New tax regime fundamentally flawed’ – Ndume tackles Akpabio
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s assurance that the new tax law is unaltered, describing the legislation as fundamentally flawed. Ndume raised concerns over discrepancies between at least two different Gazette versions of the law, highlighting that the version passed by the National Assembly differs from the one signed by […]
Doctrine of Necessity originated from Senate, not NGF — David Mark
Former Senate President, David Mark, has rejected claims that the Doctrine of Necessity was initiated by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). He insisted that the historic decision was taken solely by the Senate and not influenced by any governor or political group. Mark made this clarification while reacting to comments by former Minister of Youth […]
2026 Budget: NASS gives speedy assent to every executive request – Economic analyst
An economic analyst has raised concerns over what he described as the National Assembly’s unusually fast approval of executive requests related to the 2026 budget. According to him, the speed at which the legislature is giving consent to proposals from the Presidency raises questions about the level of scrutiny being applied to key financial decisions. […]
Nigerian 2026 budget: Akpabio defends legislature, executive collaboration, cites global history
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the close working relationship between the National Assembly and the Executive during the consideration of Nigeria’s 2026 budget. He said cooperation between both arms of government is not a weakness but a standard democratic practice aimed at ensuring effective governance and national development. Akpabio explained that budgeting is a […]
Tinubu’s 2026 budget speech
President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, proposing a total budget size of N58.46 trillion. In his address, the President described the proposal as a key step in consolidating recent economic reforms while improving the living standards of Nigerians. He acknowledged the challenges citizens have faced but stressed that […]
New tax laws: ‘Impeachable offence’ – Nigerians react as lawmaker, Dasuki alleges alteration
Strong reactions have followed the passage of Nigeria’s new tax laws after a lawmaker, Dasuki, alleged that key parts of the bills were altered. The claim has triggered public anger, with many Nigerians questioning the transparency of the legislative process. Social media platforms were flooded with criticisms, as citizens demanded clarity on how the final […]
ICPC reveals systemic flaws in Nigeria’s contract system, urges legislative action
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed serious weaknesses in Nigeria’s public contract system. The agency said these problems allow corruption, project abandonment, and waste of public funds to continue unchecked across many government institutions. According to the ICPC, gaps in procurement rules, poor monitoring, and weak enforcement have made […]
Ambassadorial list: Nigeria may suffer great international damage – Lawyer Idam
Lawyer Idam has raised concerns over Nigeria’s recent ambassadorial list, warning that the selections could lead to serious international consequences. He said the appointments may affect the country’s diplomatic relationships and undermine its global image if not carefully scrutinized. Idam stressed that sending the wrong candidates abroad could result in strained ties with other nations […]
Summon Tinubu to account for insecurity – Aisha Yesufu tells legislature
Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has called on the National Assembly to summon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain the ongoing insecurity across the country. She said citizens deserve to know what concrete steps the government is taking to protect communities facing frequent attacks, kidnappings, and banditry. According to her, leaders must be accountable, especially when […]
Kebbi Chief of Staff urges NASS to make media fourth arm of government
The Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to formally recognize the media as the fourth arm of government. He emphasized that the press plays a crucial role in promoting transparency, accountability, and democracy in Nigeria. Speaking at a recent public forum, he noted that the media’s […]