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Bill to regulate bloggers, social media platforms, repressive, muzzling, says SERAP
The bill before the National Assembly seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, aiming to regulate the activities of bloggers operating...
Tinubu appoints Dr. Oloriegbe as Chair, National Health Insurance Authority
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The appointment, which took effect...
“Refuse to vote and go to jail” bill: Oppressive, repressive, should be withdrawn – SERAP
Peeved by the provisions of a bill to jail any Nigerian of voting age for six months and/or impose a fine of N100,000...
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...
