Tag: National Assembly
“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…