NASS commends CAC on reform initiatives
The National Assembly has commended the reform initiatives of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) geared towards improving ease of doing business initiative of the Federal Government. This is […]
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NASS commends CAC on reform initiatives
The National Assembly has commended the reform initiatives of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) geared towards improving ease of doing business initiative of the Federal Government. This is […]
Sen. Sodangi urges Nigerians on brotherhood
Sen. Abubakar Sodangi has urged Nigerians to continue to be their brother’s keepers in the interest of peace and for the overall development of the […]
Speaker mourns late Etsu Chikun of Kaduna, describes him as exemplary leader
The Speaker, Kaduna State House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Zailani, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of his royal highness, Dr Danjuma Barde, the […]
Put nation’s interests above party, Catholic Bishops advise NASS
Catholic Bishops under Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have advised the National Assembly members to prioritise the general interests of Nigerians above party and selfish interests. The […]
Unveil blueprint on true federalism implementation, Onochie charges FG
An elder statesman, Dr Nnamdi Onochie, has again told the Federal Government to come up with a blueprint on true federalism, to address worrisome fault […]
Why NA will pass metallurgical bill –Adegbite
Mr Olailekan Adegbite, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, says the ministry is making effort to ensure that the Metallurgical Bill is passed into […]
Be involved in mining sector, minister woos private sector
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development says active involvement of private sector in mining is fundamental to its growth to generate fund. […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Plateau Assembly Speaker, Rep. task Nigerians on peace, unity
The Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, has urged Nigerians to unite and work for peace in order to overcome the challenges […]
Ooni confers a chieftaincy title Iyalaje Oodua on a business tycoon
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has conferred the prestigious title of Iyalode Oodua on a business tycoon of repute, Princess Toyin […]
Court stops Zamfara House of Assembly from impeaching Deputy Governor, Mahdi Gusau
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Zamfara House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau Justice Obiora […]
Sani-Bello okays law to hang bandits, kidnappers, informants
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger on Friday signed into law, the death penalty by hanging for cattle rustlers, bandits, kidnappers and informants in the state. […]
RIFAN launches wet season farming, promises bumper harvest in Ebonyi
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Ebonyi chapter, has launched wet season farming and distribution of inputs in the state, promising that the season […]
Buhari urges stronger synergy with States to develop infrastructure
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on state governments to build stronger partnerships with Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies to provide infrastructure that will meet the […]
Zobe dam: Buhari urges passage of water resources bill
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the National Assembly to pass the National Water Resources Bill, to make potable drinking water more accessible to the public. […]
Electoral Hub hails Senate’s rejection of Lauretta Onochie
The Electoral Hub, an organ of the Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD), has commended the Senate Committee on INEC for rejecting […]
FG fully equipped to fight torture says Solicitor- General
Mr Dayo Apata, (SAN) Solicitor-General of the Federatlon and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice has said that the Federal Government is fully equipped to end […]
Reps step down consideration of PIB conference committee report
The House of Representatives on Thursday in Abuja stepped down the report of the National Assembly conference committee on Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).The News Agency […]
Senate in rowdy session over Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill
….as some senators stage walk out By Haruna Salami The tension could be felt everywhere in the National Assembly as the clause by clause of […]
Lauretta Onochie As Metaphor, By Azu Ishiekwene
The refusal of the Senate to confirm Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee as national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is a […]
CSOs task NASS, government institutions to uphold tenets of democracy
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) has called on the National Assembly and all institutions of government to always uphold the tenets of democracy […]
NGE felicitates Osoba, Obaigbena on birthdays
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has felicitated former Ogun governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, and Chairman, Thisday Newspaper Group, Mr Nduka Obaigbena on their birthdays. […]
Oil & gas workers laud PIB passage
Some workers in the oil and gas industry have lauded the National Assembly for passing the much-awaited Petroleum Industrial Bill (PIB). PENGASSAN’s President, Mr Festus […]
Bauchi Assembly decries proliferation of illegal NCE awarding institutions
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has decried the proliferation of illegal institutions awarding National certificate of Education (NCE) in the state. In a motion […]
Senate passes bills establishing 3 universities
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary session passed bills establishing three universities. The bills are Federal University of Science and Technology Lau, Taraba State, Federal […]