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Why many Reps lost re-election bid – Gbajabiamila
Mr Gbajabiamila said voters focused on religion and ethnicity in the 25 February elections instead of performance.
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After surviving deadly attack, Ifeanyi Ubah donates security gadgets to Anambra govt
Anambra, like other states in the South-east, has been plagued by increasing crime rates, especially deadly attacks by gunmen.
Court sacks Nigerian senator, orders fresh election
Although the senator was recently convicted and jailed for corruption, the declaration of his seat vacant by the court has ...
Governor Bagudu fails to appear before assembly over alleged N18 billion misappropriation
The lawmakers want the governor to explain how the N18 billion federal government loan they approved in 2021 for the ...
Why I signed 2023 budget despite National Assembly’s additions – Buhari
Mr Buhari said he signed the budget "to enable its implementation to commence without delay, considering the imminent transition process ...
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Rowdy session in Senate over Buhari’s request to approve N23.7trn already spent
The lawmakers were considering the president's request on "ways and means advances" during plenary when angry lawmakers disrupted the session
UPDATED: Buhari, Gbajabiamila in closed-door meeting, discuss Emefiele’s cashless policy, others
Tuesday's meeting was held on the same day Mr Emefiele, again, refused to honour an invitation by the House of ...
Cash Withdrawal Limit: Again, Emefiele fails to attend House hearing
Mr Emefiele, who was billed to appear before the lower chamber on Tuesday (today) to explain the withdrawal policy, has ...
Presidency debunks lawmaker’s claim on misappropriation of N89.09tn Stamp Duty fund
The lawmaker alleged that N89.09 trillion purportedly realised from deductions by banks has been siphoned
Lawmaker raises alarm over renewed killings in Plateau
The lawmaker, Solomon Maren, said over 30 persons have been killed in his constituency by militias, who are attacking the ...
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New Naira Notes: Senate pledges support as lawmakers disagree on deadline
In October, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, announced the plan to redesign the 200, 500 and 1,000 notes which will ...
Presidency explains slash of State House budget to N21.1 billion
An official says the allocation to the State House, Abuja was slashed from N40.1 billion to N21.1 billion because it ...
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Ganduje presents Kano’s 2023 budget to lawmakers
He said that the Kano budget consisted of N144 billion for capital expenditure, representing 59 per cent and N100 billion ...
Reps panel queries PenCom’s “N2.4m monthly salary” per staffer
The panel said it discovered that the commission budgeted N12.02 billion for the salaries of its 500 staffers and another ...
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2023: Many federal lawmakers ousted as governors show heavy hands in party primaries
Governors continue to show their control of the party structure to the detriment of many lawmakers.
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Lawan, finance minister, others meet over 2023-2025 MTEF, 2023 budget
The MTEF/FSP contain projections upon which the annual budget is prepared.
Sri Lanka President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, resigns
Mr Rajapaksa, who was expected to resign on Wednesday, had fled Sri Lanka first to the Maldives and then to ...
Lagos Assembly sacks Service Commission Boss
Mr Mogaji's sack was approved after a voice vote by members of the House at plenary.
At least 58 senators exiting as NASS braces for another high turnover in 2023
For a variety of reasons, at least 58 senators will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2023 as the ...
UPDATED: APC loses three more senators
Although the senators defected weeks ago, their letters were read out at the start of plenary on Tuesday by the ...
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Senate resumes plenary, may amend Electoral Act again
The Senate had on May 11, embarked on recess to enable lawmakers to participate in the political parties primaries for ...
Despite opposition, NASS approves N4trn for subsidy, slashes health, UBEC funds
The National Assembly approved the increase in fuel subsidy by N3.557 trillion.
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Reps pass bill to abolish appointment of Comptroller General of Customs from outside Service
The lawmakers also approved N369 billion as the budget of the NSC for 2022.
Constituency Projects: How Kebbi, Jigawa, Taraba senators robbed constituents, cornered huge contracts – Report
ICPC tracked 490 “funded” constituency projects sponsored by senators and members of the House of Representatives in 2015 to 2020 ...
Osinbajo to meet with APC Senators Tuesday
Mr Osinbajo had on Monday declared his presidential ambition.
