Akpabio announces change of Senate committees Chairmen, vice-Chairmen
By JACOB KUIBEKA, Abuja – President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reshuffled the leadership of some of its standing committees of the Upper Chamber […]
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Senate Minority Leader: David Mark praises Abba Morroe, describes him as a worthy successor
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Former President of the Senate , Senator David Mark has praised the new minority leader of the Senate Senator […]
Lone YPP lawmaker becomes new Plateau speaker
Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have elected Mr Gabriel Dewan (YPP- Pankshin North) as the new speaker of the house. The […]
Rivers State is under attack – Speaker
The Rivers State House of Assembly has said the state was currently under attack by individuals who did not want the legislature to deliver […]
Senate urges NLC to call off nationwide strike
The Senate has passed a resolution urging the organised labour to call off the ongoing national strike in the interest of the country. This […]
Senate swears in Abia-Central Senator, Akobundu
Senator Austin Akobundu (PDP- Abia-Central) on Wednesday at plenary took his oath of office and allegiance. The administration of Akobubdu’ s oath of allegiance, […]
Speaker, contractor clash over deadline for renovation of National Assembly chamber
The Contractor handling the renovation of the House of Representatives chamber says the Dec. 31st deadline given by the Speaker of the House Representatives, […]
Senate mulls legislation to privatise NIPOST
The Senate has said it is looking at the possibility of privatising the Nigeria Postal Service(NIPOST) for optimal performance. The Chairman, Senate Committee on […]
Reps begin reviewing 2024-2026 MTEF, fiscal strategy
The House of Representatives has commenced its legislative examination of the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), submitted by […]
Senate approves 2023 N2.17trn Supplementary Appropriation Bill
The Senate has passed the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N2.17trillion. President Bola Tinubu had written the Senate seeking the approval of the […]
2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N2.1trn scales 2nd reading in Senate
The 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N2.1 trillion expeditiously scaled second reading on Tuesday in the Senate. President Bola Tinubu had written the Senate […]
Gov. Fubara’s ally, Ehie emerges Speaker of River House of Assembly
The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA), on Monday elected Edison Ehie as its Speaker. Hon. Ehie, who is an ally to Governor Siminalayi […]
Parliamentary workers shut Edo Assembly over agitation for financial autonomy
Members of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Edo chapter, on Monday, shutdown the House of Assembly complex over agitation for financial autonomy for […]
Set legislative agenda to tackle national malaise, David Mark urges 10th National Assembly
By BARBARA KALU, Uyo – A former President of the Senate, Senate David Mark has tasked the 10th National Assembly to prioritize its […]
Nasarawa Assembly constitutes 7-man committee to investigate alleged diversion of palliatives.
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has inaugurated a 7-man committee to investigate the alleged diversion of palliatives by government […]
Reps investigative committee on N1.017trn SWF sits behind closed door
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the utilisation of N1.017 trillion accrued into Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) on Friday said it preferred to […]
Reps to run open parliament — Deputy Spokesperson
Rep. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, says the major agenda of the 10th house is to run an […]
SERAP sues Senate President, House Speaker over ‘plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others’
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – – President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, have been dragged to […]
Senate constitutes standing committees, adjourns plenary until Sept 26
The Senate has announced the composition and leadership of standing committees. The announcement was made shortly after lawmakers reconvened from their short break after […]
Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees
The Senate has confirmed 45 ministerial nominees out of the 48 nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation followed the consideration and […]