THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that it would not condone any act of violence or hooliganism in the […]
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Insecurity: National Assembly moves to strengthen security agencies
I’M a bid to ensure the well-being of the citizenry, the National Assembly is exploring avenues aimed at strengthening the […]
2023: NGO advises politicians to shun ”toxic” campaigns
MR. Edward Ogba, the President Movement for Nigeria’s Transformation (MNT), an NGO on Tuesday cautioned politicians against all forms of […]
Start-up Bill awaits Buhari’s assent – Omoworare
THE National Assembly (NASS) has transmitted the Start-up Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent, having passed through all the […]
Ex-lawmakers urge PDP members to shelve calls for Ayu’s resignation
FORMER members of the National Assembly from the South-West geopolitical zone on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have […]
2023 budget: N/Assembly mulls finance act amendment over N11trn deficit
CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on General Services, Sani Musa, says the N11.03trn deficit proposed for the N19.76trn 2023 budget will be […]
2023: Ukodhiko’ll engineer a modern Isoko nation – Odueme
By Ajiri-Oghene Oreh TREASURER-General, Isoko Association of North America, Gabriel Odueme has said that, Engr Jonathan Ukodhiko has the capacity […]
Buhari to present 2023 budget in October: Gbajabiamila
SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to present the 2023 budget to […]
Lawan reiterates NASS commitment to curb corruption, insecurity
THE Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday in Abuja reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to curb corruption and insecurity in […]
Presidency: Senate mulls banning of same faith ticket
STRONG indications emerged yesterday that the Senate is seeking an amendment to section 84 of the 2022 Electoral Act geared […]
MTEF: Reps C’ttee threatens to sanction absentee agencies
THE House of Representatives Committee on Finance has threatened to sanction agencies of government that fail to honour invitation to […]
FG to encourage states’ legislature to ban open defecation
THE Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says the Federal Government will encourage states to introduce a law to […]
Major fire outbreak averted in House of Reps new building
A major fire outbreak was averted in the new building of the House of Representatives. The building houses offices of […]
Commission partners Chattered Institute of Professional Printers on fight against piracy
THE Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), says it is partnering with the Chattered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) on ways to […]
Insecurity: Nigerians slam Buhari, service chiefs
THE security situation in the country hit a new low earlier in the week when troops attached to the Guards […]
1999 Constitution Amendment: Lagos Assembly transmits resolutions to NASS
THE Lagos State House of Assembly has directed the Clerk, Mr Olalekan Onafeko to transmit the resolution of the assembly […]
Ex-Bayelsa Commissioner dumps PDP for SDP
A former Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Bayelsa State, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic […]
Don’t be despondent, ADC presidential candidate Implores Nigerians
THE Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, has implored Nigerians not to relapse to despondency over […]
National Water Resources bill not for land grabbing — FG
THE Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, has called for support in implementing the National Water Resources bill, saying […]
May Nigeria never experience this 9th National Assembly again
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D IN the absence of 11th hour miracle, when an assessment of performance of the Executive arm […]
National Assembly to convene stakeholders’ meeting over unresolved AMCON debts
FEDERAL House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Banking and Currency, Hon. Victor Nwokolo at the weekend in Lagos disclosed that […]
Rep ad hoc committee on security visits Lalong
THE House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on the Wanton Killings in Wase has visited Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau. […]
Out-of-school problems: National Assembly concludes constitutional amendments on education
THE National Assembly says it has concluded the constitutional amendment process of moving basic education from chapter two of the […]
2023: Allow INEC to determine the technology to use for elections – Yakubu
By Benprince Ezeh MAHMOOD Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has urged the National Assembly to empower […]
Takeover of National Assembly not authorised by Presidency, says Osinbajo
Yemi Osinbajo, the acting president, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, August 7, said the takeover of the National Assembly by security operatives earlier in the day was a gross violation of constitutional order and was not authorised by the Presidency.
Political parties too many, may cause problems in 2019 –INEC
THE Independent National Electoral Commission says the growing number of political …
Why nobody can remove Saraki from office — Senate
Nobody can remove Saraki. We elected him and we are not ready to remove him yet …
2019: It’s too early for politicking, says Saraki
PRESIDENT of the Senate has urged the National Assembly, the Executive and politicians in …
PIB will address fuel crises in Nigeria – Lawmaker
REP. Joseph Akinlaja, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum …
Events of the Year 2017: Economy
Nigeria’s economy exits recession but the masses suffer severe economic hardship throughout the entire year …
SERAP urges Buhari to explain the withdrawal of $1bn to fight Boko Haram
SOCIO-ECONOMIC Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently explain to Nigerians why the government decided […]
Senate move to Tackle Drug and Substance Abuse Across the Nation #SenateTacklesDrugAbuse:
FOLLOWING the Senate’s resolution in October on the state of drug and substance abuse around the nation, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, […]
$1b to fight Boko Haram: PDP asks FG to apologise to Nigerians
THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday described the claimed approval for the …
CDHR says Controversial NGO Bill must not be passed
COMMITTEE for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has said that the Bill for an Act for …
My thoughts on Restructuring Nigeria – Saraki
ABUBAKAR Bukola Saraki, the Senate president, on Tuesday, December 12, bared his mind …
Senate holds Public Hearing on Job Creation today
AS part of its efforts to stimulate economic growth and create abundant employment …