Journalists in Nigeria who do not hold journalism or media-related degrees may face up to two years in jail or a fine of N200,000 if a new bill in the…
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As lawmakers resume plenary on Tuesday, journalists who cover proceedings have been denied access into the complex from covering the proceedings. At the first and second gates, journalists were harassed…
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Reps Members To Investigate Difficulties In Obtaining National Identity Number (NIN)
by Damilare Salami February 20, 2020The House of Representatives has ordered its committee on population to investigate the complaints from Nigerians about difficulty in obtaining the National Identity Number (NIN). The House followed by tasking…
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Some legislative aides to federal lawmakers on Thursday staged a peaceful protest to demand unpaid allowances. The aides positioned themselves in the complex, at the lobby between both chambers of…
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The National Assembly (NASS) is in the process of passing a bill that will allocate more money to them for constituency projects. The zonal intervention funds used in executing constituency…
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Corruption: Pres Buhari Tells National Assembly To Fast-Track Passage Of Special Crimes Court Bill
by Damilare Salami November 19, 2019President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja called on the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Special Crimes Court Bill. Speaking at the national summit on ‘‘Diminishing Corruption in…
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The leadership of the National Assembly has begun moves to procure “operational vehicles” for federal lawmakers. The Guardian reports that meetings in that regard started among presiding officers in the…
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The Senate has passed seven of the at least 16 bills rejected so far this year by President Muhammadu Buhari. The bills are the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), National…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected five bills transmitted to him by the national assembly. The bills are Nigerian Film Commission bill, Immigration Amendment bill 2018, Climate change bill 2018, Chartered…
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Revealed: 11 Senators-Elect Charged With Various Corruption Cases
by Damilare Salami February 27, 2019After the general election into the National Assembly and the Presidency on Saturday, Feb 23, it is hightime we waved the electioneering and politicking bye and face the reality of…