Tag: National Assembly
INSIGHT: Can higher budget allocations strengthen Nigeria’s safety framework?
Nigeria has committed an estimated ₦32.88 trillion to defence over the past 15 years, yet insecurity continues to…
FULL LIST: Ex-Nigerian Governors Who Became Senators
On March 21, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule hinted that he may run for the Nasarawa North senatorial…
FULL LIST: Meet the Longest Serving National Assembly Members in Nigeria
The 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended doesn't specify an expiry time for the…
Can Nigerians Abroad Legally Vote in 2027 elections? INEC and National Assembly’s stance
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, questions about who can vote, how votes are cast, and the…
PURE DOMINANCE: APC secures Electoral Act amendments amid opposition protest
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday used its overwhelming majority in both chambers of the National Assembly…
POWER REALIGNMENT: Does Obi’s exit to ADC threaten Labour Party’s future?
The Labour Party’s emergence as a strong political force in 2023 was largely linked to the presidential ambition…
Defiance and discipline: Senate flashpoints shaping Akpabio’s leadership era
Repeated confrontations between the senate president, Godswill Akpabio, and fellow senators have drawn national attention to leadership tensions…
From Senate to statehouse: Senators positioning for 2027 governorship races
The race for the governorship tickets ahead of the 2027 general election is gradually intensifying as several serving…
IN THE DATA: N58.47trn, N58.27trn or N58.18trn? The 2026 federal budget’s mixed figures
Conflicting figures have emerged around the proposed 2026 federal government budget, raising questions over the exact size of…
TAX REFORMS: How are laws gazetted?
Fresh tension erupted on December 17 after the member of the house of representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, disclosed that…
UNDELIVERED IN 2025: Gender seats, state police, constitution review stall in national assembly
At the beginning of 2025, many Nigerians looked to the national assembly with confidence as lawmakers projected a…
Yakubu Gowon: Meet the ‘ex-Nigeria head of state’ who has been falsely declared dead multiple times
Yakubu Gowon, ex-Nigeria's head of state, is a cat with nine lives. He has been falsely declared dead…