Regionalize Nigeria, creating more states business centre for politicians – Idam to NASS
Activist lawyer Madubuachi Idam has advised the National Assembly to stop focusing on creating more states and instead consider regionalizing Nigeria. He believes regionalization will bring economic competition, encourage development, and reduce insecurity. In a statement, Idam compared state creation to a “business center” for politicians. He warned that adding more states would only increase […]
BREAKING: Tinubu signs 2025 Budget into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2025 budget into law after approval by the National Assembly. The total budget for the year is N54.99 trillion, an increase from the original N49.7 trillion. Initially, the proposed budget was N49.7 trillion, but President Tinubu requested an increase. Lawmakers reviewed the request and raised it to N54.2 trillion […]
Natasha: Sitting arrangement row not a gender affair – Phillip Shaibu
Phillip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, has shared his opinion on the ongoing disagreement between Senators Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in the Senate. According to him, this issue should not be turned into a gender debate. Shaibu, who appeared on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television program, explained that […]
Tinubu appoints Chairman, members National Assembly Service Commission [FULL LIST]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). The appointment, announced by Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, will last for five years. Before his appointment, Enyiekere was the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President. He is an environmental specialist with […]
N54.2 trillion budget: Peter Obi questions Tinubu govt on transparency, accountability
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has expressed concerns about the transparency of Nigeria’s 2025 national budget. Recently, President Bola Tinubu announced an increase in the 2025 fiscal year budget, raising it from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. However, Obi pointed out that while the increase in revenue sources was explained, […]
President Tinubu Asks Court To Dismiss Suit Seeking His Impeachment Over Rights Violations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to force the National Assembly to begin impeachment proceedings against him. The lawsuit, filed by lawyer Olukoya Ogungbeje, accuses the president’s administration of suppressing peaceful protests and violating the constitutional rights of Nigerians. Ogungbeje’s case, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1334/2024, […]
Enugu/Onitsha Expressway: Works minister wants MTN to commit N15bn monthly
The Federal Ministry of Works has asked MTN to invest N15 billion each month for the next 10 months to speed up the completion of the Enugu/Onitsha Expressway. This request comes after a devastating tanker explosion at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the road, which caused several deaths. The Ministry made it clear that if […]
BREAKING: South Korean lawmakers impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo
In a major political development, South Korean lawmakers have impeached Acting President Han Duck-Soo. The impeachment motion passed on Friday, with all 192 lawmakers who voted supporting the decision. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik announced the outcome, stating that Han Duck-Soo played an active role in the insurrection after his predecessor declared martial law earlier […]
Tax Reform Bills Will See Light Of Day – NASS Assures Tinubu
The National Assembly has assured Nigerians that the Tax Reform Bills sent by President Bola Tinubu in October 2023 will be approved. These bills are aimed at qreshaping Nigeria’s tax system to boost the economy, support small businesses, and create a better environment for investment. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the […]
BREAKING: President Tinubu arrives NASS for presentation of 2025 budget
In a highly anticipated event, President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly to present the 2025 national budget to a joint session of lawmakers. This momentous occasion comes after several delays in the budget presentation, which has captured the attention of the nation. The President’s arrival at exactly 12:10 PM was a significant […]