4 h. ago Lawyers, Politicians Rally Behind Women’s Reserved Seat Bill

A powerful coalition of female politicians, lawyers and civic leaders has thrown its weight behind the ongoing push for the Women’s Reserved Seat Bill, describing it as a long-overdue legislative step to correct Nigeria’s alarming gender imbalance in politics. From the halls of the National Assembly to grassroots networks, female voices from across sectors are […]

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6 h. ago Natasha’s Team Submits Court Verdict CTC To Senate, Says Lawmaker To Resume July 15

The legal team representing Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has served the leadership of the National Assembly with a certified true copy (CTC) of the Federal High Court judgement mandating her immediate recall to the Senate. In a strongly worded letter dated July 1, 2025, the lawyers also declared that the female Senator will resume […]

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20 h. ago Edo South Senator, APC Chair Laud Okpebholo Over Supreme Court Victory

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District at National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Friday described the Supreme Court Judgment which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election Victory as a landmark judgement and well deserved. Senator Imasuen in a statement, said the victory was for the entire Edo people, adding that it re-enforced the collective belief […]

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33 h. ago APC: Stakeholders reject automatic tickets for Akwa Ibom NASS members

Tribune Online APC: Stakeholders reject automatic tickets for Akwa Ibom NASS members A section of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom has said that the pronouncement by the State Governor, Umo Eno, indicating that automatic tickets would be given to National Assembly members... APC: Stakeholders reject automatic tickets for Akwa Ibom NASS members Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS

• Senate passes 3 concurrence bills from House of Reps The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has called on the National Assembly to fast-track the ongoing constitution review process. Speaking at the 2025 National Assembly open week in Abuja, yesterday, Adebo Ogundoyin, CSSLN chairman, said timely conclusion of the process would […] The post Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Constitution Review and National Assembly’s moves to secure state

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja As the National Assembly moves closer to concluding its latest constitution review exercise, it has announced plans to transmit the final report of proposed amendments to the 36 state Houses of Assembly before December 2025. This timeline aligns with the legislature’s internal schedule for concluding public hearings, collating recommendations, and securing […] The post Constitution Review and National Assembly’s moves to secure state-level approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago ‘Development Is Minister’s Job, Not Mine’, Senator Ireti Kingibe Speaks On FCT Projects

The Senator representing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has responded to criticisms regarding the pace of infrastructural development in the nation’s capital, clarifying that her role as a lawmaker does not directly involve execution of projects. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday evening, the lawmaker explained that […]

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3 d. ago Constitution review: Reps committed to special seats for women, PWDs

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House is committed to creating special seats for women and Persons living With Disability (PWDs) in the  National Assembly, in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who stated this, at the Second Legislative Open Week in Abuja, said the House was considering reserving 10 percent  and […] The post Constitution review: Reps committed to special seats for women, PWDs- Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘The World Has Left Us Behind’, FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Laments Nigeria’s Poor Female Representation

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor global ranking in women’s political representation, stressing that the country lags behind not just globally but also within Africa despite being touted as the continent’s giant. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Tuesday, […]

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3 d. ago Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker

Tribune Online Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday said that the House was considering reserving 10 per cent of elective seats in the National Assembly for women and 5 per cent for persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the ongoing constitution review exercise as part of inclusive governance.3. Why NASS pushes for additional 82 special elective seats for women, PWDs — Reps Speaker Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Obey Court Order, Recall Senator Natasha Immediately, SERAP Tells Akpabio

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately comply with a Federal High Court ruling by recalling Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly. In a statement shared via its official X account on Tuesday, SERAP condemned the Senator’s suspension, describing it as a […]

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3 d. ago Reps Want Operations, Maintenance Of NASS Complex, Others Taken From FCDA

The House of Representatives has taken steps to take away the operation, management, development, maintenance, and preservation of the National Assembly (NASS) Complex and all legislative property away from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). This is as the Green Chamber is considering the National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2025, jointly sponsored […]

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4 d. ago Lawyers Storm Presidential Villa, National Assembly With Petition Against NMDPRA Boss

A group of lawyers yesterday stormed the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly (NASS), Abuja, with a petition demanding the immediate sack and prosecution of the  chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. The lawyers made grave allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and conflict of […]

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4 d. ago Reps advance bill to give national assembly control of own infrastructure

…to end FCDA oversight The Federal House of Representatives has advanced a bill that will grant the National Assembly full read more Reps advance bill to give national assembly control of own infrastructure

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4 d. ago NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas

Tribune Online NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudeen has said that the National Assembly infrastructure and property agency bill (IPA) was... NASS IPA bill, major step to strengthen institutional independence — Speaker Abbas Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Coalition: A national imperative or alliance of convenience?

The recently announced political coalition aimed at ousting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration should not just be another assemblage of read more Coalition: A national imperative or alliance of convenience?

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4 d. ago I still serve my constituents despite Senate suspension, says Senator Natasha

Flags off smart markets in Okene, Okehi LGAs By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that her suspension from the Senate did not hinder her commitment to delivering democratic dividends to her constituents. She was suspended for six months in March over alleged violation of […] The post I still serve my constituents despite Senate suspension, says Senator Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NASS to transmit constitution review report to States in December

…tells stakeholders to lobby States’ Assemblies The National Assembly at the weekend said that it would transmit the report of read more NASS to transmit constitution review report to States in December

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5 d. ago Yari Champions Arewa Unity, Youth Empowerment, Economic Revival

The former governor of Zamfara State and current senator representing Zamfara West senatorial zone in the National Assembly, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari has called on stakeholders across Northern Nigeria to embrace unity, development, and economic resilience as key pillars for transforming the region. Yari made the call over the weekend in Kaduna while chairing a […]

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5 d. ago Court Verdict: Natasha Vows To Resume Tuesday, Senate Awaits CTC

Suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District representative in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has told her jubilant supporters in a video trending on social media that she would resume her legislative activities in the Red Chamber on Tuesday this week. aHowever, the Senate said it has acknowledged the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, […]

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