereby giving the opposition the majority in the senate. In the event…

Jun

24

2023

By Famous Reporters

The miscalculation that gave Akpabio the Gavel

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

The miscalculation that gave Akpabio the Gavel By Dele Oni The election of Presiding officers of the Senate is regulated by the Provisions of its Standing orders, just like other Parliaments across the world, but the choice of who to vote for is a decision of personal conviction of Senators. The road to the Seat of the Presiding officers of the 10th Senate was a long winding route, bargaining, alignments and realignments, before the General elections of February 2023 it was obvious who stands the chance of leading the 10th Senate as first among equals. The Pendulum swung around the…

Jun

16

2023

By Famous Reporters

No one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President’s seat, Edwin Clark breaks silence

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #EdwinClark, #SenatorGodwinAkpabio

No one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President's seat, Edwin Clark breaks silence Mr Edwin Clark, an Elder Statesman and Niger Delta leader has said that the emergence of Senator Godwin Akpabio as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly has remained a shock to many Nigerians. Mr. Clark went further to state that "no one expected Akpabio to win the Senate President's seat", as he disclosed that the latter had approached him and sought for his prayers and blessings, which he offered liberally. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Wednesday morning, Clark, without mincing words, said…

May

27

2023

By Famous Reporters

I refused to interfere in National Assembly Leadership to encourage Democracy—Buhari

POLITICS#10thNationalAssembly, #MohammaduBuhari

I refused to interfere in National Assembly Leadership to encourage Democracy—Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has stated he refrained from meddling in the affairs of National Assembly to encourage democracy This is even as he described the Ninth National Assembly led by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila as one of the most productive in terms of output and outcome. He stated this on Thursday at the inauguration of the permanent site of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in Abuja. He thanked the leadership of the National Assembly for their support.…

May

13

2023

By Famous Reporters

NASS 10th ASSEMBLY: I’ll Like Where Igbo Man Becomes Senate President For Two Tenures- HoR Member-elect, Aguocha *Highlights impacts of failed zoning on S’E

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #LabourParty, #ObiAguocha, #Speakership

NASS 10th ASSEMBLY: I'll Like Where Igbo Man Becomes Senate President For Two Tenures- HoR Member-elect, Aguocha *Highlights impacts of failed zoning on S'E By Charity Uwakwe As the struggle for the leadership of 10th National Assembly subsists, the House of Assembly member-elelct for Ikwuano/Umuahia Member-elect, High Chief Obi Aguocha says it is his utmost desire to have a South Easterner emerge as the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Speaking on AIT Focus Nigeria, the Ogwumabiri 1 of Umuahia who is to represent the seat of capital of Abia state, admitted that the Igbo extraction had…