Gift Chapi-Odekina

1 week ago | nigeriaworld.com | Gift Chapi-Odekina

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Armed Forces Act to institutionalize gender inclusion by mandating a minimum of 15% female representation in recruitment, enlistment, and appointments within Nigeria’s military services. Sponsored by Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, the Armed Forces Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to address the longstanding gender imbalance in the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

3 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Gift Chapi-Odekina

• Calls for 2025 UTME Cancellation, Suspension of Digital Operations Staff The South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, over what it described as a “catastrophic institutional failure” in the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement on Monday, the caucus, led by Hon.

1 month ago | nigeriaworld.com | Gift Chapi-Odekina

The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight has rescheduled its interactive session with the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), earlier slated for Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The postponement followed a formal request from Vice Admiral Ibas to shift the meeting to a later date.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Gift Chapi-Odekina

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, proposes amendments to the 1999 Constitution to revise eligibility requirements for these key political positions. According to the bill: Presidential and gubernatorial candidates must not be older than 60 years at the time of contesting.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Gift Chapi-Odekina

A member of the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, representing Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency of Rivers State, has emphasized the need for competent leadership in the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to effectively address the region's longstanding environmental and socio-economic challenges.