NASS postpones plenary resumption to Oct. 7
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…
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National Assembly battles reputation challenges as lawmakers resume Tuesday
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…