Peace Corps Bill passes second reading in the Senate
By Haruna Salami A Bill for an Act to establish the Nigerian Peace Corps passed second reading at the Senate on Tuesday. The Bill, which […]
Legislative
NASS clerk wants legislative studies curriculum in tertiary institutions
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr Ojo Olatunde has called for creation of a curriculum on legislative studies which will be separate from political […]
El-Rufai signs 2021 budget, focuses on infrastructure
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has pledged the vigorous implementation of Kaduna State’s 2021 budget, to deliver on the government’s promises, sustain the 98% capital budget […]
Why NASS can’t offer brand new Constitution – Omo- Agege
Those agigating for a brand new Constitution in Nigeria may have to perish the thought as the National Assembly lacks the powers to do so, […]
Non compliance with legislative resolutions hindering good governance -Lawan
The President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawan, says lack of compliance with resolutions of the Legislature constituted was hindering the achievement of good governance […]
Why is Buhari still keeping the failed service chiefs? By Fredrick Nwabufo
#ZabarmariMassacre! The farm is a place of sowing and reaping, and the most unlikeliest haunt of the grim reaper. But at least 43 citizens who […]
Gbajabiamila says MDAs budget proposal review, legislative right
Rep. Femi Gnajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, says the annual budget review of Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) of government is within […]
Omo-Agege, Mungonu, Nwawuba, others to parley host communities on PIB
Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Mohammed Mungonu, and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Niger […]
CISLAC congratulates, US President-elect, unveils shopping list
US President-elect, Joe Biden may have his domestic worries but Nigerian NGO – Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) – while congratulating him and his […]
APC and Nasir el-Rufai’s true federalism committee -The time is now!
By Emmanuel AdoThere is a general consensus that “Comrade” Adams Oshiomhole, the deposed National Chairman of All Progressives Congress(APC) tenure, in every respect was an […]
#EndSARS: Buhari meets NASS leadership at Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met behind closed door with the leadership of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of […]
Pantami advocates collective effort for enhancing cybersecurity
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has reiterated the importance of collective efforts by all stakeholders toward enhancing […]
Buhari commends executive, legislative relationship
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the harmonious relationship between the executive and legislature. Buhari who spoke at the presentation of the 2021 budget estimates […]
Sen Nnamani’s aide dies of cardiac arrest
Former Governor of Enugu State and Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has lost his Senior Legislative […]
CISLAC commends Nigeria’s criminal justice sector
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) has commended the positive development in the Nigeria’s criminal justice sector especially in the Police, National Drug Law […]
Corruption: CISLAC calls for upgrade of procurement laws in Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Musa has urged the National Assembly to upgrade the procurement laws in […]
CSOs demand immediate stop to harassment of Saida Saad by Kano Police –Full statement
HARASSMENT OF CITIZEN SAIDA SAAD BY THE KANO POLICE On Wednesday, 16/9/20, about 5pm, Barrister Sa’ida Sa’ad was at her matrimonial home in Kaduna when […]
Rape: Institute trains 100 girls in Benue
By Haruna Salami The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, NARICT, Zaria, in conjunction with other experts, trained 100 girls on various skills in Benue […]
Constitution Review: Committee not under pressure from external forces, says Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Senate Adhoc Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the panel […]
APC says no anointed aspirants for forthcoming legislative by-elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC), says there will be no anointed aspirant for the forthcoming Legislative By-Elections slated for Sept. 3. Mr Yekini Nabena, the […]
Alleged certificate forgery: Court orders police to transmit interim report on lawmaker
An Abuja Area Court in Karmo on Wednesday again ordered the police in the FCT to transmit to it an interim report on the allegation […]
CSOs ask Buhari to ‘halt NDDC, carry out house-cleaning’ – Open Letter
OPEN LETTER 10th August 2020 Your Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, DEAR MR. PRESIDENT, HALT NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, NDDC; CARRY OUT HOUSE-CLEANING. We are members of […]
Executive/Legislature: Buhari meets NASS leadership for more support
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met with the leadership of the National Assembly to address some issues affecting the executive and legislative arms […]