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…
National Assembly To Transmit 2022 Appropriation Bill To Buhari Next Week – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has given assurance that the 2022 appropriation bill will be transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent next week. The house of representatives and…
30 National Assembly Officials, Clerk Set to Retire as Tinubu Rejects Service Extension Bill
At least 30 senior officials of the National Assembly, including the Clerk to the National Assembly, Magaji Tambawal, are set to retire following President Bola Tinubu’s rejection of a bill…
Buhari Asks N’assembly To Pass Bill To Raise Retirement Age of Teachers
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the national assembly to pass a bill seeking to increase the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years. His request on the executive…
Electoral Act: Why National Assembly Can’t Override Buhari’s Rejection – Presidency
Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina has explained Why the National Assembly can't override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Amendment Bill. Adesina explained that the All Progressives Congress, APC, controls…
Northern Governors, Lawmakers Clash on VAT Distribution, Other Key Proposals
Members of the National Assembly are deeply divided over the controversial tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The four bills, transmitted to the legislature in early September,…