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Tag: the National Assembly

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Nigerian News

We’ll meet in court, present factual defence, Natasha’s lawyers tell FG

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Lawyers of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Saturday confirmed receipt of details of a suit filed by the Federal Government against the lawmaker in a case involving her and …

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Nigerian News

Pictures: Argungu Emir turbans Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, as Ganuwan Kabi

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 - by Taiye Odewale, Abuja

The Emir of Argungu, HRH Alhaji Samaila Muhammadu Mera, on Friday in Kebbi state formally turbaned the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, as the Ganuwan Kabi(Defender of Kebbi Kingdom). The newly …

Pictures: Argungu Emir turbans Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, as Ganuwan Kabi Read More
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Nigerian News

Insecurity: Army raises the alarm over reduction in budget size

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 - by Taiye Odewale

The Nigerian Army Wednesday complained bitterly over reduction of its budget size from N710 billion it proposed to N579 billion approved by the Ministry of Finance and Budget Office for …

Insecurity: Army raises the alarm over reduction in budget size Read More
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Nigerian News

Nigeria needs new constitution, not amendment – Olanipekun

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 - by Lateef Ibrahim

A former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun, Wednesday said that the ongoing constitutional amendment can not work, maintaining that Nigeria needs constitutional replacement. Olanipekun who …

Nigeria needs new constitution, not amendment – Olanipekun Read More
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Opinion

Idris: A brave politician in Adamawa North

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 - by Tom Garba

Adamawa, North-ast Nigeria is blessed to have an indomitable young man, a leader who has broken many political records of his contemporaries as a young focused-minded person. Alhaji Hamisu Idris …

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Nigerian News

CUPP condemns Plateau speaker’s removal, says impunity by APC must be curtailed

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 - by Lekan Shehinde

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Thursday reacted to the removal of the Speaker of Plateau state House of Assembly, Ayuba Abot, saying impunity of Governor Simon Lalong must …

CUPP condemns Plateau speaker’s removal, says impunity by APC must be curtailed Read More
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Nigerian News

Insecurity: Osinbajo to grace 11th NASS’ prayer breakfast

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Joshua Egbodo

The Christian Legislators Fellowship of the National Assembly has said it will play host to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at its 11th edition of the National Prayer Breakfast holding Thursday …

Insecurity: Osinbajo to grace 11th NASS’ prayer breakfast Read More
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Nigerian News

Clerk bemoans missing NASS reporter

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 - by Taiye Odewale

The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) , Architect Ojo Olatunde Amos , has expressed sadness Monday over missing Vanguard Reporter in the House of Representatives , Tordue Salem. Tordue …

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Nigerian News

Niger lawmaker tasks security agencies on 30 abducted passengers

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo

The lawmaker representing Niger East in the National Assembly, Senator Sani Musa, has appealed to security agencies in Niger state to “speedily secure the release of the abducted 30 travellers.” …

Niger lawmaker tasks security agencies on 30 abducted passengers Read More
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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: FG reveals Sunday Igboho’s major sponsor, exposes Nnamdi Kanu

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 - by Admin III

The federal government on Friday said it has uncovered major financier of the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho. Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister …

Breaking: FG reveals Sunday Igboho’s major sponsor, exposes Nnamdi Kanu Read More
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Columns

Tussle, Tussle, everywhere

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 - by Victoria Ngozi Ikeano

Nigerians are no strangers to tussles as we witness big and small tussles of various kinds every day. They range from family squabbles to community/ state tussles to even national …

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Nigerian News

Police directs Area commanders, DPOs to intensify search for missing Vanguard reporter

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Commissioner of Police FCT, Mr Babaji Sunday has said that operatives of the Command are working round the clock to unravel the whereabouts of missing Vanguard House of Representatives …

Police directs Area commanders, DPOs to intensify search for missing Vanguard reporter Read More
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Nigerian News

Chairmanship: Modu Sheriff rallies APC members ahead state congresses

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Former governor of Borno state and one of the aspirants seeking office of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Alimodu Sheriff, has rallied all members of …

Chairmanship: Modu Sheriff rallies APC members ahead state congresses Read More
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Nigerian News

2023: APC backs Senate’s decision on direct primaries

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed support for Senate amendments to the Electoral Act which mandates political parties to elect their candidates through direct primaries mode. In a statement …

2023: APC backs Senate’s decision on direct primaries Read More
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Nigerian News

Group passes vote of confidence on Audi’s leadership in NSCDC

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 - by Lekan Shehinde

A group,   Stand Up Nigeria, has passed a vote of confidence on Dr Audi Ahmed following his superlative leadership reforms in the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The …

Group passes vote of confidence on Audi’s leadership in NSCDC Read More
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Nigerian News

Reps’ move to reposition NIIA excites stakeholders

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 - by Joshua Egbodo

Stakeholders have commended the House of Representatives on its efforts seeking to reposition the Nigeria Institute for International Affairs, which many said had become a shadow of itself. The commendations …

Reps’ move to reposition NIIA excites stakeholders Read More
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Nigerian News

Senate summons FUTO VC, lecturers over victimisation of student

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 - by Amaechi Okwara

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions has again summoned the management of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) over alleged victimisation, extortion and criminal breach of …

Senate summons FUTO VC, lecturers over victimisation of student Read More
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Nigerian News

Restructuring won’t solve Nigeria’s political problems’

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo

A former member of the National Assembly, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has advised against restructuring, arguing that it “will not solve Nigeria’s political quagmire.” According to him, only competent leadership would …

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Nigerian News

In Ebonyi: Political thugs destroy traditional ruler’s house, 6 others

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha,

…Injured 10 persons Youth suspected to be political thugs Wednesday invaded Nkalagu community in Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi state.  They attacked the villagers injuring over 10 persons, destroyed buildings, …

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Nigerian News

NOTAP urged to expand in order to benefit nation

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 - by Binta Shama

The Senate Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation led by its chairman, Uche Ekwunife, has urged the National Office For Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), to establish 6 zonal offices …

NOTAP urged to expand in order to benefit nation Read More
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Opinion

Nigeria will continue to borrow, unless…

October 7, 2021October 9, 2021 - by Mon-Charles Egbo

Every economic index is a pointer that Nigeria is on the brink, ignobly sliding into the class of nations where self-sufficiency has become a mirage. Yet and despite the hues …

Nigeria will continue to borrow, unless… Read More
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Nigerian News

Reps endorse Buhari’s revised 2020-2024 MTEF/FSP, okays N16.39trn 2022 budget

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 - by Joshua Egbodo

The House of representatives has approved an aggregate expenditure of N16.39 trillion for the 2020 fiscal year, with the endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari’s revised 2020-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework …

Reps endorse Buhari’s revised 2020-2024 MTEF/FSP, okays N16.39trn 2022 budget Read More
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Nigerian News

CUPP uncovers plot to derail 2023 election, scuttle ongoing electoral Act amendment

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 - by Lekan Shehinde

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) said it has uncovered plot to derail the 2023 general election. The Coalition also revealed plot to scuttle the ongoing electoral Act amendment …

CUPP uncovers plot to derail 2023 election, scuttle ongoing electoral Act amendment Read More
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Breaking News / Business / Nigerian News / Top Stories

Breaking: Buhari set to present 2022 budget to NASS

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 - by Admin III

President Muhammadu Buhari is slated to present 2022 fiscal budget to the joint session of the National Assembly. Before then, the Senate Tuesday received revised 2022 – 2024 Medium Term …

Breaking: Buhari set to present 2022 budget to NASS Read More
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Business

Nigeria loses N557bn from 2013-2017 to contract inflation, unremitted advances, others -PLSI

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 - by Adeola Tukuru,

The Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) at the weekend revealed that the federal government has lost N557 billion between 2013 and  2017 to infractions relating to award of contracts, unremitted …

Nigeria loses N557bn from 2013-2017 to contract inflation, unremitted advances, others -PLSI Read More

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