During President Bola Tinubu's 2025 budget presentation, National Assembly members chanted "On your mandate, we shall stand," showing loyalty to the president. This prompted mixed reactions on social media, with critics calling the lawmakers "rubber stamp legislators" and expressing concerns...
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to present Nigeria's 2025 national budget, following multiple delays. Accompanied by key officials, he was received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. This marks the start of the budget's review by...
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly on December 17, 2024. The proposed budget, valued at N47.9 trillion, was earlier disclosed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, outlining the country’s fiscal plans...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio threatens to replace underperforming committee chairs in response to complaints over lack of oversight on revenue-generating agencies. Akpabio demands committee reports by January 2025 and stresses the need for compliance with National Assembly invitations from...
Senator Seriake Dickson confirmed the National Assembly's commitment to passing tax reform bills despite opposition. He emphasized correcting revenue allocation anomalies and urged stakeholders to participate in public hearings. Dickson highlighted the reforms’ potential to ensure fairness and...
A Lagos Federal High Court dismissed Bobrisky’s fundamental rights suit against the EFCC and the National Assembly. The court found no merit in his claims for damages and harassment, rejecting his request for N200 million in compensation. Bobrisky’s allegations of rights violations lacked...
Senator Ali Ndume has called on the Nigerian Senate to support the widow of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as his successor for the Anambra South Senatorial District. Ndume emphasized honoring Ubah’s legacy and cited precedents of widows succeeding their spouses in public office to continue their...
President Bola Tinubu has proposed a ₦47.9 trillion budget for 2025, marking a 35% increase from the previous year. The budget focuses on economic growth, fiscal stability, and strategic reforms, including new borrowings, capital expenditure, and oil price benchmarks. It will require National...
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's body arrives at the National Assembly for a valedictory session. The late senator, who represented Anambra South, passed away in July 2024. A somber ceremony is taking place at the National Assembly Complex as lawmakers honor his memory and contributions to Nigerian...
Bobrisky has filed a lawsuit against the EFCC and National Assembly, claiming a violation of her rights following bribery allegations. She seeks N1.2 billion in damages for trauma and unlawful actions. The lawsuit highlights concerns over corruption and human rights abuses by Nigerian security...
President Bola Tinubu is set to present Nigeria's 2025 budget to the National Assembly in December 2024. The executive branch, led by Tinubu, aims to align fiscal strategies with recent economic reforms, focusing on debt reduction and sustainable growth. Key improvements in economic indicators...
President Bola Tinubu confirmed that the controversial tax reform bills will remain in the National Assembly, despite calls from the National Economic Council for their withdrawal. He emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement and legislative processes to improve Nigeria's economy...
SERAP has demanded that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas disclose the National Assembly’s monthly running costs. The organization warned of legal action if transparency is not achieved within seven days, highlighting the need for accountability and compliance...
President Bola Tinubu announces an executive bill for a new national minimum wage, to be sent to the National Assembly soon. The bill aims to align wages with economic realities, improving the standard of living for Nigerian workers.
In a significant move to address the demands of the Nigerian...
National Assembly Member Paul Gowon Haruna faces criticism after donating a traditional well to Bassa/Dekina Federal constituency in Kogi State.
In a move aimed at addressing water scarcity, National Assembly Member Paul Gowon Haruna donated a traditional well to Bassa/Dekina Federal...
Senator Abdul Ningi returns to the National Assembly after a suspension recall. Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, was suspended for alleged budget padding. The Senate Minority Leadership apologized on his behalf, emphasizing the need for his return. Ningi's recall raises questions about the...
Labour leaders engage Nigerian National Assembly to avert strike over a minimum wage dispute. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress are in talks with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to address the impending strike scheduled for June 3.
Members...
In an unexpected turn of events, power reportedly went off at the National Assembly while the Minister of Power was present in the building. This incident sparked a flurry of reactions on social media platforms, ranging from humor to cynicism.
Some users found irony in the situation...
In the past 10 months under President Bola Tinubu's administration, Nigeria has witnessed a concerning surge in violence, with 6,931 lives lost to insecurity.
The recent killing of 17 officers and men of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi, in Delta State underscores the severity of the...
President Bola Tinubu has extended a message of confidence to the leadership of the National Assembly amidst swirling allegations of budget padding for the year 2024. Speaking during a dinner to break the Ramadan fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the unwavering...
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