16 h. ago Kebbi Chief of Staff urges NASS to recognise media as fourth arm of govt

The Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor, Barrister Attahiru Maccido, has appealed to the National Assembly to enact and pass a law granting constitutional recognition to media practice as the fourth arm of government, rather than the traditional designation of “fourth estate of the realm”. Maccido made the call on Monday at the […]

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30 h. ago Taskforce To Partner National Assembly On Free Cancer Screening

The National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE), on Monday, said it will work with the leadership of the National Assembly to leverage existing laws and if necessary, enact new regulations to ensure free screening for common cancers in all public health facilities. The chairman of NTF-CCE, Prof. Isaac Adewole, stated this at a joint […]

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37 h. ago Supreme Court to review limits on US govt’s authority over asylum processing

The United States Supreme Court has stated that it would review limits on the government’s authority on the processing of asylum claims at U.S.-Mexico border

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46 h. ago PDP Convention: How Abuja meeting sealed expulsion of Wike, others

•Party leaders shut down caretaker committee option •Battle shifts to National Assembly, courts Details have emerged as to how a meeting of the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), held in Abuja late on Thursday and Friday, prepared the ground for the resolutions taken at the elective convention held on Saturday, in Ibadan, Oyo […]

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47 h. ago Sexual Harassment: Senate’s Proposed Punishment Not Stiff Enough – Foundation

A non-governmental organisation, Women and Children Education Foundation (WOMCEF) has flayed the National Assembly ‘s proposed 14-year jail punishment for lecturers found sexually harassing students, saying that it’s not stiff enough in view of the consequences on Nigeria’s education sector. The founder of WOMCEF, Mrs Glorious Amalu – Jack, said that most of the lecturers […]

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61 h. ago Kogi assembly to INEC: Restore 12 suppressed state constituencies

Kogi State House of Assembly has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore 12 suppressed state read more Kogi assembly to INEC: Restore 12 suppressed state constituencies

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68 h. ago Orji Kalu and his calculated defence of Akpabio amid Impeachment rumours

A storm of political speculation swept through the National Assembly last week when reports emerged alleging a covert plot to read more Orji Kalu and his calculated defence of Akpabio amid Impeachment rumours

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69 h. ago Kogi Assembly Urges Restoration Of Suppressed Constituencies

The Kogi State House of Assembly has called on INEC to restore 12 suppressed state constituencies in accordance with constitutional provisions, court judgments and recent resolutions of the National Assembly. The call which followed a motion moved by the member representing Kabba/Bunu State Constituency, Hon. Seyi Bello, noted that the 1999 Constitution empowers INEC under […]

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2 d. ago Centre Tasks National Assembly On Law To Criminalise Misinformation

A faith-based group, Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) Nigeria, has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to enact a legislation that criminalises the deliberate production and circulation of unverified or fabricated materials used to lobby foreign governments against the country. It argued that the growing pattern of citizens weaponising misinformation to malign their own nation […]

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3 d. ago Republic of Benin lawmakers approve extension of presidential term to seven years

The Republic of Benin’s National Assembly on Saturday approved a major constitutional amendment extending the presidential term from five to read more Republic of Benin lawmakers approve extension of presidential term to seven years

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3 d. ago Amb. Mahlangu To Lead IAWPA Delegation To United Nations Environmental Assembly In Kenya

The International Board of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), through its International Spokesman, Amb. Emmanuel Nkweke, has announced the appointment of Amb. Eugine Mahlangu as the Head of Delegation to the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, in December. The UNEA is a critical global platform […]

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3 d. ago Kogi Assembly Demands Restoration Of 12 Suppressed Constituencies By INEC

The Kogi State House of Assembly has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately restore 12 suppressed state constituencies, in accordance with constitutional provisions, court judgments and recent resolutions of the National Assembly. The call, which followed the motion moved by the lawmaker representing Kabba/Bunu State Constituency, Hon. Seyi Bello, said that […]

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4 d. ago Why Ibadan PDP convention will end in futility — Wike/Anyanwu faction

...says case may be resolved by Supreme Court The Wike/Anyanwu faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the read more Why Ibadan PDP convention will end in futility — Wike/Anyanwu faction

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5 d. ago Quantity Surveyors Demand Government Intervention In House Rents

  The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has called on the federal government and the National Assembly to provide direction for fixing house rents, particularly in major towns such as Abuja. President of the Institute, QS Kene Nzekwe, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at a press conference to commemorate the 31st NIQS […]

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6 d. ago Wike–Yerima clash: Law professor condemns obstruction, cites supreme court rulings

Sabastine Hon, a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has strongly condemned the actions of A.M Yerima, read more Wike–Yerima clash: Law professor condemns obstruction, cites supreme court rulings

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6 d. ago Telecom Operators Seek Institutional Independence, Collaboration On National Digital Bill

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Chairman. Engr. Gbenga Adebayo has urged lawmakers to ensure clarity, coherence, and regulatory harmony in the proposed law to avoid institutional conflicts and safeguard investor confidence. This was disclosed at the presentation to the Joint National Assembly Committee Hearing on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance […]

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7 d. ago Protest At N/Assembly Over Delay In Ramat’s Confirmation As NERC Chair

Some indigenes of Kano State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand the immediate screening and confirmation of Engr—Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The protesters, who arrived in several Kano Line-branded and coastal buses, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such as “Tinubu’s […]

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7 d. ago Protesters Storm National Assembly Over Stalled Confirmation Of Ramat As NERC Chair

Some indigenes of Kano State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand the immediate screening and confirmation of Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The protesters, who arrived in several Kano Line-branded and coastal buses, carried placards and banners with inscriptions such […]

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7 d. ago New Digital Economy Bill A Critical Enabler To Nigeria’s Transformation – NITDA DG

NITDA DG commended both chambers of the National Assembly for what he described as “strategic foresight” in championing a bill that has the potential to serve as the backbone of Nigeria’s digital transformation. The post New Digital Economy Bill A Critical Enabler To Nigeria’s Transformation – NITDA DG appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Donald Trump Spoke The Truth, Says Orji Uzor Kalu

Former Abia State governor and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has backed recent comments by United States President Donald Trump on Nigeria’s insecurity, saying Trump “spoke the truth.” Speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex on Monday, Kalu lamented the spate of killings across the country, noting that victims cut across religious […]

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