Tinubu Urges Senate to Approve New N1.767tn External Loan
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh external loan of N1.767 trillion to help cover a portion of Nigeria’s 2024 budget deficit, which stands at N9.7 trillion. This request was made public by Speaker Tajudeen Abbass during a plenary session on Tuesday. The proposed loan is part of […]
Shehu Sani and Ndume Disagree on President Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reform
The debate over President Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bill is causing division among Nigerian lawmakers, especially between two former Senators—Shehu Sani and Mohammed Ali Ndume. Sani, who once represented Kaduna Central, argues that the tax reform is in the best interest of the Northern region, contrary to concerns expressed by some northern lawmakers and elites. […]
National Assembly Service Commission Names New Clerk to NASS
The National Assembly Service Commission has announced the appointment of Kamoru Ogunalana as the new Clerk of the National Assembly. His appointment follows the retirement of the former Clerk, Sani Magaji Tambuwal. The news was shared with journalists on Thursday in a statement from Emmanuel Onyigor, the Deputy Director of Information at the Commission. Ogunalana’s […]
Nigeria is Failing: Utomi Critiques Tinubu’s Control Over the National Assembly and Judiciary
Renowned economist Prof. Pat Utomi has described Nigeria as a “failure,” attributing the nation’s decline to a lack of alternative thinking and the capture of both the legislature and judiciary. In a recent interview, he expressed deep concerns about the current political and economic conditions in Nigeria. Utomi criticized the National Assembly, stating it is […]
Activist Aisha Yesufu Discusses National Assembly’s Focus on Bobrisky/VDM Issue Amidst National Crisis
Activist Aisha Yesufu has publicly criticized the National Assembly for prioritizing an investigation into bribery allegations against cross-dresser Bobrisky instead of addressing more pressing issues facing Nigeria. The controversy began when social critic VeryDarkMan released an audio recording that allegedly features Bobrisky discussing a payment of N15 million to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
VDM and Lawyer Deji Adeyanju Arrive at National Assembly for EFCC Bribery Allegation Hearing Involving Bobrisky (Video)
Martins Vincent Otse, known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has arrived at the National Assembly for an important hearing. He is there to address the bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM showed up in traditional Benin clothing, looking confident as he entered the House of Representatives. Accompanying him was his […]
CBN Sticks to 5% Limit for Ways and Means Advances, Overriding National Assembly’s Decision
In a recent development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced it will maintain its Ways and Means Advances limit at 5% for the fiscal years 2024-2025. This decision comes despite a recent bill passed by the National Assembly, which raised the borrowing limit from 5% to 10%. Ways and Means Advances are short-term […]
Nigerian Nurses Stranded Abroad and May Face Deportation Due to Certificate Verification Issues
Hundreds of Nigerian nurses are currently facing a serious crisis abroad due to the ongoing closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) certificate verification portal. This issue has left many nurses stranded in countries like the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, and some are even at risk of deportation. […]
President Tinubu Urges National Assembly to Increase 2024 Budget by N6.2 Trillion
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to consider a significant increase of N6.2 trillion in the 2024 appropriation act. This adjustment, announced during a recent session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, raises the proposed budget to N34.9 trillion, up from the original N28.7 trillion. Tinubu’s proposal allocates N3.2 trillion towards infrastructure initiatives […]
President Tinubu to Discuss Minimum Wage with NLC, TUC on Thursday
President Bola Tinubu plans to meet with labour leaders on Thursday, barring any last-minute changes. The meeting with the labour leaders will take place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The meeting is initiated by the President and will include the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]