Tag: National Assembly
ACN Asks National Assembly To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Jonathan
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has asked the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Goodluck Jonathan, having…
In Nigeria, The Math Does Not Add Up —Prince Charles Dickson
The owner of the body does not say that he is in no pain, while we insist on commiserating with…
Piracy: Nigeria Begins Domestication Of Treaties
The draft of a bill that would enable Nigeria to prosecute waterways robbers and sea pirates was presented to maritime…
You’re A Failure, Senate President Blasts Nigerian Officials
Senate President, David Mark has lambasted sports administrators for disappointing Nigerians in the field of sports. He said this yesterday…
JONATHAN’S BUDGET SHOCKER: Ex-Militants Get More Money Than Health Sector
The National Assembly yesterday passed the 2012 Appropriation Act of N4,877,209,156,933 with a startling revelation that President Goodluck Jonathan allocated…
National Assembly Jacks Up Budget
Nigeria’s National Assembly on Thursday approved a $31 billion budget for 2012 , setting up a possible showdown with President…
FRSC Suspends Licence, Number Plate Renewal
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has suspended the mandatory renewal of drivers’ licences and vehicle number plates in Enugu…
NFF Bill Scales Second Reading At Assembly
Normalcy may soon return to the embattled board of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, as the bill to recognise the football…
House Of Reps Seat: Tribunal Strikes Out Labour Party’s Petition
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lagos Thursday struck out the petition filed by Labour Party candidate in…
N1.2m Facebook Scandal Rocks NSC
A new twist was added to the drama at the public hearing by the National Assembly House Committee on Sports…
Expert Advocates For Elders’ Rights Act
Dr. Folashade Oluwole, a Senior Registrar at the Nephrology and Geriatrics Unit, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, has advocated…
Why National Assembly Failed To Pass NFF Bill –Gaiya
The chairman of House of Representatives’ Committee on Sports, Godfrey Giaya, has shed light on why the National Assembly in…
Senator Mark: We Shall Fight Boko Haram With The Law
It may be the end of the road for Boko Haram and other terrorist organisations in Nigeria as leaders of…
Issue Of Subsidy Is Secondary
Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, House of Representatives member, Hakeem Abiodun Munir, representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II, speaks with Political Platform…
Bakare Berates Jonathan Over Mass Transit
The convener of the Save Nigeria Group, SNG, Pastor Tunde Bakare has accussed President Goodluck Jonathan of usurping the functions…