Electoral Act amendment: CSOs threaten to occupy NASS
April 15, 2021 A coalition of Civil Society Organisations have threatened to occupy the National Assembly after Ramadan fast, if the lawmakers fail to pass the Bill for an amendment…
LG autonomy is a process, not for NASS to address but Nigerians – Gbajabiamila
April 12, 2021 Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the issue of local government autonomy is not for the National Assembly to address. Gbajabiamila said this…
There’s no better time for the establishment of community, State police than now – NASSÂ
Following the growing concerns of insecurity in the country, the National Assembly has said, there is no better time for the establishment of community and state police than now, as…
Lawan reads Buhari’s letter seeking confirmation of New service chiefs, others as Senate holds first plenary in 2021
The Senate has resumed and held a plenary session for the first time in 2021. Addressing lawmakers on Tuesday, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan read the letter from President Muhamadu…
Herdsmen Conflict: Gov El-Rufai urges NASS to expedite action on Constitutional amendments for State, community Policing
Following the ethnic tensions arising from herdsmen and indigenes crisis in some parts of the country, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has urged the National Assembly to expedite action…
NASS has no constitutional power to summon Buhari – Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, says the National Assembly has no constitutional power to summon President Muhammadu Buhari. Malami disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement titled ‘Buhari’s…
NASS to introduce e-parliamentary procedures in 2021
The National Assembly (NASS) is to introduce electronic-hansard in parliamentary procedures in the first quarter of 2021. Mr. Ojo Amos, Clerk to the NASS, made this known on Friday at…
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: 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…
NASS reiterates commitment to passing 2021 budget before year-end
Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Thursday said the National Assembly is determined to pass the 2021 budget before the year runs out. Lawan spoke just before President Muhammadu Buhari’s presented…