Tag: National Assembly

Buhari says Osinbajo in Charge but No Communication to National Assembly

Despite declaring that the Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), is in charge of Nigerian affairs during his medical trip to the United Kingdom, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.…

National Assembly Set to Increase 2025 Budget Amid MDAs’ Concerns

The National Assembly is set to increase the proposed ₦47.94 trillion budget for 2025. This was due to inadequate funding across various sectors. Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have expressed…

National Assembly Didn’t Manipulate Electoral Bill – Lawan

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has denied accusation that the leadership of the national assembly manipulated the electoral act amendment bill. Lawan made this denial on Wednesday on the floor of…

BREAKING: Angry Workers Shutdown National Assembly

Nigeria's National Assembly was on Monday shutdown and kept under lock and key by angry workers. This follows a decision by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) to embark…

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National Assembly Resumes Today, Sets to Expedite Action on Tax Reform Bills

The National Assembly is set to resume today, with plans to expedite action on tax reform bills. The bills, which were initially met with resistance from northern governors and lawmakers.…

National Assembly Begs Doctors To Call Off Strike

The National assembly has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend the nationwide strike and embrace negotiation with the federal government, stressing that the upper chamber is working to…

Chris Okotie Calls For Scrapping of National Assembly, Ministers, Commissioners

Foremost clergyman and politician, Rev Chris Okotie has called for the scrapping of the Nigerian National Assembly. According to the former presidential candidate, the maintenance of members of the National…

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National Assembly Passes ₦54.99trn 2025 Budget Estimate

The National Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a record-breaking budget of ₦54.99 trillion. The budget allocates ₦23.96 trillion for capital expenditure, aimed at infrastructure development, healthcare, education,…

National Assembly Won’t Produce Perfect Constitution, No Such Thing Exists – Gbajabiamila

Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says National Assembly can not make perfect constitution but its objective is to deliver a more inclusive constitution. Lately, there have been…

10th Assembly: Senators Disapprove Zoning Pattern of APC

Senators-elect from the South-East geo-political have expressed their disapproval towards the ruling All Progressives Congress' (APC) zoning of the 10th president of the Senate to the South-South geo-political zone. The…