Dey your dey – Rivers lawmakers turn down Fubara’s invitation, give only condition
The ongoing political crisis in Rivers State is far from over, as some members of the State House of Assembly have refused to meet with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had invited the lawmakers to a meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, […]
Binance executive, Gambaryan reveals three Nigerian lawmakers who demanded $150m bribe
In January 2024, Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan was detained by Nigerian authorities, and he has since revealed disturbing details of his experience. In a social media post, Gambaryan shared that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe in cryptocurrency during a meeting, which he described as a “Mickey Mouse operation.” According to Gambaryan, he […]
DSS releases arrested Lagos lawmakers
In a recent development in Lagos, two lawmakers were detained by the State Security Service (DSS) over their involvement in the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Lanre Afinni and Sylvester Ogunkelu, who represent Lagos Island 2 and other areas, were questioned by the DSS on January 30. The questioning was linked to allegations that […]
Shehu Sani Urges Lawmakers to Stay Independent and Not Be Rubber Stamps for the Executive
Shehu Sani, a former senator who represented Kaduna Central, has spoken out against National Assembly members becoming “rubber stamps” for the executive. He shared his thoughts during the opening of the National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF) Week in Abuja, advising lawmakers to stay true to their duties and not surrender their independence to the […]
Pro-wike Rivers Lawmakers Secretly Withdraw Court Affidavit Confirming Defection
In a surprising turn of events, pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers State have quietly withdrawn a court affidavit that confirmed their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move follows growing tensions between Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara. On Wednesday, lawmakers […]
House of Representatives Demands Transparency from Dangote Refinery on Petrol Pricing
In a recent session, the House of Representatives of Nigeria has called on Aliko Dangote, the owner of Dangote Refinery, to disclose the prices at which he sells petrol to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited and other major marketers. This motion was brought forward by Oboku Oforji and highlights ongoing disputes regarding the […]
Lawmakers in Turkey’s Parliament Engaged in a Violent Brawl During a Heated Debate (Photos)
In a shocking turn of events, a debate in the Turkish Parliament spiraled into violence when lawmakers exchanged blows during a heated discussion. The chaos began when Ahmet Sik, an opposition lawmaker, accused President Erdogan’s ruling party of being a “terrorist organization.” This led to a member of Erdogan’s party physically attacking Sik while he […]