PIB, Electoral Bill: Reps pledge to protect Nigerians’ interest
Following outcries on the passage of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and the Electoral Amendment Bill, the House of Representatives has pledged to always protect the […]
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Akanni Aluko cautions NASS against attempt to gag media
Chief Akanni Aluko, a renowned business mogul and Publisher of the defunct Third Eye Newspapers, has cautioned the National Assembly against an attempt to gag […]
Lagos Poll: Gbajabiamila decries poor voter turnout
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has decried the low turn out of voters during Saturday’s local government election in Lagos […]
Buhari returns to Abuja, honours serving officers in Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Abuja, 5.40pm, on Friday after eight days working visit to Katsina, spending the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in his country home in Daura. Garba […]
Badagry Deep Seaport still on course – Rep
Rep. Babatunde Hunpe, representing Badagry Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on Friday assured his constituents that the Badagry Deep Seaport project was still […]
Ethical reportage critical to fighting insecurity – Rep. Namdas
Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Army, says journalists play critical roles in the fight against insecurity through ethical reportage and pace […]
Southern Governors’ demand for 5% derivation in order – A’Ibom Gov.
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says the five per cent on oil derivation demanded by Governors in the south is not too much, “considering […]
NCC to Reps: Only 3G could transmit election results effectively
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC Friday honoured the invitation by House of Representatives as part of the steps to resolve stalemate over electronic transfer of […]
Reps pass PIB, adopt 3% for host communities
Following the report of the conference Committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill (Bill), the House of Representatives on Friday, in Abuja passed the bill, allowing three […]
Only 50% of polling units have 3G network to transmit election result – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says only about 50 per cent of polling units in the country has 3G network that can transmit elections results […]
Hunpe urges constituents to embrace infrastructural development
The lawmaker representing Badagry Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babatunde Hunpe, has urged members of his constituents to embrace the development of […]
Reps fight over electronic transmission of results
By Haruna Salami The House of Representatives abruptly adjourned plenary Thursday to contain the fight that broke out over Clause 52 of Electoral Act Amendment […]
Reps reject motion to designate Bauchi as oil producing state
The House of Representatives rejected a motion that sought to declare Bauchi state as an oil producing in the country. The motion, sponsored by Rep. […]
Senate confirms Sani Adam as INEC Commissioner, passes harmonised PIB
By Haruna Salami The Senate Thursday passed the harmonised version of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB. This followed the receipt and consideration of the Senate […]
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 […]
Govs approve financial autonomy template for state legislature, judiciary –Fayemi
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has approved a uniform template for the implementation of the Memorandum of Action on financial autonomy for State legislatures and […]
Reps to investigate Nigeria Navy supplementary recruitment
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the supplementary recruitment of 44 candidates by the Nigerian Navy, for allegedly violating the principle of Federal […]
Reps mull pay-per-view, price reduction for DSTV, others
The House of Representatives has considered the pay-per-view, pay-as-you-go and price reduction for DSTV and other cable satellite operators in the country. This followed the […]
Buhari receives Report on Security Summit, says Nigeria a lucky country
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is a lucky country and Nigerians should congratulate themselves despite facing challenges that could have torn them apart. Mr Femi […]
We must end insecurity in Nigeria – Buhari tells NASS members
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is ready to use everything within its powers to end insecurity in the country and bring perpetrators of criminal […]
Buhari hosts leadership, members of NASS to dinner
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday evening hosted leadership and members of the National Assembly to a dinner at the Conference Centre of the Presidential Villa, […]
NASS to amend National Health Act, considers funding for gunshot victims
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says the house is working toward amending the National Health Act to address gaps in accessing […]
Insecurity: Reps urge Buhari to declare state of emergency on unemployment
The House of Representatives on Tuesday in Abuja urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on unemployment due to the spate of […]
Diri backs press freedom in Nigeria
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has stressed the need for press freedom in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued to the News Agency […]
Tambuwal urges NASS on electronic voting processes
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called on members of the National Assembly (NASS) to enact laws regarding electronic transmission of votes during elections. […]