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Rowdy session as Senate approves...

Rowdy session as Senate approves 2026 electoral...

Reps stage walk out as...

Reps stage walk out as protest continues...

Rowdy session as Senate approves 2026 electoral act amendment

Rowdy session as Senate approves 2026 electoral act amendment The Senate of Nigeria on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, after a tense and heated plenary marked by sharp disagreements over key provisions. Proceedings were briefly disrupted during clause-by-clause consideration of the bill when Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe demanded a division on Clause 60. Presiding over the session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio initially indicated that the request for division had been withdrawn. However, opposition lawmakers objected, insisting the matter was still valid. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, citing Order...
Okafor Vivian Nkiruka -
House of Representatives

Lawmaker hosts town...

In a clear demonstration of transparency and accountability, Rt. Honourable Adam Tanko, member representing Suleja, Gurara, and Tafa Federal Constituency popularly known as ATL, hosted the ATL Maiden Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, 6th January 2024 to discuss crucial matters with community members.
Adamu Fatima -
National Assembly

Senate passes N28.7tn...

The Nigerian Senate has approved a budget of N28.7 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year, which is an increase of about N1.2 trillion from the N27.5 trillion presented by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly on November 29, 2023.
Maryam Umar -
House of Representatives

Reps set to...

The House of Representatives in a significant move is championing the "Employees Remuneration Protection Bill, 2023," aimed at making the delay or non-payment of salaries a criminal offense in Nigeria.
Adamu Fatima -
House of Representatives

Reps urge FGN...

Reps urge FGN to accelerate adoption of Chinese currency The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to...
Salim Sani -
Education

First Lady, Remi...

In a recent turn of events, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu underscored the pivotal role of education in countering terrorism and criminality, declaring it as a potent weapon for both individuals and communities.
Maryam Umar -
Finance

Reps Committee grills...

The House of Representatives' Public Accounts Committee (PAC) summoned the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, to explain their roles in the delay of several power projects in Nigeria.
Maryam Umar -
News

Trade minister under...

Trade minister under fire over N1 billion allocation for Geneva trip The Senate has voiced disapproval of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Doris...
Salim Sani -
Nation

Maintenance of refineries...

Maintenance of refineries won't guarantee reduction in price of fuel - NNPCL boss The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...
Gift Luckson -
Business & Economy

Tinubu writes to...

Tinubu writes to National Assembly, seeks early approval of $8.699bn, €100m loans President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked for the speedy approval of fresh foreign...
Gift Luckson -
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