Parliamentary

9th Senate: Why We Picked Lawan For Senate Presidency – APC

Mr Lawan was the preferred candidate of the ruling party when the formation of the 8th Senate was due in 2015.

9th National Assembly promises to pass budget within 3 months of presentation

Efforts to achieve the January to December budget implementation was also not possible due to late presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari who only presented the budget early once since his administration came in.

NASS transmits reworked electoral bill to Buhari for assent

Reworking the bill when it reconvened this year after the yuletide recess, the both amended the controversial section to include other modes of primary.

Easter, Eid-El-Fitr: Senate adjourns plenary till April 25

He said the period would enable lawmakers to participate in their various religious activities as well as take deserved rest.

Senate to pass social media bill next month, despite rejection by Nigerians

During its public hearing in March, Nigerians rejected the bill, mostly citing manipulation by politicians against dissenting voices.

INEC issues certificate of return to Okorocha

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly issued Rochas Okorocha, Imo West senator-elect, his certificate of return.

Wike confirmed minster as Senate begins screening of nominees

About 16 of them are penciled down for screening today out of the 28 nominated by Mr Tinubu last week.

A day after take-off, Reps demand halt of new charges on bank transactions

The lawmakers took the resolution after adopting a motion brought under matters of urgent national importance by its spokesperson, Benjamin Kalu.

Imo assembly speaker impeached, replaced

Mr Collins was removed this afternoon after being accused of alleged financial impropriety, high handedness, and gross misconduct.
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