PIB: Senate begins a 2-day public hearingÂ
The Senate on Monday commenced a two-day public hearing on the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB. The PIB has lingered in the National Assembly for nearly twenty years with previous assemblies…
The Legislature alone can’t provide the desired good governance to Nigerians -Lawan
The President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawan, says the senate president said the Legislature alone could not provide the desired good governance to Nigerians. Lawan made the statement at…
#EndSARS protest: Diaspora Nigerians write President Buhari, suggest 7 immediate actions to foster calm
A coalition of 17 Nigerian organisations in the Diaspora says it has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over the #EndSARS protests. In the letter dated Oct. 27, the…
Victims of SARS abuses must get justice; their abusers must be prosecuted – Senate
The President of Senate, Ahmed Lawan, says the National Assembly (NASS) would ensure justice for victims of alleged abuses by the personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Lawan announced…
We’ll ensure the govt fulfils the commitment made to the youths agitating for police reform, good governance -Lawan
The President of Senate, Ahmed Lawan, says the National Assembly (NASS) would ensure that the government fulfils the commitment it has made to the youths agitating for police reform and…
#EndSARS: Defence Minister Cautions Protesters Against Undermining National Security
The Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has cautioned #EndSARS protesters against breaching National Security. General Magashi gave the caution when the National Coordinator Buhari Campaign Organisation…
#EndSARS: Govt does not fully get what is being demanded, what the protest is about – Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has called on the Federal Government to listen to protesters across the nation and meet their demands and avoid taking decisions based on the…
You can continue with the protests if your demands are not met in 2 weeks – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has called for an end to the protests across the country, arguing that policy matters cannot be met overnight. Bashir Ahmad…
#EndSARS: Buhari Meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila At State House
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the leaders of the National Assembly over the ongoing protests regarding the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Present at the meeting that…
Abridged budget presentation will be made on Thursday to comply with COVID-19 guidelines – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the 2021 budget presentation by President to the National Assembly would be COVID-19 compliant. The Speaker said this…