BREAKING: Osun Rep Wole Oke dumps PDP …Oluwole Oke Resigns from Peoples Democratic Party Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant development in Nigerian politics, Oluwole Oke, a six-term member of the House of Representatives, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Oke, who represents the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, cited personal consultations as the key factor in his decision. Oke, a veteran lawmaker with over two decades of service in the National Assembly, made the announcement in a statement released to the media. He explained…
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House of Representatives Advances State Police Bill to Second Reading
In a significant legislative development, the House of Representatives has given a nod for the second reading of a bill aimed at establishing state police. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Honorable Banjamin Kalu, forms part of a broader constitutional alteration initiative. The key provision seeks to relocate the police force from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List. This strategic move effectively grants states the authority to independently manage and control their respective police forces. During the plenary session, Honorable Tolani Shagaya led the debate on the bill,…
Read MoreLawmakers Advocate Transition from Presidential to Parliamentary System
In a significant move, approximately 60 members of the House of Representatives are pushing for amendments to the 1999 Constitution, advocating a transition from the current presidential system to a parliamentary system of government. Led by All Progressives Congress (APC) representative Wale Raji from Lagos State, the lawmakers cite the need to reduce the cost of government and encourage robust policy debates as key reasons for the proposed change. The bill, titled ‘The Bills proposing constitutional alterations for a transition to a parliamentary system of government,’ was introduced by House…
Read MoreHouse of Representatives Steps Down Bill Proposing Educational Qualification Change for Political Offices
In a notable legislative development, the House of Representatives decided to defer a bill that aimed at altering the minimum educational requirement for individuals aspiring to hold key political offices in Nigeria. The proposed change sought to elevate the existing prerequisite from a first school leaving certificate to a degree or its equivalent. The decision unfolded during the plenary session on Tuesday, after the passage of a bill presented by Representative Adewunmi Onanuga. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic…
Read MoreReps Committee Expresses Concern Over Imbalanced Employment in Federal Agencies
The Ad-hoc Committee of the House of Representatives, tasked with investigating job irregularities within federal agencies, expressed strong dissatisfaction on Thursday with what it deemed a significant breach of the regulations governing employment practices in the country. The committee further demanded an explanation from the leadership of the Nigeria Institute for Trypanosomiasis and Onchocerciasis Research (NITR) regarding their failure to honor the approval granted by both the Head of Service of the Federation and the Federal Character Commission. Specifically, the committee raised objections to the Nigeria Council for Good Science…
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