National Assembly
8 Feb
The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to enact regulatory frameworks and policies that would foster the growth of the petroleum sector. The NAPE made the call during a courtesy visit to the NASS to foster value-driven collaboration and strategic dialogue between the petroleum industry and the legislative arm…
5 Feb
Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, member representing Anambra South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has expressed gratitude to the electorate for ensuring victory for the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the Feb. 3 rerun elections in parts of the state.
31 Jan
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has flayed the National Assembly over alleged failure to address escalating insecurity in the nation, particularly the recent surge in kidnappings in Abuja.
25 Jan
The National Assembly is set for a fresh amendment to the constitution – an exercise that has routinely cost the country an average of N1 billion yearly.
22 Jan
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 20 Nigerians have sued the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas...
18 Jan
Shortly after he was sworn in as president, Mr. Tinubu hopped on a train-long motorcade to Lagos. This was at an epoch where he had just called off the fuel subsidy, and the cost of fuel had reached planets Pluto and Mercury.
9 Jan
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has faulted the N7.3 trillion securitisation of existing ways and means facility just before considering the 2024 budget proposals
9 Jan
A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei has faulted the notions held in certain quarters that the national Assembly is a money making machine.
5 Jan
Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), has thrown his weight behind the Peace In the South-East Project (PISE-P). PISE-P is a strategic platform for the restoration of peace in the South-East region. It's a collective initiative of the members of the South-East Caucus in the 10th National Assembly, led…
1 Jan
In an acknowledgement of the daunting challenges and hardship faced by citizens seven months since assuming power, President Bola Tinubu, in his New Year address to the nation today urged Nigerians to remain unbowed despite...
1 Jan
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory in the National Assembly, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has assured her constituents of quality representation in the Federal Legislature.
31 Dec
The National Assembly, on Saturday, passed a budget of N28, 777, 404, 073,861for the 2024 fiscal year. The budget, which was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, after the report of the Appropriation Committees in the two chambers was by N1. 2 trillion. President Bola Tinubu, in the Apppropration Bill, presented to the…
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Vietnam's top soft drinks tycoon was jailed for eight years on Thursday in a $40 million fraud case, the latest high-profile business figure snared in the country's sweeping crackdown on corruption.
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The Lagos State Ministry of Education is investigating the Indian Language School in Ilupeju accused of denying Nigerians admission. The move to carry out the investigation was a result of a post made by an X user @decommonroom who shared his experience with the school. “The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need…
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The Oyo State Police Command has announced that it is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 22nd, at a popular nightclub along the "Under G" area of Owode-Ogbomoso. The police, in a statement on Thursday, said the shooting incident claimed the life of one Iyanda Damilola. A distress…
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Four scam victims in Japan sued Facebook on Thursday after being hoodwinked by fraudulent online investment ads that used images of celebrities without their consent, their lawyer said.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders.
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Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
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A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…