The Federal Lawmakers have announced plans that they would accord necessary support to stakeholders in the bid to tackle the housing deficit in the country. The Senate Chairman on Committee of Housing Sen. Sam Egwu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while giving a keynote address at a workshop, with a theme “Emerging Trends in … Read more
The National Assembly has uncovered ghost projects to the tune of N4bn under the National Inland Waterways Agency’s proposed budget for 2020 submitted to the house. The senate revealed that the agency had proposed over N4bn for the acquisition of vessels and barges as well as procurement of dredgers and other equipment between 2017 and … Read more
– DG Budget Office, Ben Akabueze commends President Buhari for the Budget presentation,tagged” the Budget of Growth and Job Creation” – The budget is intended to drive growth; it is intended to expand the economy’s capacity to create jobs – The President is committed to take people out of poverty Following the Presentation of … Read more
– President of the Senate, Ahmad lawan said that the senate will pass the 2020 Budget before December 31 – The national assembly committees were ready to receive ministers and other heads of agencies for the budget defence – We have earmarked the month of October to be the sole window for all budget defence … Read more
– President Muhammdu Buhari presents 2020 budget before joint session of the NASS – The Senate President Ahmed Lawan has assured that committees of both chambers of the National Assembly will conclude work on the 2020 budget estimate before the end of October – Lawan therefore,directed all Ministers and Heads of MDAs to appear before … Read more
– Heavy security presence at the NASS for the presentation of 2020 Budget – Workers in and around the National Assembly as well as Journalists without the tag were turned back at the first gate to the Assembly – President Buhari is expected to Present the 2020 budget to joint session of the NASS There … Read more
Following the confirmation of the 43 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. by the Senate, National Assembly has proposed to communicate the endorsement of the ministers-designate to the president. Presidential assistant on National Assembly (Senate) Sen Ita Enang, who made the disclosure, said on receipt of the communication, a date would be fixed for the … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Tuesday arrested 40 members of El-Zakzakky Islamic Movement over their violent protest at the National Assembly in Abuja. A statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Anjuguri Manzah, said the police foiled a violent attempt by members of the movement to invade the National … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Hon Al-Hassan Doguwa who represents Doguwa/Tundun Wada Federal Constituency, Kano State, as Majority Leader of House of Representatives. The National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, said this on Monday when Deputy Governor of Kano State Malam Nasiru Gawuna led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit in … Read more
Reports say the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila may likely name three committees each today (Thursday). The two leaders are also expected to announce the adjournment of both chambers sine die on June 20. Investigations by The Punch in Abuja on Wednesday revealed that the lawmakers of … Read more
The inauguration of the 9th Senate has begun with a protest from supporters of Sen. Ahmad Lawan following the announcement that secret ballot would be used. The use of of the secret ballot was made known by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Omolori after reading the proclamation from President Muhammadu Buhari at exactly … Read more
Former Imo state governor, Rochas OKorocha has been denied accreditation at the National Assembly. The 9th Assembly is currently being inaugurated and Okorocha who won the March 9th Imo West Senatorial district in controversial circumstances, had arrived the Assembly complex and expected that he be inaugurated. However, he was denied accreditation and even the … Read more
Orji Kalu Withdraws From Deputy Senate Presidency Race Former Governor of Abia State, southeast Nigeria, and Senator-elect, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has withdrawn from the race for the position of the Deputy President of the forthcoming 9th Nigerian Senate. (READ MORE) Gbajabiamila Arrives Chamber #SpeakersWatch The people of Lagos have shown their excitement with high … Read more
Former members of the House of Representatives have asked political parties and other individuals to steer clear of the leadership tussles in the House. The members, who spoke on the platform of Faculty Board of Initiative, a group made up of serving and former members, said all external interferences in the House leadership election … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has said the legislature was neither designed to be subservient to the executive or judiciary, but that the three arms of government were created to work as partners to achieve democratic growth and development in the country. Dogara, who said these at the … Read more
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari floored his Peoples Democratic Party opponent, Atiku Abubakar at the Benue State Government House, polling unit in Makurdi. Buhari polled 125 to narrowly defeat Abubakar who scored 124. This appears to be a surprise as the Benue State Governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom is currently a … Read more
The results of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections have started coming in from some polling units in parts of Kaduna North. In Unguwar Liman ward in PU 03, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, scored 115 votes and People Democratic Party scored 73. In the Senate, Shehu Sani of PRP got 28, … Read more