N2bn ‘fraud’: Nigerian senator weeps in court over suspect’s disappearance
A Nigerian senator, Mr. Ali Ndume, who is standing as bail surety for a former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed […]
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Nigeria @60: Politicians are desperate to win elections by hook or crook – Former INEC boss
The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, says Nigeria’s political system is peopled by desperate politicians who are determined […]
N12m theft: Court jails man 125 years
A High Court sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has convicted and sentenced one Allen Abel to a cumulative term of 125 years in prison for […]
10,000 police recruitment exercise is illegal – Appeal Court
The faith of 10,000 police personnel in Nigeria hangs in the balance as the second highest court in the country, the Court of Appeal Division […]
Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Nigerian Senator risks jail over Maina’s absence in court
A Federal High Court in Abuja says it would issue an order for the arrest of the Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, […]
Traditional rulers should be given constitutional roles to tackle insecurity, says Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said that for Nigeria to surmount security challenges confronting it, traditional rulers in the country should be […]
Nigeria must strengthen local capacities to achieve economic growth – Lawan
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has said for Nigeria to experience exponential growth in the economy, efforts must be made to […]
NASS to prioritise allocation of resources for youth dev’t-Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday said that the National Assembly will prioritize the allocation of resources for youth development despite the present […]
Saraki: Nigerian parliament moves to amend assets declaration law
The House of Representatives is currently amending the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act to allow public servants own and run other private businesses […]
Electoral Reforms: Thousands sign petition asking NASS to halt recess
About five thousand Nigerians have signed an online petition on Chnge.org entreating the National Assembly to place high premium on electoral reforms and halt its […]
NASS won’t tolerate rascality from Buhari’s appointees – Lawan
The National Assembly would not tolerate public display of rascality by appointees of President Muhammadu Buhari and some civil servants, President of the Senate, Mr […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, NASS leadership agree on deferment of electricity tariff hike
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Tuesday met separately with the leadership of the National Assembly, and agreed on the deferment of electricity […]
Why NASS stopped planned hike in electricity tariffs
The leadership of the National Assembly on Monday waded into the controversy on the planned hike in electricity tariffs from July 1st, 2020 and succeeded […]
COVID-19: Ministry presents proposal for reopening schools
The Minster of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba on Tuesday presented to the National Assembly a proposed date for the reopening of schools across […]
Amidst pandemic, FG cuts health, UBE budget , gives NASS N27b for renovation
By Aisha Rabo Government slashes primary health care centres’ fund from N44.4 billion to N25.5 billion; UBE, N111.7 billion to N51.1 billion. The Federal Government has […]