Tag: NASS
Legislators more open, transparent than executive – NASS
The official Twitter Account of the Nigeria’s National Assembly has argued that the National Assembly is more transparent and open…
NASS to review girl-child education laws, says Sen. Wamakko
Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto) says the National Assembly would review laws to revamp girl-child education in the country in 2016.…
NASS to make public 2016 budget breakdown – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Sunday said the National Assembly would make public the details of…
Buhari meets Saraki, Dogara, others behind closed door
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, behind closed doors.…
Frequent recess by NASS not unusual, says NILS
The National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) says the frequency with which members of the National Assembly go on recess…
Buhari slams NASS jumbo pay, fumes at RMAFC
President Muhammadu Buhari has rebuked the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission for approving excessive remunerations for some political office…
NASS not answerable to anybody – ex-RMAFC Chairman
Eromosele Ebhomele Former Chairman of Nigeria’s Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Hamman Tukur, is not happy with the way…
NASS: Ndume wants privileges of Saraki, Dogara, others removed
Senate Leader Mohammed Ndume on Tuesday called for removal of privileges attached to principal officers at the National Assembly. Ndume…
Part-time legislature the solution to NASS allowances, says Lateef Raji
Lateef Raji, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Lagos State…
We will not cut our pay, allowances, Senators say
The Senate after an hour close door session on Wednesday, stood down the report of its ad hoc committee on…
Buhari, NASS promise to find Chibok Girls – US Congresswoman
President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerian lawmakers have promised to intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of the Chibok…
Atiku hails peaceful resolution of House leadership crisis
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the peaceful resolution of the House of Representatives leadership crisis, which…
Police, Clerk of NASS, meet over petition
The Police have met with the Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Maikasuwa, and some principal officers over a…
APC will overcome NASS leadership tussle – Garba
A member of the House of Representatives, Amuda Garba (APC-Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Kwara) , has expressed optimism that the…
Saraki moves to reduce NASS allowances, inaugurates committee
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has moved to reduce the allowances of National Assembly members by constituting a committee to draw…