National Assembly Must Listen To INEC on Electoral Bill – Jega
Proffessor Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on the national assembly to consider the recommendations of the electoral umpire to avoid ambiguity in…
469 SUV Cars: NNPP Chieftain Lambasts NASS Members
As reactions continue to trail purchase of 469 sports utility vehicles at the rate of N160m each for members of the national assembly, a chieftain of New Nigeria People’s Party…
National Assembly Will Pass 2022 Budget Before Christmas – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the 2022 appropriation bill will be passed before the Christmas holiday. Speaking at the New Telegraph award ceremony on Friday night in Lagos, Lawan said…
We Are Ready To Partner MTN on Human Capital Development – Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the National Assembly is ready to partner with Mobile Telecommunications Nigeria, MTN, on human capital development. The SP made this known while…
Electoral Amendment Bill: It’s Time For National Assembly To Use Its Veto Power – YIAGA
A civil society organisation, YIAGA Africa has called on the national assembly to take action on the electoral act amendment bill. President Muhammadu Buhari had 30 days to either assent…
Senators’ Pay: Revenue Commission Clarifies Allowances
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has clarified the monthly salary and allowances of senators, stating that each of the 109 senators earns N1,063,860. RMAFC chairman M.B.…
It’s Presumptuous For Buhari To Reject Electoral Bill Over Cost of Direct Primary – Senate Spokesman
Spokesperson of the senate, Ajibola Basiru has described the argument of President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue of cost of direct primary in the electoral act amendment bill as “totally…
Ezekwesili Slams Speaker Abbas Over Controversial Counter Subversion Bill
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has criticized House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the National Assembly over the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which proposes harsh penalties for Nigerians who refuse…
Electoral Act: NASS Must Veto Buhari’s Decision – Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has called on the National Assembly to veto president Muhammadu Buhari's rejection of the Electoral Act (Amendment) In a statement he signed, the former Kwara…
Senate Postpones Resumption, Announces New Date
The Nigerian Senate has announced a new resumption date, postponing its earlier scheduled resumption from recess. According to an internal memo from the Clerk of the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze, the…