Stop calling us rubber stamp, Senate warns Nigerians
Another point often quoted by critics is that the National Assembly under Lawan approves loan requests of the president without properly scrutinizing it.
N9bn allocated for NASS renovation not N27bn – Budget DG
He also explained why the budgets for Basic Education and Health appeared to be low.
SERAP calls on NASS to urgently abolish insult and defamation laws
The advocacy group said this is necessitated due to the incessant abuse by federal and state authorities against critics at any given opportunity.
Buhari writes Reps, seeks fresh $5.5bn loan
The loan request was however referred to the House Committee on loans and Debt for consideration.
Senate denies approving fresh N850bn loan for Buhari
The Senate said the decision is at the instance of the president who cited Coronavirus disease and the dwindling oil price.
Nigerians react to Senate’s approval of Buhari’s N850bn loan request
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also criticised the approval of the loan, urging the Nigerian Senate to ensure strict oversight monitoring and handling of the money.
Senate resumes plenary, hurriedly approves Buhari’s loan request
In his letter read at the start of plenary by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, the president said the fund will be sourced from capital market.
COVID-19: Reps resume plenary Tuesday
The green chamber had in March shutdown plenary for two weeks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus disease but later extended the deadline to tally with the lockdown in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
COVID-19: We were forced to donate our two months salary – Rep
The politician who spoke in Hausa language when he featured on Prestige FM 91.7 Minna said despite the forceful donations he is still assisting his constituents whom he said are in dire need.