122 compete for Cross River’s 25 legislative seats on PDP platform
A total of 122 people are seeking Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) tickets to contest for the 25 seats in Cross River House of Assembly. The Publicity […]
Legislative
Legislative institute urges FG to domesticate AfCFTA
By Naomi Sharang The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has urged the Federal Government to domesticate the African Continental Free Trade Area […]
I want to be remembered with quality legislative contributions – lawmaker
A Member representing Awgu South Constituency in Enugu State House of Assembly, Mr Johnson Chukwuobasi, says he desires to be remembered with quality legislative contributions. […]
Stronger executive-legislative partnership will deepen democracy, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that a stronger Executive-Legislative partnership would deepen democracy in the country. Buhari stated this while declaring open, the ‘Maiden Distinguished […]
NILDS advocates legislative intervention in policy implementation
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has advocated for legislative intervention in the implementation of government policies. The Director-General of the institute, […]
Benue 2022 appropriation bill of N155.61bn passes 2nd reading
Benue Financing , Recurrent and Capital Expenditure Appropriation Bill of N155,611,390,265 for the 2022 fiscal year, on Thursday passed the second reading on the floor […]
State Assembly speakers urge Buhari to declare bandits as terrorist group
By Idris Ibrahim The 36 speakers of State Houses of Assembly have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists and enemies of the […]
NCC’s Emergency Communications Centres Enhance Citizens’ Safety, National Security – Danbatta
· Tasks media on national peace and unity · Says emergency centres now 24 The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
Reps C’ttee to conclude investigation into Saki, Oyo State, killings on Oct. 20
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has set Oct. 20 as the date to conclude investigations into alleged killing of two residents […]
2022 budget’ll be ready before December 16, says Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the National Assembly is determined to pass the 2022 budget before the year […]
2022 budget: Senate Appropriation Committee swings into action
By Haruna Salami Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Jibrin Barau has expressed the determination of follow due process and work assiduously to ensure early […]
Reps Committee on Army supports NA Aviation
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chairman House Committee on Army, Honourable Abdulrazak Namdas expressed the support of the House of Representatives Committee on Army for the […]
Why Ogun assembly is successful — Speaker
The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, says the existing mutual relationship among the legislature, judiciary and the executive arms of […]
Stakeholders task governments on accountability for gender-specific projects
Some stakeholders have called on various levels of governments to ensure accountability of their budgets, particularly those for gender-specific projects. The stakeholders made the call […]
How Yakubu’s INEC broke a 25-year jinx at the Commission
..And why it is reason enough to legalize electronic transmission of election results By Dan’asabe Gana In the last three months or so the Independent […]
Stop de-marketing Nigeria’s economy – Senator Uba Sani
…. Urges Support for the CBN The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Uba Sani has cautioned that […]
IGR: Nami canvasses value for taxpayers’ money
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, has encouraged governments at all tiers to ensure that tax-compliant citizens enjoy the value […]
UNICEF urges Zamfara gov’t to budget for child development
The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), on Wednesday urged stakeholders in Zamfara to develop new concept of budget process that would influence public finance investment […]
Bill for offices of Auditors-General, Audit Service Commission passes 2nd second reading at Benue Assembly
A Bill seeking to establish offices of the Auditors-General and Audit Service Commission has passed second reading at the Benue House of Assembly. Leading debate […]
APC mourns Risikat Adegeye, ex-Lagos Assembly lawmaker
The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the immediate family of Ms Risikat Adegeye, who died on Tuesday at 62.Late Adegeye […]
Legislature: El Rufai advocates financial autonomy, sends bills to KDHA
Governor Nasir El Rufai has submitted a bill to Kaduna State House of Assembly to ensure autonomy of the legislative arm of government, to enable […]
‘Nigerian law enforcement system, aiding impunity of human traffickers’ – House of Rep Committee Chair, Akande-Sadipe
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has berated the Nigerian law enforcement agencies, the Police Force and the weak Judicial […]
‘KDSG tops financial management, transparency rating’ – Official
Kaduna State Government has been ranked as the first subnational in terms of financial management and transparency in public finance management in the country, for […]
Echoes of K.O. Mbadiwe, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has raised an issue that appears to have escaped us as we labour to explain to ourselves why […]
CISLAC calls for adoption, implementation of national action plan on business, human rights
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for the adoption and implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and […]