34 h. ago Siege of underdevelopment, marginalisation now over in Ogun West –Yayi

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has said years of siege of underdevelopment and marginalisation in the senatorial district were over, through the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu and his qualitative representation at the national assembly. Adeola, chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, […] The post Siege of underdevelopment, marginalisation now over in Ogun West –Yayi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Tinubu’s political rhetoric, economic and democratic paradoxes

By Ikemefuna Ozobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address to the joint session of the National Assembly on June 12, 2025, came at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s democratic and economic trajectory. While his speech was rhetorically polished, historically expansive and symbolically generous, it also appeared tone-deaf to the economic suffering endured by ordinary […] The post Tinubu’s political rhetoric, economic and democratic paradoxes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Accelerating growth, achieving price, exchange rate stability with economic reforms

In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, used his address to the National Assembly to highlight read more Accelerating growth, achieving price, exchange rate stability with economic reforms

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60 h. ago Nigerians will decide who will be president in 2027 – Dalung, former Youths and Sports Development minister

By Sunday Ani Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has lambasted members of the 10th National Assembly, two years after their inauguration, describing them as a band of President Bola Tinubu’s choristers, who would relapse into singing any time they see him. He expressed fear that the way they are going, they […] The post Nigerians will decide who will be president in 2027 – Dalung, former Youths and Sports Development minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Imperative of presidential assent to  the Port and Shipping Economic Regulation Bill: An open letter to President Bola Tinubu  

Congratulations,  Mr. President, and happy Democracy Day.   I listened to your June 12 address to the National Assembly which was very  impressive and bold. I must thank you most sincerely for remembering the heroes and heroine of the June 12 struggle,  particularly Kudirat Abiola who died on the line of duty.       Mr. President,  […] The post Imperative of presidential assent to  the Port and Shipping Economic Regulation Bill: An open letter to President Bola Tinubu   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago ADP chair Sani accuses Tinubu of fueling crisis in PDP, LP, NNPP, SDP

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Sani, has accused President Bola Tinubu of fuelling the crises rocking opposition parties. Tinubu, addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 11, distanced himself from the crises affecting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New […] The post ADP chair Sani accuses Tinubu of fueling crisis in PDP, LP, NNPP, SDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rep Seeks Youth Empowerment, Plans Vocational/Entrepreneurship Institute

The member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the National Assembly Hon. Daniel Asama has taken a step forward with the Bill for an Act to Establish the National Vocational and Entrepreneurship Institute, Jos. LEADERSHIP Weekend reports that the bill is sponsored by Asama aimed at tackling unemployment, youth restiveness, and skills […]

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3 d. ago Alli Reaffirms Commitment To Democratic Values, Good Governance

The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli reaffirmed his commitment to good governance, accountability and inclusive leadership for national development. Alli who stated this during the Democracy Day celebration in Ibadan said June 12 symbolised the resilience, courage and sacrifice of Nigerians who fought tirelessly for democratic rule, particularly […]

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3 d. ago Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson

Tribune Online Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly on Friday disclosed that the state is not under military rule as alleged by Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District. Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Opposition must get act together, Tinubu won’t help – Saraki

By John Ogunsemore Former Senate President Bukola Saraki said the opposition must become better organised and not expect help from President Bola Tinubu. Saraki said this in reaction to Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech delivered before a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday. Mocking the opposition, the president had said, “It is a joy […] The post Opposition must get act together, Tinubu won’t help – Saraki appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has revealed that President Bola Tinubu and by extension, the National Assembly should not be held responsible for the slow or near-non Implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting local government financial autonomy, barely about a year ago. Karimi who spoke while giving account […] The post FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Saraki warns that Nigeria’s parliament Is becoming powerless

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed concern over the diminishing role of the national assembly, describing it as “gradually read more Saraki warns that Nigeria’s parliament Is becoming powerless

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4 d. ago National Assembly Gradually Becoming Shadow Of Itself – Saraki

Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said the National Assembly is gradually becoming a shadow of itself. Saraki, however, called for a conscious effort to make the legislative institution strong and vibrant. His remarks were an excerpt from a speech he was to deliver at yesterday’s National Assembly joint session to mark the Democracy […]

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4 d. ago “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu

Senator Seriake Dickson has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping suppression of democracy. Speaking after a joint National Assembly session to mark Democracy Day, the Bayelsa West senator condemned what he described as a “constitutional aberration” backed by […] The post “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu mocks opposition parties over crisis, denies working for one

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, took a swipe at opposition parties struggling with mass defections and internal divisions, saying they should focus on their shortcomings rather than accuse the ruling party of trying to build a one party system. He said this while addressing a joint session of the National Assembly to […] The post Tinubu mocks opposition parties over crisis, denies working for one-party system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Benue NASS Members Tackle Gov Alia Over Herdsmen Sponsorship Allegation

Members of the Benue State National Assembly Caucus have reacted strongly to an allegation by Governor Hyacinth Alia, who claimed they were behind the herdsmen attacks plaguing the state. In a national TV appearance on Thursday, Alia alleged that some lawmakers were “keeping these people in the bushes and taking care of all their bills […] The post Benue NASS Members Tackle Gov Alia Over Herdsmen Sponsorship Allegation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Democracy Day: Tinubu vows to protect free speech, rejects one

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he will not retaliate against critics or those who insult him, pledging instead to safeguard their democratic rights to free speech. Speaking during a special joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday to commemorate Democracy Day 2025, Tinubu underscored his commitment to tolerance, […] The post Democracy Day: Tinubu vows to protect free speech, rejects one-party state as Akpabio highlights legislative achievements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara

Lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has berated President Bola Tinubu over his silence on  political crisis in Rivers State. The former governor of Bayelsa State accused Federal Government of enabling a creeping military-style suppression of democracy. Addressing newsmen after a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, Senator Dickson expressed […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Democracy Day: Bayelsa West Senator Knocks Tinubu, Akpabio Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday, condemned what he described as a “military-style suppression of democracy” in Rivers State and criticised President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the crisis during his 2025 Democracy Day address. Speaking to journalists after the joint session of the National Assembly where President Tinubu delivered his address to […]

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4 d. ago Tinubu Decorates NASS Presiding Officers With National Honours

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decorated presiding officers of the National Assembly with the National Honours earlier conferred upon them last year. Those decorated include Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen who received the Grand Commander Order of the Niger (GCON) as well as the Deputy Senate […]

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