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Reps reject U.S. Senate claim of ‘genocide against christians’ in Nigeria, to inform UN
From the National Assembly

Reps reject U.S. Senate claim of ‘genocide against christians’ in Nigeria, to inform UN

October 8, 2025

Isaac Samuel The Nigerian House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected the narrative advanced by the United States Senate that frames Nigeria’s security crisis as genocide against Christians or as state-sponsored…

Tinubu seeks NASS approval to raise .35 billion external loan
From the National Assembly

Tinubu seeks NASS approval to raise $2.35 billion external loan

October 8, 2025

Isaac Samuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval to raise a total of $2.347 billion in the international capital market. This includes a…

Senate ‘ll Remain Open, Accountable and Responsive – Akpabio assures Nigerians
From the National Assembly

Senate ‘ll Remain Open, Accountable and Responsive – Akpabio assures Nigerians

October 7, 2025

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has once again assured Nigerians that the 10th Senate under his leadership will remain open, accountable and responsive. Akpabio gave the assurance on…

After six months out, Natasha resumes senate plenary
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After six months out, Natasha resumes senate plenary

October 7, 2025

Isaac Samuel Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, on Tuesday returned to the Senate, marking the end of a six-month suspension that had caused public debate earlier this year.…

Planned protest over poor welfare split N’Assembly workers
From the National Assembly

Planned protest over poor welfare split N’Assembly workers

October 6, 2025

Isaac Samuel As the National Assembly resumes plenary tomorrow, a planned protest over poor welfare and alleged management neglect has split staff at the National Assembly, with the Parliamentary Staff…

NASS postpones plenary resumption to Oct. 7
From the National Assembly

NASS postpones plenary resumption to Oct. 7

September 23, 2025

Isaac Samuel The leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives have postponed the resumption of plenary previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 23 to Tuesday, October 7. A notice…

National Assembly battles reputation challenges as lawmakers resume Tuesday
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National Assembly battles reputation challenges as lawmakers resume Tuesday

September 20, 2025

Isaac Samuel The National Assembly is set to resume plenary sessions on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, and it is returning under a cloud and challenges that could smear its reputation…

Nigeria’s 2.8bn metric tonnes of coal wasting as lawmakers push revival bill
From the National Assembly

Nigeria’s 2.8bn metric tonnes of coal wasting as lawmakers push revival bill

September 13, 2025

Tinubu’s campaign promises resurface amid stalled mines in Enugu, Kogi, Benue Isaac Samuel Nigeria is estimated to have 2.8 billion metric tonnes of coal, with proven reserves of approximately 639…

FG puts 2024 budget performance at 80% as Reps raise concerns
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FG puts 2024 budget performance at 80% as Reps raise concerns

September 10, 2025

Isaac Samuel The Federal Government Wednesday declared that the performance of the 2024 budget has reached about 80 per cent, with critical projects still underway across the country. Minister of…

Reps launch probe into alleged diversion of N1.06trn COVID-19 recovery funds
From the National Assembly

Reps launch probe into alleged diversion of N1.06trn COVID-19 recovery funds

August 14, 2025

Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the implementation of the $696 million (N1.06 trillion) Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme NG-CARES, a flagship…

Lack of funds delaying Baro Port completion – Oyetola
From the National Assembly

Lack of funds delaying Baro Port completion – Oyetola

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Isaac Samuel The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has blamed paurcity of funds for the delay in making the River Port in Niger State operational. The minister…

Controversy trails plan to move safety bureau to presidency
From the National Assembly

Controversy trails plan to move safety bureau to presidency

July 31, 2025

Isaac Samuel A proposed bill seeking to relocate the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to the Office of the Secretary to…

How lawmakers collect bribes, falsify reports, divert staff entitlements, NASS director alleges
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How lawmakers collect bribes, falsify reports, divert staff entitlements, NASS director alleges

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

Isaac Samuel A senior official of the National Assembly, Ifeoma Ofili, has accused federal lawmakers of widespread corruption, including accepting bribes, falsifying legislative reports, and diverting staff entitlements. Ofili, a…

Natasha absent from Senate despite vow to resume
From the National Assembly

Natasha absent from Senate despite vow to resume

July 8, 2025

Isaac Samuel Despite publicly declaring she would resume legislative duties on Tuesday, suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, failed to appear at Tuesday’s plenary which ended at about 3:00…

Reps move to establish agency for National Assembly assets management
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Reps move to establish agency for National Assembly assets management

July 7, 2025

Isaac Samuel The House of Representatives has begun legislative processes to establish a dedicated agency responsible for managing the infrastructure and properties of the National Assembly. The proposed law, currently…

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