Tag: National Assembly
National Assembly workers block gates as they begin strike
Workers at the National Assembly, under the auspices of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, have begun their…
Electoral Act: How National Assembly crafted bill to sink Nigeria’s democracy – North Central group alleges
As reactions continue to trail the rejection of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill by President Muhammadu Buhari, a…
Opposition to the Electoral amendment Bill is a disservice to democracy – Senator Shehu Sani calls out President Buhari
Earlier today, President Muhammadu Buhari declined assent to the amended electoral bill (2018) which was made by the National…
Reps probe National Assembly staffs’ protests, labour strikes
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the protests by members of the Parliamentary…
NASS working to pass bills in nation’s interest, Says Senate Leader
The Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, on Friday gave indication that peace has returned to the National Assembly. According…
Again, National Assembly postpones resumption
The National Assembly has postponed its resumption from the ongoing two-month annual recess to October 9, 2018.
National Assembly panel to resume Monday, may slash INEC budget
The National Assembly may cut the budget for the 2019 polls, due to duplication of line items by…
We can’t reconvene now –Saraki, Dogara
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, have just explained why the National…
National Assembly calls off Tuesday resumption, reconvening date becomes indefinite
Contrary to public expectation, the National Assembly will not reconvene tomorrow Tuesday August 14th. According to PUNCH, the…
Saraki, APC Reps demand full probe of National Assembly invasion
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, and the All Progressives Congress caucus in the House of Representatives have…
State Police: National Assembly declare support after gunmen kill 7 officers in Abuja
The country’s security system has been declared a “failed architecture” by the Senate and the House of Representatives…
National Assembly increases 2018 budget, may pass N9.12tn budget today
The National Assembly has increased the 2018 budget to N9.120 trillion from N8.612 trillion.