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Reps Ad-hoc Committee On Legislative Agenda Holds Maiden Meeting

The main goal of a parliament, following the inauguaration of a new assembly, is to design and execute a set of proposed legislations that drive and support policies and programmes of the government for the good of the citizens and the public in general. In Nigeria, eight key legislative instruments are used as drivers to facilate the input and outcomes of all legislative delibrations on the floor of the house of Representative during plenary inclusive of: Matter of Urgent Public Importance, Motions, Bills (law making), Public, Petitions, Committee meetings (internal meeting), Oversights (checks and balances) and Representation.

To set the tone on what to expect for the 10th Assembly, the adhoc committee, with Hon. Ukodhiko A. Jonathan (Isoko Federal Constituency, Delta State), along with other members of the adhoc committee on Legislative Agenda, delibrated on key action points for onward execution.

By admin , in Inside stories , at July 10, 2023

House of Reps Investigation Committee to probe TETFUND over N2.3trn education tax fund

Hon. Jonathan A. Ukodhiko, the member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency, was on Tuesday during the plenary session appointed into the House of Representatives investigative ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged abuse of N2.3 trillion in tertiary education tax by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFUND, following a motion that was co-sponsored by Olusola Fatoba, David Fouh, and Zakari Nyanpa and was adopted by the house after putting it through a voice vote by the Speaker, Rt. Hon Tajudeen Abbas.

By admin , in Inside stories , at July 8, 2023

My Media Journey: Collaboration in Journalism Creates Impact – Jim Hoge Reporting Fellow and OWM’s International Journalist of the Year Award Winner, Philip Obaji Jr.

While Phillip Obaji Jr.’s story began as a sports presenter on radio, his journey into investigative journalism is one that inspires books to be written and poetry to be penned down. A self-driven, unapologetic freelancer with a goal-setter mindset not averse to risk taking, he takes us on his media journey that led to his emergence as the Award Winner of One World Media’s International Journalist of the Year including his recent Jim Hurge’s Reporting Fellowship on our Special Exclusive Edition on Nigerian Men in Media Project Series by LightRay Media. Fasten your seat belt, join hands with us to say a big congrats to Obaji then read his amazing story unfolds before your eyes.

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories iThink! , at June 26, 2023

Pastors’ Influence Sparks Marital Strife as Women Neglect Husbands’ Authority for Pastoral Guidance

Controversy arises as married women prioritize pastors over husbands, leading to the dissolution of marriages. According to data from Nigeria’s Demographic and Health Survey in 2018, a higher percentage of women (3%) were divorced or separated compared to men (1%). The data also indicated that 70% of women and 57% of men were either married or cohabitating.

By admin , in Inside stories , at June 20, 2023

Remembering Nigeria’s Tallest Man Ever – Dr. Raphael James Pays Glowing Tribute

If you ask any Nigerian if there was ever a tallest Nigerian Man alive? Many will stare back at you blank. And yet, today, he is only recently remembered to have ever lived now that he has passed on.

Born in (1975), Afeez Agoro Oladimeji’s career spanned across being a model, an actor, and a reality TV Show Star.

Dr. Raphael has this to tell us in his tribute to the Tallest Man to have graced Nigeria in recent years.

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories iThink! , at June 16, 2023

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