Gift Chapi-Odekina

Federal Capital Territory

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News -- Reps reschedule interactive session with Rivers State Sole Administrator

1 week 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.
Nigeria: Bill to Stop Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others From Contesting Election Passes Second Reading At Reps

3 weeks 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.
Nigeria: South-South Development Commission Needs Competent Leadership - Rep

4 weeks 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.
US Funding Withdrawal: We are addressing healthcare funding gaps – Minister | Nigeria News Headlines Today

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Gift Chapi-Odekina

…As Reps advocate for a healthcare Trust FundBy Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaNigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, has assured that the federal government is taking proactive steps to address funding and policy gaps in the nation’s healthcare system, especially in light of the recent withdrawal of healthcare funding by the United States.
Reps pass political parties regulation bill for second reading

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Gift Chapi-Odekina

By Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish an Independent Authority for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria. Co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Marcus Onobun (Edo State), the bill aims to transfer political party registration and regulation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to a new independent body.
Reps express disappointment over FCT Primary Healthcare’s 2023 Budget performance

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Gift Chapi-Odekina

By Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council and Ancillary Services has expressed dissatisfaction with the 2023 budget performance of the Department of Primary Healthcare, FCT Area Council Service Secretariat. The Committee directed the agency to reconcile all relevant financial documents within seven days and submit the nominal roll and addresses of the 270 Primary Healthcare Centres across the FCT to its Clerk.
Reps wade into Osun crisis, set up investigative committee

2 months ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Gift Chapi-Odekina

…Direct Security Forces to Restore OrderBy Gift Chapi-Odekina, AbujaThe House of Representatives has intervened in the Osun State local government crisis, calling on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security heads to immediately restore law and order in the state. The intervention followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep. Bamidele Salam and nine other lawmakers from Osun State during plenary in Abuja.
Just in: National Assembly passes 54.9trn 2025 budget

2 months ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Henry Umoru |Gift Chapi-Odekina

By Henry Umoru & Gift Chapi-OdekinaThe National Assembly has passed a N54.9 trillion budget for the 2025 financial year, increasing the initial proposal by N700 billion from N54.2 trillion.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Operations to Tackle Fuel Scarcity - Reps

Nov 27, 2024 | allafrica.com | Gift Chapi-Odekina

Abuja — The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), Hon. Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, has emphasized the significant impact of the Port Harcourt refinery's commencement of operations, describing it as a major step towards resolving fuel scarcity in Nigeria and improving the lives of its citizens. Hon.
Reps summon CBN Governor over REMITA leakages

Feb 27, 2024 | vanguardngr.com | Gift Chapi-Odekina

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Central Bank Governor to unfailingly appear before it on Tuesday March 5 over issues with leakages with the REMITA platform. Chairman of the Committee, Hon Bamidele Salam, made the summon in a letter to the CBN Governor titledRE: Investigation of revenue leakages through remita platform and non-compliance substantively with standard operating procudure and other allied service level agreement 2023 (hr.373/11/2023).