Tag: NASS
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Enact law on state police now, northern govs, traditional rulers tell NASS
The Northern Governors’ Forum and the traditional rulers’ council in the region have reiterated their support for the creation of state police, with a call on the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of the legal framework for its take-off. This was part of their resolutions at their joint meeting held at Sir…
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HoR Minority Caucus demands immediate release of VDM, strongly condemns his arrest
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned in the strongest terms the arrest and continued detention of social campaigner and activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement jointly signed by the HoR caucus leaders, Rep Kingsley Chinda, Leader,…
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May Day: Reps Minority Caucus commends workers sacrifices, urges FG to address economic challenges, pay living wage
As workers celebrate globally on May 1st, the House of Representatives Minority Caucus has commended Nigerian workers sacrifices, contributions to development urging the Federal Government to address growing economic challenges and pay living wage. This was contained in a solidarity message in commemoration of May Day by the Minority Caucus leaders, Rep Kingsley Chinda, Leader,…
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North-East NASS Caucus seeks zone’s inclusion in $530m SAPZ project
The North-East Caucus in the National Assembly have appealed for immediate inclusion of the zone in the 530 million dollar Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project. Chairman of the caucus, Sen. Danjuma Goje, made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday,
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WICKEDNESS! “How bandits k!ll my wife while I watch” – Released NASS Director narrates ordeal
…says I was chained for 32days A Deputy Director at the National Assembly Commission, Michael Adesiyan, has narrated his near-death experience in the hideout of bandits. Adesiyan was abducted from his Chikakore residence in Kubwa, a suburb in the nation’s capital, alongside his wife on January 26th, 2025 before he was rescued on April 7.…
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Senate: Bill to enhance elections, cut costs passes second reading
A bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022, has passed its second reading in the Senate.
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Tinubu lauds NASS for ratifying Rivers state of emergency
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for ratifying the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State. In a statement by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described the decision as a crucial step in
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Your use of voice vote on crucial national matters is adding salt to injury-Obi slams NASS
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has slammed members of the National Assembly for using voice vote on such crucial national matters as a breach of the constitution. Obi, who has made a passionate appeal to members of the National Assembly not to endorse the illegal removal of…
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Pension infractions: Reps summon CEOs of NPA, PTAD, FMBN, others
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantaso to appear before it Thursday to answer queries on allegations bordering on withholding pensions of it’s retired staff. In a petition to the House, C. D. Ogbogu, on behalf of disengaged workers of the authority…
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Inclusion: NASS urged to prioritise special legislative seats for women
In a significant effort to promote gender inclusion in governance, more Nigerians are supporting the seat reservation bill for women in parliament, urging the National Assembly (NASS) to pass it expeditiously. Experts, gender advocates, and citizens made the demand during a radio programme, PUBLIC CONSCIENCE, produced by the Progressive Impact Organization for Community Development, PRIMORG,…