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Lawmakers write Canadian govt, demand prosecution of Nigerian over death threat against Yoruba, Benin people
A Nigerian, Amaka Sunnberger, is heard in a viral video threatening to poison any Yoruba or Benin person she comes ...
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Dangote Refinery: Lawmakers back Kyari, Ahmed amid calls for removal
The lawmakers said the duo must be given a fair hearing in the ongoing investigation at the House of Representatives.
UPDATED: Reps to take salary “pay cut” for six months
The pay cut announced by the lawmakers will affect only their basic salaries, not their allowances.
Pro-Wike lawmakers give Fubara seven-day ultimatum to re-present 2024 budget
With the reinstatement of the pro-Wike lawmakers, Rivers now has two houses of assembly.
Appeal court reserves judgment in pro-Wike lawmakers’ suit
The appellate court had last week declined to vacate the trial court order restraining Wike's allies from parading themselves as ...
Some Nigerian lawmakers want six-year single term for president, governors; seek other constitutional amendments
The lawmakers are also canvassing rotational presidency between the north and south.
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UPDATED: Tinubu makes U-turn, addresses lawmakers for seven minutes “out of respect”
President Tinubu addressed the joint sitting for about seven minutes before touching on the newly signed National Anthem law
Bill to protect endangered species scales second reading in House of Reps
The bill, if passed into law, will improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, give investigators more powers to look ...
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ROUNDUP: One-minute-silence surge, Binance bribery allegation, cybersecurity levy, others dominate Reps’ proceedings
In an unprecedented manner, the lawmakers observed one minute silence 10 times in three legislative days to honour victims of ...
Cement Price: Reps issue summons as Dangote, BUA, others shun previous invitation
The panel has given the cement producers 14 days to appear before it.
Poverty: Akpabio urges lawmakers to care for vulnerable Nigerians
"At the same time, let us not forget those trapped in the cycle of poverty. Our fight against poverty and ...
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Nigerian lawmakers complain about sitting arrangement in renovated chamber
Some senators complain that the seats allocated to them in the renovated chamber do not fit their status as ranking ...
Fuel scarcity, electricity tariff hikes, others may engage lawmakers’ attention as NASS reconvenes today
The lawmakers adjourned plenary sessions on 20 March for Easter and Eid-el-Fitr break.
Shettima, Jonathan, Abubakar, others attend dialogue on state police
The state policing bill currently before the National Assembly seeks the removal of police from the exclusive legislative list to ...
Eid-el-Fitr: Lawmakers preach peaceful co-existence among Nigerians
The lawmakers encouraged the Muslim faithful to reflect on the significance of the celebration and share love everywhere they find ...
Lagos PDP chair advises sacked Edo deputy governor Shaibu
The Lagos PDP chair gave the advice to the erstwhile Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, who was removed from office by ...
After two years, Reps to resume in newly-renovated chamber, extend vacation by one week
The renovation of the chamber started sometime in April 2022, though the contractors missed several deadlines for its completion.
Federal lawmaker hires 87 new aides, now has over 100
Akin Rotimi says the new aides will deepen engagement with the grassroots, constituency outreach, and participatory governance.
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Nigerian lawmakers pledge to improve welfare of military personnel
"As a gesture of our utmost appreciation and support, we pledge to enhance legislative measures aimed at improving the welfare ...
UPDATED: Give me power to spend security votes like governors, Wike lobbies lawmakers
Anti-corruption advocates have long argued that the security vote has become a conduit for siphoning.
Why we were suspended, hounded out of Zamfara – Lawmakers
The eight lawmakers were suspended by the state assembly for allegedly holding an illegal plenary
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Betta Edu: Reps urge Tinubu to speed up probe of suspended minister
The lawmakers said the suspension of the NSIP during “this period of increasing hardship” is “heightening” the challenges of the ...
International Women’s Day: NHRC seeks passage of Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill
The NHRC took the opportunity of the observance of this year's International Women's Day to call on federal lawmakers to ...
Lawmakers meet Arewa Consultative Forum, seek support for parliamentary system of govt
PREMIUM TIMES reported the introduction of three bills by some members of the House of Representatives seeking to abolish the ...
Nigerian lawmakers threaten warrant of arrest on Cardoso
In a letter, dated 27 February, the lawmakers accused Mr Cardoso of shunning invitations to its hearing on revenue leakages ...
