Reps passed 41 bills in 2 years – Spokesperson
The House of Representatives has passed 41 Bills under the 9th Assembly, an official has confirmed.Rep. Benjamin Kalu, the Spokesperson of the House, said the […]
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Ogun Assembly passes 35 bills
The Ninth Ogun State House of Assembly passed 35 bills into law in the past two years, the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, has said. Oluomo […]
Reps member to restore electricity supply to 70 communities in Edo
A member of House of Representatives, Mr Dennis Idahosa, representing Ovie Federal constituency, APC-Edo State says electricity supply will soon be restored to 70 Communities […]
Imo PASAN to resume work June 14 – Chairman
The Chairman of Imo Chapter of Parliamentary Staff Association (PASAN), Mr Victor Nnadi, has said that members of the association will return to work on […]
Ex-envoy faults senate for rejecting clamour for brand new constitution
A former Nigerian envoy, Dr Nnamdi Onochie, has criticised members of the Senate for rejecting calls for lawmakers to push for the writing of a […]
Criminalising ransom payment will inflict jeopardy on helpless Nigerians- Lawyers
Some lawyers in Kaduna on Thursday condemned the proposal to criminalise payment of ransom to kidnappers, contending that the law if enacted would inflict jeopardy […]
Insecurity: NASS must step up legislative interventions to protect Nigerians – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says legislative interventions must be stepped-up by the National Assembly to protect Nigerians against the rising state of insecurity in the […]
Reps call on FG to ensure speedy resolution of JUSUN’s strike
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ensure speedy resolution of the lingering strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria […]
NASS to hold annual legislative summit on health in May
The Joint National Assembly Committee on Health has announced that it would hold the 4th second edition of the annual legislative summit on health onMay […]
Cult clash claims 8 lives in Akwa Ibom
The Police in Akwa Ibom have confirmed the death of eight people in a supremacy cult clash in Esit, Eket Local Government Area of the […]
Youth urge S/East governors to strengthen community policing, vigilance groups
South East youths have called on governors in the region to activate the community policing system as a way of improving security of lives and […]
Corruption remains Nigeria’s greatest Challenge – Owasanoye
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Professor BolajiOwasanoye, has said that corruption was the greatest challenge of the country […]
NIIA amendment bill scales 2nd reading at Reps
A Bill to amend the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Act, broaden its scope and functions, has passed second reading in the House of […]
Gbajabiamila seeks collaboration with anti-graft agencies in corruption figh
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has urged anti-graft agencies to organise capacity programmes for legislators to ensure effective fight against corruption in […]
Plateau Speaker congratulates Gov. Lalong on 58th birthday
The Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, has congratulated Gov. Simon Lalong on his 58th birthday. Abok in a statement by his Press […]
Chartered Institute of Directors Bill scales 2nd reading at Senate
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria. The bill was sponsored […]
Bill for more seats for women in National, State Assemblies scales second reading
A bill for an Act to alter the provision of the 1999 Constitution to create additional special seats for women in the National and State […]
South Korea’s former interior minister set to become new premier
Former South Korean interior minister Kim Boo Kyum is to become the country’s new prime minister, the presidential office in Seoul announced on Friday. President […]
AA considers alliance with other parties on Anambra guber poll
The Action Alliance (AA) says it is considering an alliance with a major party, towards making impact at the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship poll.Mr Kenneth […]
NASS Legislative Aides protest non-payment of arrears
The National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum on Tuesday in Abuja protested the non-payment of their 20 months’ salary arrears. Zebis Prince, who spoke on behalf […]
Reps adjourn plenary till April 20 in honour of departed colleagues
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday in Abuja, adjourned plenary until April 20 to honour two of its colleagues that died during its Easter recess. […]
Reps to audit funds spent on rehabilitation, repairs of refineries
The House of Representatives has resolved to carry out an investigative hearing as well as comprehensive audit of funds spent on rehabilitation, repairs and maintenance […]
Reps to investigate deteriorating public infrastructure in FCT
The House of Representatives on Wednesday mandated its Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to investigate the deteriorating state of public infrastructure in the […]
PASAN strike: Accord Party backs legislative financial autonomy
The Lagos State Chapter of Accord Party on Tuesday declared support for the ongoing nationwide industrial action by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). […]
Workers shut down Plateau Assembly over financial autonomy
Workers, under the aegis of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), on Tuesday, shut down Plateau State House of Assembly Complex in protest against non-implementation […]