Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has told opposition lawmakers, particularly those from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to begin preparing to vacate their seats in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor made the declaration on… 2027: Jigawa governor tells PDP lawmakers to prepare exit from NASS …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi has asked the elected National Assembly members under the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to start parking out from office ahead of the 2027 general election. He stated this during Citizen Engagement Programme (JSGCEP)… 2027: Start parking out: Gov Namadi tells PDP NASS members …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Activist lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, has said the National Assembly lacks the competence to probe the “technical glitch” of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB. Idam said the current crop of lawmakers in the National Assembly are a product of technical… UTME Failure: Why NASS lacks competence to probe technical glitch – Lawyer Idam …C0NTINUE … Read more
The National Assembly has proposed a bill titled the ‘Equity Trust Fund’ aimed at addressing the challenges faced by young Nigerians in accessing funding for their various endeavours. The assembly stated that, if passed into law, the dedicated fund would ensure sustainable job… NASS proposes ‘equity trust fund’ to support youth …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
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… Enact law on state police now, northern govs, … Read more
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, says adopting digital technology in Nigeria’s legislative processes is no longer optional but a pressing necessity. Ogunlana made this declaration on Friday at the opening of a three-day retreat organized by the National… NASS: Clerk advocates e-parliament adoption …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
A fresh constitutional face-off has emerged between the Benue State House of Assembly and the National Assembly after the state lawmakers declined to honour a summons from the House of Representatives Public Petitions Committee. The House of Representatives committee had… Controversy as Benue Assembly challenges National Assembly’s authority over summons …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the Speaker, Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, to disregard the summons from the National Assembly Public Petition Committee. The Assembly argued that the summons contravene the Constitution of the Federal Republic of… Benue Assembly rejects NASS summons, urges Speaker not to appear …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Ozekhome, NASS, others throw their support on the judicial, electoral reforms in Nigeria They blame inconsistency in delivering electoral judgment on the lack of clear cut electoral system Enugu-based lawyer Barr. Odo says reforms are urgently needed before the 2027 general elections… NASS, Ozekhome, Others Gun For Judicial, Electoral Reforms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
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… HoR Minority Caucus demands immediate release of VDM, strongly …C0NTINUE READING … Read more