Nigerian Senators Divided Over Proposed Return to Regional System of Government

Lawmakers Flee as Fire Breaks out in National Assembly

Some lawmakers in the House of Representatives and their legislative aides were forced to abruptly shut down their offices in the White House section of the National Assembly complex on Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out at approximately 3:50pm. According to reports from a Nigerian Tribune correspondent who was present at the scene, the […]

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Tinubu, outgoing ministers

‘I Came to Work, Not To Look for Money’ – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, declared that he is not in office as the leader of Nigeria to seek any personal gain or accumulate wealth. The President, who spoke during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly who visited him at the Aso Rock Villa, said he is in […]

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National Assembly Begins 7-Week Break

The National Assembly has began a 7-week recess starting today, July 24 to reconvene on September 17th, 2024. The announcement was made after plenary today, Wednesday. Both chambers of the Assembly – Senate and House of Representatives, will be away for  weeks being their annual recess. Details soon…

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‘Why National Assembly Cannot Intervene in Wike/Fubara Rift’ – Federal Lawmaker

.The rift between the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified, signalling an intense power tussle in the oil-rich state. 27 lawmakers allegedly loyal to Wike joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), and within 24 hours, Fubara took a decision to demolish the state assembly […]

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Fire Breaks Out in National Assembly Complex (photos)

A huge plum of smoke was seen on Thursday night rising from the House of Representatives section of the National Assembly complex in Abuja following a fire outbreak. Punch reports that passers-by raised an alarm after noticing the smoke coming out from the second floor of the New Building. The section which was engulfed by fire includes […]

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Nigeria's National Assembly Cancels Resumption for the New Year

Nigeria’s National Assembly Cancels Resumption for the New Year

Members of Nigeria’s National Assembly have canceled resumption for the new year. In a statement released Saturday, 23rd January, the Clerk to the National Assembly, Arc Ojo Amos stated that the lawmakers will not be resuming on the 26th of January, 2021 as earlier scheduled. The resumption date is now billed for Tuesday, 9th of […]

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