Tag: 10TH National Assembly
Akpabio to colleagues: Critics calling us rubber-stamp ignorant, ignore them
Akpabio noted that those who had been criticising the federal lawmakers had no idea of why they are in the…
Akpabio, Abbas to cut N353.4bn travels, meals, NASS budget or face court action
“Should the National Assembly and its leadership fail to reduce the unnecessary spending and tackle the systemic corruption in MDAs,…
Akpabio, Abbas to face legal action over ‘running costs’ claim
“Senator Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, recently disclosed in an interview with BBC Hausa that each Nigerian senator…
Can 10th National Assembly lay petroleum industry challenges to rest
The policies are also designed to stabilise exchange rate, reduce inflation, lower interest rate and encourage investments.
Reconvened for Greater Goods
Besides, it culminated in the suspension of the National Assembly, the foremost democratic institution with the seal of people’s approval.…
Senate constitutes 1999 Constitution amendment committee
Akpabio stressed the need for the Senate to look at some aspects of the Constitution to bring it in line…
Akpabio, Abbas sued over N344.85bn NASS budget
In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/178/2024 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, SERAP is seeking: “an order of…
Ribadu, CDS absent at Senate’s interface with security chiefs
"But due to the absence of the NSA and the Chief of Defence Staff, the interactive session will no longer…
National Assembly probes killing of vigilante members
The National Assembly has launched a probe into the alleged brutal death of members of a vigilante group by Nigerian…
Akpabio, Abass warned against plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others
“The proposed spending of N110 billion by members of the National Assembly is a fundamental breach of the Nigerian Constitution…
Sanwo-Olu charges 10th NASS to surpass previous record
Speaking to journalists after the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu urged the legislature…
Wike: Why Tinubu, APC choice of leadership of National Assembly must be supported
Wike said those plotting against Tinubu’s choice of leadership of the National Assembly were those who were opposed to his…
ACF rejects Kalu, says North west deserves Senate Presidency
“Since the North West gave Tinubu the highest votes, then it should be given the Senate Presidency, the position of…
Akume: Group sends message to Musa, Wase, Gagdi
Wase and Gagdi are eyeing the position of the Speaker while Musa is angling to emerge as the President of…
N’Assembly leadership: Tinubu set to meet opposition lawmakers-elect
“I write to inform you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will hold a meeting with members of the opposition Senators-elect…
10th NASS: ‘Greater majority’ yet to adopt any candidate
Rep. Fredrick Agbedi (PDP-Bayelsa), Convener of the “Greater Majority”, said the group has not adopted any candidate for the 10th…
10th Assembly leadership: Reason LP senators-elect support APC’s choice – Osuntokun
He said the senators would have taken a lot of things into consideration before they decided to support the leadership…
10th House of Reps: G7, “Greater Majority” to present consensus candidate
The G7 reiterated their commitment to work with the minority caucus to present a common front for the 10th National…
Senate Presidency: APC support group describes Akpabio/Jibril choice as best
“As supporters we are solely behind the decision of our president-elect and leadership of our party for this wise decision…
Alleged fear of impeachment: Gbajabiamila adjourns plenary indefinitely
“Last week because of this same programme the House adjourned, the plenary was not in session but today because of…
‘It’s my turn to be Speaker of House of Reps,’ insists Idris Wase
Wase said this while declaring his intention to compete for the speakership of the 10th National Assembly on Friday.
10th National Assembly: Who leads the Senate?
Analysts opine that the gender factor may not count much in the Senate leadership race as there are only three…
10th Senate Presidency: APC N/West supports Akpabio, Barau
"We see the joined ticket of Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Barau Jibrin as a wise leadership for the 10th…
10th NASS Speakership: Group hails Tinubu, APC’s choice of Rep. Tajudeen
They said the party's decision was in line with democratic best practices, by choosing Tajudeen (APC-Kaduna) from the North West…
10th Assembly: My 4 wives, 28 children proof of leadership skills – Doguwa
The lawmaker is currently on trial for alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, unlawful possession of a firearm, mischief, and public…
10th Assembly: Akande-Sadipe declares intention for deputy speaker
Akande-Sadipe, who is currently the only female legislator in Oyo State, added that she was ready to focus on the…
Group endorses Wase to lead National Assembly
With the expectations of a new Nigeria, Sani stated that the House of Representatives would require an outstanding personality to…
APC speaks on zoning of 10th National Assembly leadership positions
APC said it has not taken any decision on where to zone the leadership position of the 10th National Assembly.
10th Assembly: Group of ex-lawmakers kicks against zoning
The group said that such would not add value to democratic principles nor promote separation of powers, checks and balances.
Arewa community tasks Tinubu on zoning NASS leadership
According to the group, proper zoning would ensure a sense of belonging to all Nigerians, irrespective of state or tribe.