El Rufai advocates financial autonomy for legislatures
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai says an Executive Bill will be sent to Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday seeking financial autonomy for the legislature. “Our […]
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EFCC Plans Workshop to Eradicate Pension Fraud in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in collaboration with stakeholders in the Pension Industry, is organizing a two day Sensitization Workshop with the theme: Eradication […]
NDA Attack: Again CNG fumes, says it’s ‘serious cause for concern’
The Coalition of Northern Groups has come down hard on the federal government following the invasion of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, saying Nigeria’s political […]
Oyetola felicitates Osun Speaker on 49th birthday
Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has described the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, as a patriot and a worthy […]
Omo-Agege mourns Sen. Mantu
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta), has expressed deep shock and sadness over the demise of a former lawmaker and elder statesman, […]
Nigeria’s diversity, source of strength, not weakness, says Gambari
The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has said that the diverse nature of Nigeria should serve as a catalyst for its […]
Biden calls on New York Governor to resign
US President Joe Biden has called on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign after an investigation found that he had sexually harassed 11 women. […]
China’s NPC to deliberate on family planning law
National People’s Congress (NPC) on Tuesday said China’s Population and Family Planning Law would summit a draft of amendment to the standing committee of NPC […]
Speaker urges peaceful co-existence in Nasarawa
The Speaker of Nasarawa House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, has urged communities in the state to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence for development to […]
Lalong signs bill on property charges, others into law
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Wednesday signed thePlateau State Property and Land Use Charge Bill into law, as part ofefforts to boost revenue generation […]
Lalong reaffirms commitment to implementing judiciary, legislature autonomy
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has reaffirmed his commitment to the implementation of the judiciary and legislature autonomy in the state. The governor made the […]
400,000 youths benefit from N-Power, says NASS C’ttee
The House of Representatives Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) says 400,000 youths have benefited from the N-Power Scheme. […]
Senate President felicitates Speaker Gbajabiamila at 59
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on the occasion of his 59th […]
Delta House of Assembly confirms commissioner-nominee
The Delta House of Assembly on Wednesday screened and confirmed Mr Fidelis Tilije, the last of the nominees put forward by Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, as […]
Edo Assembly passed 17 bills, 97 resolutions in 2 years – Speaker
Edo House of Assembly, on Thursday, said it passed a total of 17 bills and 97 resolutions from June 2019 till date. The Speaker, Marcus […]
Cleric admonishes Nigerians on examplary lives
An Islamic cleric in Nasarawa, Malam Mohammed Bala, has admonished Nigerians, irrespective of their religious beliefs, to live examplary lives in order to inherit the […]
Financial autonomy will address decaying judicial infrastructure – Lawyers
Some lawyers on Friday said that financial autonomy will address the decaying judicial infrastructure. They lamented the lack of functional court rooms and other basic […]
Zamfara 6th assembly passes 25 bills in two years, says speaker
The Zamfara State House of Assembly says it passed 25 bills into law, out of the 38 it received from May 2019 to date.The Speaker […]
Nasarawa Assembly confirms Yahaya NUDB boss
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Mr Mohammed Wada Yahaya as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]
Delta Speaker tasks councillors on effective representation
The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged councillors to effectively represent their area councils. Oborevwori made the call on […]
Lawyers groan as JUSUN strike lingers on
Some lawyers in Abuja on Thursday expressed concern over the prolonged strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Maiden Speaker’s Award: ECOWAS Parliament honours 4 staff members
Four staffers of the ECOWAS Parliament have emerged first beneficiaries of the maiden Speaker’s Award for outstanding contribution to community goals launched by Hon. Sidie […]
Constitution review: ALGON wants full legislative powers for LG legislative arm
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has advocated for full legislative powers to be given to the legislative arm of the local government.Mr […]
Southern leaders and the 1979, 1999 Nigerian constitutions
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D Interrogating the role played by southern leaders in the making of the 1979 and 1999 Nigerian constitutions that have decapacitated the […]
World Bank specialist identifies public finance as UHC enabler
Dr Olumide Okunola, Senior Health Specialist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, has said that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) was not […]