Parliament Watch

The PIB was first introduced into the National Assembly in 2008 as an executive bill by then president, Umar​u​ Yar'Adua

Our analysis did however not include the illegal but hefty quarterly allowances lawmakers pay themselves

PREMIUM TIMES presents tainted Senators and House of Representatives members who will be making laws for the nation.

He won the race following a power sharing deal that had the minority but influential PDP back the new senate...

The former Kwara State governor has been sworn into office.

Shortly after the innauguaration, the lawmakers would elect their leaders in what would be Nigeria's most contested National Assembly leadership...

The Senate did not pass the bill before the end of its tenure.

The Seventh Senate concluded its four-year term Thursday.

While the lawmakers take so much, their work rate has been dismally poor, PREMIUM TIMES analysis show.

Despite taking funds needed to provide hospitals, schools and jobs, the lawmakers returned about 10 per cent efficiency.

Mr. Mark says independence should not prevent collaborations between the executive and the state legislatures

The former speakers say provisions for their benefits should be included in the Constitution.

Senator Sani says lawmakers may choose their leader independently if they are not satisfied with the APC zoning.

The group says Mr. Lawan is the best person to lead the eighth Senate.

The bills seeks to prohibit violence in private and public life.

The culprits used the Nigerian Army uniforms to carry out their operations.

The lawmakers says the permanent secretary went beyond his brief in recalling the envoys.

The APC won 17 seats while the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, won 9.

Generally, most of the Reps that would make up the 8th National Assembly posses at least a bachelors degree. Only...

These are just few of the scandals the National Assembly may not resolve before the end of the 7th Assembly.

The government says the amendments are inconsistent with the spirit of federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances.

Senate endorsed the sack of 17 NSCDC employees.

The lawmakers says the president demonstrated "statesmanship".

The militants are becoming increasingly influential and moving up the political ladder in a number of Niger Delta states

Justice Chukwu granted MRA leave to apply for the reliefs sought and adjourned hearing in the substantive suit till April...