Tag: National Assembly
2026 WAEC’s CBT move could backfire lawmakers warn
The National Assembly has told WAEC to slow down. Plans to roll out Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 WASSCE…
‘N3M bribes for Bills’: Akpabio, Abbas get 7-day ultimatum to refer allegation to EFCC, ICPC for probe
The scandal was triggered by Ibrahim Auyo, a member of the House of Representatives (APC, Jigawa), who, in a viral…
Natasha’s appeal reveals no court order for recall – Akpabio’s aide
Sir Kenny Okolugbo, media strategist to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has faulted Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s controversial return to the National…
Natasha reveals next plan against Akpabio, National Assembly
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to take fresh legal action against the Senate leadership after security operatives stopped her from…
Natasha breaks silence, slams Akpabio after security barred her convoy at National Assembly
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan broke her silence on Tuesday after security operatives blocked her convoy from entering the National Assembly complex,…
Video: Chaos at National Assembly as security blocks Senator Natasha
It was chaos at the National Assembly on Tuesday as security operatives blocked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the complex,…
National Assembly suspends plenary in honour of Buhari
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana made the announcement in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.
‘I will resume legislative duties on Tuesday’, Akpoti-Uduaghan writes NASS
Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Senate over alleged misconduct during the plenary session of 20 February.
Fast-Track Constitution Review Process: Ogundoyin urges National Assembly
Speaking on behalf of Speakers from all 36 State Houses of Assembly, Ogundoyin reaffirmed the commitment of state legislatures to…
Constitutional review: Kano inaugurates articulation committee
The Committee is chaired by renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof. Auwalu Yadudu, with former Deputy Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, serving as…
Constitutional Review: Make kidnapping capital offence, editors urge National Assembly
The editors condemned the senseless killings of victims, even where ransom payments have been made, describing such acts as barbaric…
“We are proud of you,” Deputy Speaker hails Wike
The lawmaker said it was not only Tinubu that was impressed with Wike’s services, “the parliament is impressed with your…
Read full text of President Bola Tinubu’s address to National Assembly
"We are already seeing results. GDP grew by 3.4 per cent in 2024, with Q4 hitting 4.6 per cent, the…
National Assembly plots historic shift: Next President to be sworn in at Parliament
The date commemorates the annulled 1993 presidential election won by the late Chief MKO Abiola, which is widely regarded as…
Tinubu seeks NASS approval to borrow over $21 billion to rescue Nigeria’s Economy
The external borrowing package also encompasses €2.19 billion, ¥15 billion (Japanese Yen), and a €65 million grant. The loans are…
‘We’re not Tinubu’s Rubber Stamp’, Senate Leader defends National Assembly
The Ekiti Central Senator said if the National Assembly was actually a rubber-stamp, it could not have held over 39…
2027: National Assembly leadership endorses Tinubu
The endorsement was moved by Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, and seconded by Hon. Tajudeen Abass, the…
Defence minister throws weight behind NASS’ security summit
“It is a commendable move towards inclusive policy-making. That talk must lead to tangible outcomes,” he said.
National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele
Bamidele, therefore, revealed that the National Assembly more than before “is now focused on building a federation that enjoys internal…
“No regrets, I gave it to her,” Nwebonyi justifies attack on Ezekwesili
There was a heated exchange between the Senator Nwaebonyi and Ezekwesili during a hearing by the Senate Committee on Ethics,…
The President may suspend a Governor
A constitution is the most sacred document in a democracy. It's so sacramental an instrument that its writings must not…
Tinubu declares Rivers Emergency a lifeline, praises National Assembly’s endorsement
The President affirmed that the six-month emergency would empower the newly-appointed Sole Administrator to stabilise Rivers State, address systemic breakdowns,…
Don’t endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule on Rivers, Obi urges National Assembly
Obi said the situation in Rivers does not justify such action by the President. He also accused Tinubu of biased…
‘Tinubu consulted National Assembly before declaring state of emergency on Rivers’
However, while rejecting the declaration of state of emergency on Rivers, the Peoples Democratic Party on which platform Fubara was…
NASS secures Presidential assent to Federal Universities in Ekiti, Osun
On the Federal Universities of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Alausa specifically said the university would serve as a…
Tax reform bills: TUC suggests areas for review
For one, the TUC wants the threshold for tax exemptions to be increased from the current N800,000 per annum, as…
Egbetokun opens up on Budget presentation drama at National Assembly
A viral video showed Senator, Onyekachi Nwoebonyi storming out of the budget presentation session to the Joint Committees on Police…
NASS committee rejects Solid Minerals Ministry’s budget estimates
The Chairman of the joint committee, Sen. Ekong Sampson, stated this after the Minister, Dele Alake, presented the ministry’s 2025…
Why deliberations of tax bills should be halted – NLC
Ajaero said that the politicization of the tax bills and alienation of key stakeholders was worrisome and robbed it of…
Tinubu declares all NASS members ‘re-elected’ after gaffe during budget presentation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio had in his welcome speech lauded the President for his achievements. He also lauded the President…