Tag: National Assembly
Court strikes down National Assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance bonanza
The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion expenditure on vehicles and allowances…
We’ll support Tinubu to tackle insecurity, economic challenges – National Assembly
Akpabio disclosed that lawmakers were exploring the establishment of a regulated state policing system under a national framework.
Aisha Yesufu pushes for three senators, six reps for FCT
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has explained why she believes the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, deserves more representation in…
12 Takeaways from New Electoral Act
But Section 49 now authorises the presiding officers “to separate the queue of male voters from that of female counterparts”…
Rigging Crackdown: N’Assembly slams Jail term on INEC officials
Bamidele’s remarks came amid criticism from opposition parties, who argued that provisions relating to party primaries, campaign funding and
National Assembly highlights key reforms in 2026 Electoral Act
According to him, the making of the new regime “is a collective work that involves nearly all critical stakeholders. The…
Electoral Reform: Police fire tear gas at protesters at National Assembly
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Tuesday dispersed protesters with tear gas outside the National Assembly of Nigeria, as…
2027 Poll dates in limbo as INEC, lawmakers consider adjustments
The development came shortly after the Senate and House of Representatives suspended their planned meeting to harmonise the Electoral Act…
2027: Nigerian women push lawmakers to pass special seats bill
Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female representation in parliament in Africa. Since democracy returned in 1999, women’s…
Protest resumes at National Assembly over e-transmission of results
Protesters returned to the National Assembly on Monday to demand that real-time electronic transmission of election results be made mandatory…
Adopt e-transmission of results, Arewa Group tells National Assembly
Fakai urged the two chambers of the National Assembly to review and consider the interests of the majority of Nigerians…
Updated: Peter Obi, Tanko, others join protesters at National Assembly
Former Labour Party presidential flagbeaer, Peter Obi joined protesters at the National Assembly in Abuja to demand the approval of…
Breaking: Protest rocks National Assembly over E-transmission of election results
A protest has begun outside the National Assembly in Abuja following the Senate’s decision to exclude the provision for mandatory…
The Trust We’ll Never Breach
The life cycle of the 10th National Assembly is fast rolling by at an unimaginable speed. Out of the 48…
National Assembly to clarify alleged discrepancies on gazetted tax acts
According to him, the Clerk is also working with the Federal Government Printing Press to publish the duly certified and…