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Buhari signs N17.126trillion 2022 budget, queries NASS over ‘additions and reductions’

  By Ajuma Edwina Ameh   Unimpressed with the alterations made in the 2022 Appropriation Bill, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed the...

Senators’ weeks of legislative action on 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill thrashed by Pres. Buhari as he withholds assent

  After several weeks of speculations and political fireworks by National Assembly members and the APC governors on the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment...

Anti-corruption fight: You are jokers, first confront specter of corruption within your ranks, SERAP tells NASS

  The leadership of the National Assembly has been asked to diligently investigate the alleged missing N10 billion budgeted for the National Assembly...

61st Independence anniversary broadcast: Buhari pins terrorism, secession sponsorship charge on NASS member, high profile Nigerians

  …says Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable   By Ajuma Edwina Ameh   As Nigerians commemorate the 61st independence anniversary, President Muhammadu Buhari...

Buhari seeks NASS approval for fresh $4bn, €710m external loans, pushing Nigeria’s debt to over N35 trn

  By Ajuma Edwina Ameh   “On July 7, 2021, the Senate had approved a loan request of N2.343 trillion, approximately $6 billion...

#FixPolitics Initiative blasts NASS botched attempt at gagging Nigerian Press

    The #FixPolitics Initiative, a citizens-led research-based initiative designed to be executed as a “Big Push” for structural change of politics and...

Missing N4.4bn NASS funds: SERAP in legal tangle with Senate President, Speaker

    “In the annual audited reports for 2015, 2017 and 2018, the Auditor-General of the Federation raised “concerns about alleged diversion and...

Again, SERAP asks NASS leadership: Probe missing N4.4bn from your coffers

  “Any failure to promptly, thoroughly and independently investigate these serious allegations, prosecute suspected perpetrators, and recover missing public funds and assets would...

SERAP to NASS : Halt sale of government properties by Buhari to fund 2021 budget

  Incensed by the planned sale of some national assets to fund the 2021 budget by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Socio-Economic Rights and...

Justice Minister to NASS: You can’t summon the President

  Ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s acceptance to appear before the lawmakers on Thursday, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the...

Recession: SERAP to Buhari: Cut cost of governance, jumbo salaries of senators, others

  Following the sliding of Nigerian economy into the worst recession ever, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu...

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approves 2020 Finance Bill for 2021 budget

  The 24th Virtual Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the 2020 Finance Bill The Minister...

Suit against NASS: SERAP wins round one

  A Federal High Court in the FCT has given an interim ruling, permitting SERAP to apply for a judicial review and seek an...

Digitalised assets declaration forms ready soon, says Code of Conduct Bureau

  As part of efforts to digitalise its operations, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) says assets declaration forms will be available online...

Buhari, NASS leadership to APC: Bridle  your members, frown at lawlessness in the party

The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been advised to whip its members on line to resolve its internal crises....