Security takes over NASS over Natasha’s plan to resume plenary
There was a heavy security presence at the National Assembly in Abuja on Monday, July 22, following reports that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan planned to attend the Senate plenary session. Videos shared online showed that security was much stricter than usual. Many armed officers were stationed at the main gate, carefully checking everyone before letting them […]
National assembly suspends legislative activities for 7 days to mourn Buhari
The National Assembly of Nigeria has put all its activities on hold for the next seven days to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a hospital in London. In a statement released on Monday, July 14, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced […]
EFCC initiates call for law to criminalise unexplained wealth
The head of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, Ola Olukoyede, has asked lawmakers to create a new law that would make it illegal to have wealth that cannot be explained. He said this kind of law is important for stopping corruption in Nigeria. Olukoyede made this request while speaking at a national event on public finances and […]
Speaker Abbas declares Ogun Rep seat vacant
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced that the Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat in Ogun State is now vacant. This happened because the person who held the position, Adewunmi Onanuga, passed away. Adewunmi Onanuga died on January 15, 2025, after being sick for a short time. She had served as […]
Part-time parliament: No level of cost-cutting should affect our salary – Senate
The Nigerian Senate has spoken out against the idea of turning the National Assembly into a part-time system. Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu made it clear that lawmakers’ salaries should not be reduced as part of any cost-cutting plans. He shared his views during a recent interview, strongly rejecting the suggestion for a part-time parliamentary system. […]
Akpabio disregarded my right as Senator – Seriake Dickson picks holes in Tinubu’s speech
Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West, spoke out against President Bola Tinubu’s speech at the National Assembly on Democracy Day 2025. After the speech, Senator Dickson told reporters that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, did not let him speak or raise important issues during the event. He said Akpabio quickly went through the letters […]
National Assembly will rubber stamp in Nigeria’s interest – Senate replies critics
The Nigerian Senate has responded to people who are calling the National Assembly a “rubber stamp” for President Bola Tinubu. Many critics believe lawmakers always agree with the President without asking questions. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who leads the Senate’s Media and Publicity Committee, spoke on this issue. He said the Senate supports and approves only […]
Akpabio urges lawmakers to ignore ‘rubber stamp’ critics
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly to not pay attention to people who call them a “rubber stamp.” He made this clear during a special meeting where they welcomed President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio said that many critics don’t really understand how the parliament works or why lawmakers do their […]
Two tenure for president, govs: Stakeholders weigh Makinde’s single term call
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sparked a national conversation after suggesting that Nigeria should adopt a single-term system for top political positions. He proposed a one-time term of five or six years for presidents, governors, and local government leaders. Makinde believes that leaders only focus on serious governance during the first five years […]
Defections increases APC members to 68 in Senate and 207 in House of Reps
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, is getting stronger in the National Assembly. Many politicians from other parties are joining APC, which is changing the number of members in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This is happening less than two years after the current Assembly started. Right now, APC has […]