National Assembly

Journalists assaulted, denied access to National Assembly – Order from above, says Sergeant-at-arms

A chaotic scene unfolded at the National Assembly on Wednesday as security agents allegedly blocked journalists from entering the complex, citing “order from...

Just in: Judge hands off Natasha’s case, cites Akpabio’s petition

The legal battle between suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Nigerian Senate has taken a dramatic turn as Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the...

Tinubu Commends National Assembly for Approving Emergency Rule in Rivers

President Bola Tinubu has applauded the National Assembly for its “patriotic approval” of the emergency rule in Rivers State. The approval solidifies the...

IPU: Senate dismisses Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims of impending arrest

As allegations of impending arrest by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan continue to generate controversy, the Nigerian Senate has dismissed the claims, saying they have...

Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Pro-Natasha Protesters at National Assembly

A tense scene unfolded at the National Assembly today as police dispersed protesters supporting Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, with...

Spreading Kindness and Democracy: Prof. Orogbu Impacts on Constituents in Akwa, Anambra

By Efe Wellington Prof. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu, the lawmaker representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has delivered democracy...

Breaking: National Assembly passes 54.9trn 2025 budget

The National Assembly has approved a record-breaking N54.9 trillion federal government’s budget for the 2025 financial year, further increasing the initial proposal by...

Alleged N1.1bln on meals, others: National Assembly dismisses financial mismanagement allegations against JAMB

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has exonerated the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of alleged misappropriation of funds in its...

Just in: NASS threatens to stop FG’s allocation to JAMB, queries N1.1bln spent on meals, refreshments

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has threatened to stop the Federal Government’s allocation to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)...

South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol

In a historic move, South Korea’s parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his controversial martial law decree issued on...

Tax reform bills: Nigeria struggling with tax-to-GDP ratio below World Bank’s 15 % benchmark – Speaker Abbas

Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s low tax-to-GDP ratio, which stands at only six...

2025 federal budget: Reps slam executive arm of government on late submission of 2025 MTEF

The House of Representatives has urged the executive arm of government to send the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the National Assembly,...

NASS resumes, adjourns plenary in honour of late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah

The National Assembly on Tuesday resumed plenary sessions after a two-month-long annual recess that began in late July. Senate President Godswill Akpabio and...

Tinubu approves 300% salary and allowances raise for judges, other officers

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill, awarding a 300 percent pay rise for them both at...

Breaking: Protest: Senators, Reps reconvene for emergency meeting amid tight security

Amid tight security within and around the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, federal lawmakers reconvene for an emergency plenary session on Wednesday. Unlike...

Tinubu signs landmark national minimum wage bill 2024

Following its passage by the National Assembly last week, President Bola Tinubu on Monday assented to the National Minimum Wage Bill 2024. He...