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Are you looking to get more insights into the 10th National Assembly’s performance in their first year, as evaluated by OrderPaper's signature annual appraisals?
Mark your calendar for the upcoming
#OPENSpace
!
This edition which will be in commemoration of Global Legislative
BREAKING NEWS: A Lagos High Court has ruled that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011 is applicable to all states including the Government of Lagos State
@followlasg
and that it does not require “domestication” by States to have effect.
"... particularly my wife whose freedom and independence I encroached upon while she was in office..."
Bauchi Senator, Bulkachuwa makes shocking revelation at
@NGRSenate
Valedictory Session on how he influenced his wife's decisions in favour of his lawmaker colleagues.
Justice
JUST IN: President
@MBuhari
has appointed his SA on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie
@Laurestar
as Electoral Commissioner of
@inecnigeria
for Delta State.
This is as he sought the Senate's confirmation for her appointment along side three others.
Rights Activist and Politician, Senator
@ShehuSani
lends voice to burning conversation on Bill seeking a 5-year mandatory service for Medical and Dental Doctors in Nigeria.
Sani represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th
@nassnigeria
.
@NGRSenate
@HouseNGR
The Minority Caucus in the
@HouseNGR
has condemned in its entirety, the suspension of
@Twitter
in Nigeria by the
@NigeriaGov
describing it as a clear violation of freedom of speech and other democratic rights and tenets as provided by the 1999 constitution.
#TwitterBan
#KeepitOn
Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) commends the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Mr. Festus Keyamo for standing up against members of the
@nassnigeria
. | OrderPaperNG |
@NGRSenate
BREAKING NEWS: Fed High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State, strikes out the application of Uche Nwosu asking the court to order
@inecnigeria
not to issue a Certificate of Return to
@OfficialPDPNig
candidate & former Deputy Speaker of
@HouseNGR
,
@EmekaIhedioha
.
More to follow.
#ThrowbackThursday
: Senator Bukola Saraki's Dissolution Speech as Senate President, 8th National Assembly | 7th June, 2019
"We defined ourselves by the belief that we fought for democracy, held government to account and made personal sacrifices. For some of us, sacrifices are
Here are the biggest stories around the institution of parliament you mustn't miss this Monday:
✍🏼 2023: Senator Ekweremadu calls for transparent PDP primaries
✍🏼 Anambra: Gunmen kidnap Lawmaker representing Soludo's Constituency
👇👇
Imo State Governor-elect and former Deputy Speaker of
@HouseNGR
, Rt. Hon.
@EmekaIhedioha
, being prayed for by His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Chamberlain Ogunedo, Bishop of Mbaise Diocese, Anglican Communion, during his thanksgiving service at Mbutu, to mark his 54th birthday today.
"May our loyalty never be tested"
Former governor of Lagos State, Fashola Babatunde, expressed this sentiment during his Ministerial screening. It raises the question of how dedicated and loyal the incoming Ministers will be in carrying out their duties.
What are your
A former President of the
@NGRSenate
@bukolasaraki
on Thursday, officially declared his interest to run in the race for the country’s number one political job.
The
@HouseNGR
Committee pledges support to the Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Service (FCT- IRS) and other agencies to enhance their operations.
The maiden episode of our Online Parliament Series under the banner of 'OPEN' (OrderPaper Parliamentary Engagement
Nigeria) Space is today!
🥳🥳
Time: 4pm WAT🔥
AGENDA: The National Assembly Primaries [A POST-MORTEM]
#OPENSpace
Multi-Trillion naira Audit Query: Reps C'ttee Probes Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD)
by Lizzy Chirkpi
@ElizabethAtime
OrderPaperToday- Following the multiple queries raised by the office of the Auditor General of the Federation against the
#RemFact
Did You Know?
The sum of N752.20 million was committed to the funding of Nigeria-Morocco pipeline project in the month of May, 2022.
Stay tuned to RemTrack ✨
#NaOurOilMoney
#RoadTo2023
Comics:
PMB: See these ones that I asked to delete Section 84 (12), now you need me to carry you to go where? 🙄🙄
"Baba go slow" mode activated.
😏😏
#OrderPaperComics
#OrderPaperNG
"Available records show that the Commission (FRC) has caused over N1.7 trillion to be remitted to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) since coming into
President
@MBuhari
has on Thursday assented to the National Health Insurance Authority Bill 2022, which will make it mandatory for all Nigerians to benefit.
Our live Twitter Space conversation is today! 🥳🥳
Join our review of the just concluded Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) and
@inecnigeria
's preparedness for the 2023 general elections.
Time: 6pm WAT.
See you there 😉
#OPENSpace
#OrderPaperNG
Here are the biggest stories around the institution of parliament you mustn't miss this Wednesday:
✍🏼 Former House of Representative Speaker arrested and detained
✍🏼 Governor Soludo demands immediate release of abducted Lawmaker, aide
👇👇
#RoadTo2023
Comics:
You can guess that the proverbial "a bird in hand is worth more than several in the bush" does not apply to Nigerian politicians. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♀️
So much for admission into a ‘College of Power and Ambition.’ 🏫
#OrderPaperComics
#OrderPaperNG
Insecurity continues to be the order of the day in Nigeria in recent times; with almost no solution in sight to our 'never ending' trauma?🤔🤔
#OPENSpace
#OrderPaperNG
BREAKING
@femigbaja
to compensate lawmakers present in plenary
The Speaker, has directed all lawmaker present in the Plenary to submit their names to the Clerk and see him after Plenary.
It appears that the scanty nature of plenary prompted the announcement by the Speaker.
BREAKING NEWS: The Senators are currently chanting "all we are saying is Buhari most go!" As they address the members of the press on the growing state of insecurity in the country
#insecurity
#Nigeria
#Legislators
So, some of our favorite Nigerian celebrities decided to vai for offices in the forth coming general elections. 🗳️🗳️
With the primaries done with, how market? 🤔👀
Let's grab some popcorn for the full gist below: 🍿👇🏽
#Celebetics
#OrderPaperNG
Here are the biggest stories around the institution of parliament you mustn't miss this Tuesday:
✍🏼 2023: Women Affairs Minister withdraws from Senatorial race
✍🏼 APC to screen 1,197 aspirants for the House of Representatives
👇👇
BREAKING: National Assembly rises from joint session to demand removal of IG of Police or it will invoke constitutional powers against President Buhari | Details soon
#RoadTo2023
Comics:
Friends today, Foes tomorrow🙄
Kano Politics and it's never changing baton of God Fatherism🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♀️
Will the tsunami of defections to NNPP be strong enough to vacate Ganduje?
🤔🤔
#OrderPaperComics
#OrderPaperNG
"Show me a thriving nation and I will show you an intentional people."
It's the week of Primaries and the charge still remains the same to get registered for your Permanent Voters Card (PVC) 🗳️
Don't sleep on it 😉
Get registered today 👍🏽
#ElectionCountdown
#OrderPaperNG
Across the length and breadth of Nigeria, here are the biggest stories around Nigeria’s legislators and the institution of parliament you mustn’t miss this Tuesday:
✍🏽 2023: US earmarks $50m to train INEC officials, journalists
Stable power supply for every Nigerian should be non-negotiable, but how can we make this happen?
Join the conversation at 6pm WAT using the link:
It's an edition of OPEN Space you don't want to miss.
#electricitybill
#OPENSpace
"I have never seen an individual fix their nation by just complains."
The time to get registered for your Permanent Voters Card (PVC) is now🧏🏽♀️
Visit
today.
#ElectionCountdown
#FixPolitics
Do you remember the Governor who made his biological sister, Ogechi Ololo; Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment? 👀👀
Today's episode of
#OrderPaperSpotlight
highlights the achievements and controversies on APC Presidential Aspirant; Senator Rochas Okorocha.
Party primaries provide an opportunity to elect a candidate of your choice and unite behind that particular leader.
It is however, the leadership choice(s) of a nation, that empowers the work of nation building.
#MondayMantra
Hello friends. Much appreciation for your kind words on
#NASSReportCard
series. Here's an infographic 👇we think can be helpful in our quest to hold representatives to account. Please share as we together activate the office of the citizen by petitioning your legislator today!
As you prepare for the day's task, here's a reminder about our Plenary at the Online Parliament today.😌
Sitting starts at 4:00PM 🤗✨
If you thought last week was 🔥🔥 You should join in again for this one.😉
#OPENSpace
ORDERPAPER MORNING DIGEST FOR AUGUST 31ST, 2022:
#ICYMI
:
📌This week's episode of
#TuesdayTonic
spotlights the argument of
@Smanmalik83
, against the establishment of an Electoral Offences Commission in Nigeria
Check this out👇👇
Ahead of the
@OfficialAPCNg
@nassnigeria
primaries, the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District,
@SenatorOpeyemi
appears to be in poll position to emerge as the party’s candidate for the 2023 General Election.
#HappeningNow
:
GIFT Nigeria Project's 'Public Presentation of Mainstreaming Fiscal Responsibility in the Petroleum Sector.'
Holding at Maryam Hall, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Abuja.
#GIFTProject
#OrderPaperNG
#RoadTo2023
Comics:
Tobi Amusan has inspired the hearts of many, but it seems our dear Umahi is not having it.🙅♂️
And so, would Governor Umahi be able to give Star Girl, Tobi Amusan a run for her medal?🤔🤔
#OrderPaperComics
#OrderPaperNG
JUST IN: APC lawmakers walk out of plenary in protest of alleged bias of
@YakubDogara
in ruling in favour of opposition
@OfficialPDPNig
over
@MBuhari
Executive Order | Details soon
The term "Public Hearing" is largely a familiar term for close observers of parliaments globally 🌍
This week's episode of
#MondayMeme
, exposes you to all you should know about the Parliamentary concept and more😎😎
#MondayMeme
#OrderPaperNG
Here are the biggest stories around the institution of parliament you mustn’t miss this Monday:
✍🏼 Imo PDP suspends Legislative Primaries indefinitely
✍🏼 Audit Query: Reps investigate NPA over multi- million dollar non-remittance
👇👇
Over the years, we have seen and heard of different protests and strike actions, carried out by various unions 📢📢
#ThrowbackThursday
this week, provides an insight into what is becoming an annual 'festival' of strike actions and protests by Parliamentary Staff in Nigeria.
#RoadTo2023
Comics
#TheRoyalRumble
(Where Eagles Dare)
The crowd are filled with high expectations as the announcer gets into the ring to do what he knows best:
"Supporters and Delegates! Welcome to the much awaited
#RoyalRumble
match! Introducing our contenders:
It's 83 Days to the 2023 National Assembly Elections.
Do you live in the FCT and would love to be a part of the audience at 'The Citizens' Townhall on Legislative Elections' holding this Monday in Jabi, Abuja?
#OurVotesMustCount
#NoVOTERNoHonourable
#NoVOTERNoSenator
As the choice of a Vice Presidential candidate by the
@OfficialAPCNg
continues to elicit diverse reactions across the polity, this opinion piece examines the merits and otherwise of its Muslim-Muslim ticket
Read more:
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in reaction described the 'Unknown Bishops' as ‘impostors’ hired to fake support by Christians for the Muslim-Muslim ticket. 🤔🤔
#TrendFlakes
#OrderPaperNG
@NGRSenate
Every organisation is subject to regulations. Interestingly, the Red Chamber is not exempted.
In this week's episode of
#MondayMeme
, we bring you the second part of the 'Rules of Debate in the Nigerian Senate.'
It's been a year since the PIA was signed into law by President Buhari.
But has the PIA lived up to expectations so far? 🤔🤔
Let's talk on the
#GIFTHalfhour
Radio Show on
@ClassicFM943
🔥🔥
Date: Friday, 12th August.
Time: 10am prompt.
See you there✨
#NaOurOilMoney
Here are the biggest stories around the institution of parliament you mustn’t miss this Thursday:
✍🏼 ASUU Strike: Academician calls for bill to bar politicians children from schooling abroad
✍🏼 Wole Soyinka, Kachiwu back calls for Buhari's impeachment