Ex-senator Submits Bill To Remove President, Governors’ Control Over INEC, SIEC
A former Nigerian senator has introduced a new bill seeking to strip the President and state governors of their influence over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIEC). The proposal, according to him, aims to strengthen democracy by ensuring that electoral bodies operate without political interference. The bill, if passed, […]
We’re In Support Of Tinubu’s Borrowing Plan – Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has declared that the National Assembly fully supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s borrowing plan. Speaking during a session at the National Assembly, Speaker Abbas explained that the loans are necessary to finance critical infrastructure projects, boost economic recovery, and meet urgent national needs. He stressed […]
PDP condemns moves to block Senator Natasha’s resumption at National Assembly
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized what it called an effort by the acting clerk of the National Assembly to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to the Senate after serving a six-month suspension, which the party described as unfair. The National Assembly clerk reportedly sent a letter to the senator saying she could […]
National Assembly Blocks Senator Natasha’s resumption
The National Assembly has stopped Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to her duties, even though her six-month suspension has ended. The Kogi Central lawmaker had written to inform the Assembly that she was ready to resume her legislative work after the suspension period. Although the Assembly is on recess, the acting clerk responded that her […]
DNA should be mandatory before birth certificates are issued in Nigeria – Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju
Activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has proposed that DNA testing should be required before birth certificates are issued for newborns in Nigeria. He believes this step could help reduce cases of paternity fraud. In a message shared on X, Adeyanju called on the National Assembly to consider introducing a law that would make DNA tests […]
How Buhari stopped Obasanjo’s third term agenda, one-party state – Okechukwu
Osita Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has shared details of how the late former President Muhammadu Buhari stood firm against ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s plan to run for a third term and prevent Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. According to Okechukwu, Buhari held a series of strategic meetings with members […]
PDP to take legal action against national, state assembly member defectors
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will go to court to retrieve the seats of lawmakers who were elected under the party but have now joined another party. This includes both National Assembly and State Assembly members. This decision was made during the party’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. After the […]
Akpabio worst Senate President Nigeria ever had – Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has strongly criticized Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, calling him the worst person to ever hold the position. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, she accused Akpabio of acting like he’s still a governor and turning the Senate into a personal office, just like he ran Akwa Ibom State during his time […]
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 […]