National Assembly
Insecurity: N’Assembly Drafting Legal Frameworks on State Police
Nigeria is our ultimate project. As a parliament, we are committed to the actualisation of this project. In a Easter message to celebrate with Christians worldwide, Senate President Opeyemi Bamidele warned political actors not to use the country’s security and economic problems for their own benefit. The speaker of the house, who represents Ekiti central […]
Emergency Rule in Rivers: Lawmakers Await Assignment Briefing
Despite the formal inauguration of a 21-member ad-hoc committee of the House of Representatives to monitor governance in Rivers State under the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu, the committee is yet to receive a formal briefing or operational directives on how to proceed with its critical assignment. The six-month emergency rule, declared on […]
Sexual Harassment: Group Demands Akpabio’s Resignation
Nigeria cannot afford to project leadership perceived to be hostile or disrespectful to women The Action Collective, a civic advocacy group, has demanded that Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, quit immediately over sexual harassment claims, which the group claims are undermining faith in the National Assembly and national prestige in Nigeria abroad. The […]
Navigating the Complexities of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s administration has been marked by significant economic reforms, which have brought a mix of hardship and hope to Nigerians. One of the most contentious policies was the removal of the fuel subsidy, announced on his inauguration day as President. This move led to a significant increase in petrol prices, exacerbating the […]
INEC Informs Natasha, Senate of Recall Petition
The outcome, which will be made public, shall determine the next step to be taken by the Commission. Recall Petition – An official communication from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was sent to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday. Specifically, it is a notification that she has received a petition from voters in her Constituency demanding […]
DSS, NIA Probe Natasha Attendance of IPU Meeting in New York
The objective of the investigation is to ascertain whether or not her presence violated the regulations of the IPU or the protocol of the National Assembly. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator who represents Kogi central, is reportedly being investigated by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) regarding her attendance at […]
JUST IN: Senate Cast Vote of Confidence in Akpabio
Citing Order 40 of its rulebook, the Senate stated that it could not interfere in an issue under judicial consideration. The Senate has approved a vote of confidence in Senator Godswill Akpabio, who serves as the Senate’s President. In response to a resolution that was proposed by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) and seconded by […]
Imasuen, who Suspended Natasha, Lost New York Law Licence.
Neda Bernards Imasuen is commanded to desist and refrain from (1) practicing law in any form, either as principal or agent, clerk, or employee of another, (2) appearing as an attorney or counsellor-at-law before any court, judge, justice, board, commission, or other public authority The chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, who suggested that […]
INSECURITY: Reps. Member Raises Alarm of Herdsmen Invasion
In light of the growing wave of insecurity affecting various regions of Oyo State, Nigeria s has voiced urgent concerns over the escalating violence and its implications for residents and their livelihoods. House of Representatives Member Mrs. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has raised the alarm over invasion of her constituency in Oyo State by armed herdsmen In […]
Photos: Akpabio, Natasha supporters Protest
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan stormed the National Assembly on Wednesday amid her supporters’ demands for Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s resignation and pro-Akpabio protests. According to the Kogi Central senator, Akpabio sexually harassed her during a December 2023 visit to his home and when she asked him about her Ajaokuta Steel motion. She had argued with the Senate […]