A fresh controversy surrounding the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken another turn after former Edo State Governor and Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole clarified remarks he made about the Senate committee report linked to the disciplinary action. Oshiomhole stated that reports suggesting he accused lawmakers of forging signatures in the document […]
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a fresh legislative effort aimed at strengthening the country’s defence system, with lawmakers seeking reforms that could improve the capacity, structure, and effectiveness of the nation’s security institutions. The initiative was unveiled during a two-day public hearing organised by the House Committee on Defence at the National Assembly Complex […]
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Nigeria’s political landscape has entered a period of intense realignment, with a growing number of politicians crossing party lines in what observers describe as a battle for influence, survival, and future political relevance. From governors and lawmakers to influential party figures, defections have become one of the biggest conversations in Nigerian politics. The movement of […]
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In a significant update to Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2025 celebrations, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled his earlier scheduled national broadcast. Instead, the President will now deliver his official address during a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12, aligning with the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s return to democratic rule. According to a […]
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The National Assembly has postponed plenary resumption from January 28 to February 4, 2025, to conclude ongoing budget defence sessions. Learn more here. The National Assembly has officially rescheduled its plenary sessions from January 28 to Tuesday, February 4, 2025. This decision was taken to accommodate ongoing budget defence engagements. Senate Resumption Postponed In a […]
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The National Assembly has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the poor execution of capital projects in the 2024 budget, calling the current state disappointing. Lawmakers voiced concern over the significant gap between recurrent and capital expenditures, highlighting the low capital funding releases for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Both the Senate and House of Representatives urged […]
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Tinubu Acknowledges National Assembly’s Role in Nation-Building President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the unwavering support of the National Assembly over the past 19 months, describing it as a driving force behind his administration’s determination to lead Nigeria toward greater development and prosperity. Speaking on Wednesday in Lagos during a meeting with Vice President Kashim […]
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The newly established Ministry of Steel Development has allocated N2.6 billion for the mobilization of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited as part of its N24 billion total budget for 2025. This funding was presented by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly in the proposed budget. In addition, the Ministry has set aside N250 million for […]
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The League of Northern Democrats (LND), led by its Chairman and former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has outlined specific conditions for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, which are currently being reviewed in the National Assembly. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Shekarau stressed that the technical committee established to assess the […]
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A federal lawmaker from Bauchi State, Mansur Soro, has raised concerns about the transmission of tax reform bills to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu in September 2024. Soro claims the process bypassed established procedures, sparking opposition from various quarters, including the 36 state governors. Background on the Tax Reform BillsOn September 3, 2024, […]
