6 h. ago Critical Minerals: African Ministers To Hold Second Conference In New York

Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its Second High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa on 22nd September, 2025 in Manhattan, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as event chair, will convene the roundtable alongside Dr Oladele Henry Alake, chairman […]

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11 h. ago Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops

By Bennett C. Nwanguma As someone who was involved in the advocacy for the passage of the Nigerian Biosafety Bill by the 7th and 8th National Assemblies, before it was finally signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan in April 2015, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to contribute to the on-going discussion about […] The post Nigeria and the exaggerated fear of Genetically Modified (GM) crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago ‘Claim Of N3m Bribe For Bill, Motion, Petition Presentations Baseless, Irresponsible’, Reps Tackle Jigawa Lawmaker

The House of Representatives has described as baseless and highly irresponsible, claims by the member representing Hadejia, Auyo, Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House, Ibrahim Usman Auyo, that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before accepting to present motions, bills, or petitions on behalf of Nigerians during plenary […]

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20 h. ago National Assembly Members ‘Receive Money’ To Sponsor Motions, Bills, Petitions

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, representing Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, has alleged that federal lawmakers undertake sponsorship of Motions and Bills in the House as ‘contract jobs’. The lawmaker specifically claimed that his colleagues get between ₦1million and ₦3million to agree to sponsor […]

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33 h. ago APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias

Abasi People Foundation (APF) has issued a stern call to the leadership of the National Assembly to withdraw a bill seeking to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers with permanent co-chairmanship granted to the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife. In a letter addressed to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of […] The post APF rejects planned National Council of Traditional Rulers Bill, alleges ethnic bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of sudden deaths

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Nigerian doctors in diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practising medical personnel to tackle rising ailments and the “slump and die” epidemic across the country. The doctors, drawn from the […] The post Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of sudden deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of deaths

seek emergency intervention, funding From Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Nigerian Doctors in diaspora have called on the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently set aside special contingency funds for citizens with chronic conditions and practising medical personnel to tackle rising ailments and the “Slump and Die” epidemic across the country. The […] The post Nigerian doctors in diaspora write NASS, Tinubu over rising wave of deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September as New Zealand signals it may follow

Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month, joining a growing list of read more Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September as New Zealand signals it may follow

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4 d. ago Okuama Killings: 8 Urhobo Leaders Still ln Military Detention – Senator

The senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS), Senator Ede Dafinone, has alleged the continued detention of the Ewu-Okuama leaders by the military authorities, one year after they were held over the killing of 17 soldiers. He said the most pathetic situation was the death of one of the detainees in […]

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4 d. ago 56th birthday: Senator Adeola distributes 102 transformers to 435 CDAs in Ogun

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta As parts of the activities to commemorate of his 56th birthday, the senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has distributed no fewer than 102 power transformers to 435 Community Development Associations (CDAs) across Ogun State. The senator, in a statement by his Media Adviser, […] The post 56th birthday: Senator Adeola distributes 102 transformers to 435 CDAs in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Mbah’s performance has vindicated our defection – Rep Obetta

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Member representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South federal constituency in the 10th National Assembly, Chidi Mark Obetta said his defection from Labour Party to ruling party in Enugu State has been vindicated by Governor Peter Mba’s performance. Speaking during an interface between the state governor and leaders of political parties in Enugu North Senatorial […] The post Mbah’s performance has vindicated our defection – Rep Obetta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Factors we’II consider before approving requests for state creation — Senate

Tribune Online Factors we’II consider before approving requests for state creation — Senate The Senate has stated that the National Assembly will consider all necessary and important factors before recommending and approving any requests for state creation across the country. Factors we’II consider before approving requests for state creation — Senate Tribune Online

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5 d. ago 2027: What APC must do to avoid defeat – Sen Yahaya Abdullahi

Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi is a seasoned lawmaker and respected academic who currently represents Kebbi North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. An Associate Professor of Development Economics at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the immediate past Senate Majority Leader, he has been a key player in Nigerian politics, serving under both the People’s […] The post 2027: What APC must do to avoid defeat – Sen Yahaya Abdullahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago INEC Backs Inmates Voting Rights, Seeks National Assembly’s Backing

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling eligible inmates to vote in Nigerian elections. It also called on the National Assembly to provide a clear legal framework to support the implementation of inmate voting rights. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Friday during a meeting with Correctional Service […] The post INEC Backs Inmates Voting Rights, Seeks National Assembly’s Backing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Delay in immunisation funding worsening child mortality – Magaji

Tribune Online Delay in immunisation funding worsening child mortality – Magaji The Chairman of the House Representative Committee on Health Institutions, Hon. Amos Magaji, has expressed concern over the delay in releasing funds for immunisation in Nigeria. Magaji, while interacting with the Nigerian Tribune at his National Assembly complex office, noted that the country is facing a critical situation where children are dying due to preventable […] Delay in immunisation funding worsening child mortality – Magaji Tribune Online

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9 d. ago No room for coalition forces in ADC — Abejide, National leader

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The National leader of  the African Democratic Congress and the only elected National Assembly member in the party, Hon Leke Abejide has said those who are planning to use the party for  coalition in the 2027 general elections are day dreamers and selfish politicians who have no better plans for the […] The post No room for coalition forces in ADC — Abejide, National leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FCC seeks NASS support for fair governance, stronger oversight

Tribune Online FCC seeks NASS support for fair governance, stronger oversight Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, on Tuesday called for stronger collaboration with the National Assembly to fully realize the principles of equity, inclusiveness, and fairness in the distribution of public offices and socio-economic opportunities across Nigeria. FCC seeks NASS support for fair governance, stronger oversight Tribune Online

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1 week ago NASS mulls law reform for enforcement of Supreme Court’s LG autonomy ruling

…moves to abolish States’ joint accounts with LGs Nigeria’s National Assembly is pushing a major constitutional reform to give the read more NASS mulls law reform for enforcement of Supreme Court’s LG autonomy ruling

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1 week ago Tinubu, Akpabio Preach Peace At Wadada Turbaning In Nasarawa

President Bola Tinubu and Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, have asked traditional rulers to use their positions to spread the messages of love and brotherhood in the country. In their separate interventions during the turbaning of the senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, at the palace of the Emir […]

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1 week ago Taraba House member dumps APC, cites injustice, party politics

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo A former member of the House of Representatives for Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Hon. Shiddi Danjuma Usman, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing loss of confidence in the party’s internal democracy and deviation from its founding ideals. Shiddi, who represented the constituency in the 8th and 9th National Assembly, […] The post Taraba House member dumps APC, cites injustice, party politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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