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In the past 10 months under President Bola Tinubu's administration, Nigeria has witnessed a concerning surge in violence, with 6,931 lives lost to insecurity. The recent killing of 17 officers and men of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi, in Delta State underscores the severity of the...

President Bola Tinubu has extended a message of confidence to the leadership of the National Assembly amidst swirling allegations of budget padding for the year 2024. Speaking during a dinner to break the Ramadan fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the unwavering...

Gambia's National Assembly has voted to progress a bill aimed at overturning the ban on female genital cutting (FGC), potentially positioning the nation as the first globally to reverse such legislation. This move, spearheaded by lawmaker Almameh Gibba, has ignited a firestorm of controversy...

The National Assembly made a significant stride in higher education financing as it passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. This move comes following President Bola Tinubu's transmission of the Bill to the Assembly for consideration and...

Amidst escalating allegations of budget padding, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, staunchly defended the National Assembly's recent actions regarding the 2024 budget. Addressing reporters in Abuja, Bagudu emphasized that the Assembly's modifications did not...

Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, has backtracked on his earlier claims about the 2024 Appropriation Act. Speaking with Senate correspondents, Ningi stated that he is prepared to face suspension from the National Assembly, affirming that he never implied...

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, expressed worry about the insufficient salaries of National Assembly members, stating that the current remuneration hinders effective representation. Public reactions on social media were diverse, with some criticizing Kalu...

In a candid revelation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio shared intricate details about the aftermath of his 61st birthday colloquium held in Abuja, dispelling rumors of a collapse and shedding light on the true cause behind his reported exhaustion. According to the former Akwa Ibom governor...

Members of the Nigerian National Assembly, both in the Green and Red Chambers, have commenced the reception of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), with the final batch scheduled to arrive by December. This decision by the National Assembly leadership to procure imported SUVs for lawmakers and...

Workers at Nigeria's 36 state and national assemblies have announced plans to shut down their respective workplaces until their demands for financial autonomy for the legislative arm are met. The workers, organized under the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), are calling on...

Amidst economic challenges and the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has announced its finalization of plans to distribute official vehicles to members of the 10th National Assembly. The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi...