11 h. ago Agbakoba Demands Retraction Of Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio

Renowned senior lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has written a second letter to the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a retraction of what he described as her “clearly false and unsubstantiated” sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. […]

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15 h. ago ‘Many Lawmakers End Up Poorer After Joining National Assembly’, Says Ex

A former Senator, who represented Kebbi South senatorial district in the National Assembly, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has made a startling revelation about the financial realities facing many members of the National Assembly, stating that several lawmakers who ventured into politics with hopes of amassing wealth ended up poorer after their tenure in ths Parliament. LEADERSHIP […]

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40 h. ago INEC Chairman Calls For Electoral Reforms Ahead 2027 Elections

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for continuous reform of the electoral legal framework ahead of future elections. Prof. Yakubu made call the during his opening remarks at a two-day retreat between the Commission and members of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters in Lagos […]

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47 h. ago Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly

By Adesuwa Tsan The recent wave of defections by prominent opposition figures including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s dramatic switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. But perhaps more significantly, it is creating a dangerous silence within the National Assembly, where a robust opposition […] The post Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun

…distributes laptops to 700 secondary pupils, mulls establishment of special ICT Centre Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, on Sunday, gave scholarship and bursary awards to 3,881 students of tertiary institutions across the state. The senator, otherwise known as Yayi, also distributed laptop computers to 700 secondary […] The post Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago The Senate of uncommon holidays: When rest becomes a calling

Covering the National Assembly over the years, I’ve learned to expect a few constants: grandstanding, committee summons, and the occasional read more The Senate of uncommon holidays: When rest becomes a calling

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2 d. ago “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus

Some members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. They also called on those aspiring for presidential post in the next general election to shelve their ambitions. The group noted that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda remains the surest path to […] The post “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Despite a N38 billion renovation project, the National Assembly’s White House, housing the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, continues to face concerns over persistent roof leaks. Heavy rainfall on Friday, April 25, exposed flooding in the chambers, raising fresh questions about the quality and value of the renovation work completed […] The post N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, has credited President Bola Tinubu with preventing Nigeria’s economic collapse through the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira. Adeola, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, claimed that the previous administration borrowed heavily to fund subsidies and […] The post Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs

…empowers 4,000 constituents in Imeko-Afon LGA Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, has restated his calls against the killing of residents of communities bordering the Republic of Benin by the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service. The senator, who bemoaned […] The post Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Oluwole Oke Resigns From PDP After Six Terms In National Assembly

In what marks the end of a long-standing affiliation with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Oluwole Oke has officially tendered his resignation from the party. Oke, a six-term member of the House of Representatives, represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State and currently chairs the House Committee on Public Accounts. The lawmaker announced his […] The post Oluwole Oke Resigns From PDP After Six Terms In National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Federal Lawmakers Call For Amendment To Increase Panelists In Code Of Conduct Tribunal

Concerns over the increasing number of unresolved ethical cases involving public officials have triggered fresh demands for the reform of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), as stakeholders in Jos on Wednesday called on the National Assembly to amend its establishing Act. The recommendation centers on expanding the number of panelists, as the current number […] The post Federal Lawmakers Call For Amendment To Increase Panelists In Code Of Conduct Tribunal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has hit back at the fiery cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over his recent comments it deemed as sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary against the National Assembly. Bakare, in a fiery state of the nation address delivered on Easter Sunday at The Citadel Global Community Church, […] The post Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rebuked Pastor Tunde Bakare, an outspoken cleric and former presidential aspirant, for comments it labelled “sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary” against the National Assembly. Bakare’s criticisms, delivered during an Easter Sunday address at The Citadel Global Community Church in Lagos, targeted the Senate’s handling of Senator […] The post UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare

The Senate has tackled Pastor Tunde Bakare over his comments on the National Assembly’s role in the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers and the suspension of Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bakare, while speaking on Sunday, had also criticised the National Assembly’s ratification of the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Tinubu. […] The post Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Pastor Bakare Lacks Knowledge Of NASS Responsibility — Senate

The Senate has responded to recent remarks by Pastor Tunde Bakare, describing his comments on the National Assembly as misleading, politically motivated, and indicative of a poor understanding of the legislature’s constitutional responsibilities. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, said the Senate […]

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8 d. ago We’re Working With NASS To Enable Diaspora Voting – APC Chairman

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that the ruling party is working with National Assembly to ensure that Nigerians in the diaspora vote during general elections. Speaking during the unveiling of a new executive committee for the France chapter of the party in Paris on Monday, Ganduje disclosed that APC would […] The post We’re Working With NASS To Enable Diaspora Voting – APC Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Bamidele Urges Leaders To Emulate Christ, Shun Divisive Politics

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, on Sunday, joined Christians worldwide in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He urged leaders to shun divisive agendas and narratives that could further complicate the country’s challenges. He disclosed that the National Assembly is developing legal frameworks for creating state police to address […]

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9 d. ago National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader

….Urges leaders to shun divisive politics in Easter message From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the National Assembly is working on a legal framework to establish state police as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Bamidele made this disclosure in his Easter […] The post National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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