Reps Urge Tougher Action Over South Africa Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to adopt tougher diplomatic measures against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals. The lawmakers urged the government to review Nigeria’s bilateral relations with South Africa and suspend areas of cooperation where necessary until firm guarantees are […]
Reps Move to Regulate Nutrition Practice, Tackle Quackery
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria (NRCN). A move aimed at regulating nutrition practice, eliminating quackery and strengthening Nigeria’s response to malnutrition and food insecurity. The bill, which passed second reading during Thursday’s plenary, is expected to provide a legal framework […]
Senate Moves to Toughen Laws Against Fake Drugs and Foods
By Chinedu Echianu The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to strengthen Nigeria’s legal framework against counterfeit medicines, fake drugs and unsafe processed foods by introducing stiffer penalties, stricter regulatory controls and enhanced enforcement measures. The proposed legislation, titled the Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Prohibition and […]
NACCRAN Raises Alarm Over Mali Trafficking Repatriation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Council of Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria (NACCRAN) has raised concerns over the repatriation of trafficked Nigerian girls from Mali and other West African countries. NACCRAN made the submission before the House of Representatives Committee on Humanitarian Services in Abuja on Wednesday, calling for stronger coordination, transparency and accountability in […]
Abbas Backs Stronger Funding for South-South Commission
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has backed moves to strengthen the funding structure of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), saying the commission requires adequate resources to tackle development challenges in the region. Tajudeen spoke on Wednesday at a public hearing organised by the House Committee on South-South Development Commission […]
Budget Motion Sparks Heated Exchange in House of Reps
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a motion on the poor implementation of the budget and delays in releasing funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Hon. Mascot Ikwechegh, who represents an Abia State constituency, sponsored the motion to address concerns about slow budget […]
State Police Bill Has Strong Safeguards Against Abuse — Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians and the international community that the proposed State Police Bill contains robust constitutional safeguards designed to prevent abuse and ensure accountability. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and […]
Senate Grills NWDC Over ₦943m Board Allowances
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on Regional Development has queried the operations of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), raising concerns over the payment of about ₦943 million in board allowances, delays in appointing executive directors and persistent governance challenges slowing the commission’s take-off. At an investigative hearing with officials of the commission and […]
Reps Summon AGF, Threaten Sanctions Over Oversight Snub
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has issued a final summons to the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, ordering him to appear before the committee on Monday, July 13, over his alleged failure to honour repeated invitations and submit key financial documents. The committee warned that it would […]
Senate Seeks Urgent Action Over South Africa Xenophobia
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has called for urgent diplomatic intervention over the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, who raised concerns over reports that anti-migrant groups in South Africa issued an ultimatum ordering […]