7 h. ago South Africa Flags Possible Coup Threat As Gov’t Assures Citizens Of Ongoing Surveillance

South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has confirmed that the threat of a possible coup d’état has been formally listed among the country’s key national risks in its National Security Strategy for 2024–2028. Speaking to journalists at Parliament after the budget vote debate in the National Assembly, Ntshavheni stressed that […]

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28 h. ago N758bn pension liabilities: Police retirees task NASS on swift approval

Tribune Online N758bn pension liabilities: Police retirees task NASS on swift approval However, the association stressed that approving the N758bn pension liabilities currently pending before the National Assembly would N758bn pension liabilities: Police retirees task NASS on swift approval Tribune Online

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29 h. ago No mandate for reinstatement, National Assembly tells Natasha Akpoti

The National Assembly has clarified that the recent judgment of the Federal High Court does not mandate the Senate to read more No mandate for reinstatement, National Assembly tells Natasha Akpoti

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45 h. ago Review TETfund Act to accommodate private universities, NASS urged

Tribune Online Review TETfund Act to accommodate private universities, NASS urged The outgoing Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Professor Noah Yusuf, has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to review the Act establishing Review TETfund Act to accommodate private universities, NASS urged Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Upgrading FSS Oyo to varsity will influence development – NIS Chairman 

Tribune Online Upgrading FSS Oyo to varsity will influence development – NIS Chairman  . . . appeals to the Presidency, Senate for approval The Chairman,  Nigerian Institution of  Surveyors (NIS),  Oyo State Branch, Surv.(ALH) Waheed  Abiodun  Lamidi has said that the readiness of the Federal Government, through the National  Assembly, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC)  to upgrade the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo,  to a degree-awarding […] Upgrading FSS Oyo to varsity will influence development – NIS Chairman  Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Buhari: Don’t Speak Ill Of The Dead, Shehu Sani Cautions Nigerians

Following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Sunday, the former Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has cautioned Nigerians to refrain from speaking ill of the dead, reminding the public of the shared human destiny of mortality and the uncertainty of life’s end. Senator Sani’s […]

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52 h. ago Sen Natasha, Supporters Absent As Ogbeha Unveils ADC In Kogi

  The Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and her supporters were conspicuously absent as Senator Tunde Ogbeha, on Monday, unveiled the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for coalition of opposition parties in Kogi State. It was not immediately clear why the Kogi Central Senator and her supporters […]

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57 h. ago ‘Women’s Reserved Seat Bill Will Strengthen Nigeria’s Democracy’

Women professionals, politicians and activists have called for the advancement of women’s participation in the country. They said the Women’s Seat Reserve Bill before the National Assembly (NASS) will boost their participation in politics and strengthen the nation’s democracy. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, a lawyer, academic and civil rights activist, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, said […]

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59 h. ago National Assembly suspends plenary in honour of late President Buhari

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The National Assembly has announced that there will be no plenary session this week following the suspension of all legislative activities until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to mourn the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. An announcement by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., explained that the move […] The post National Assembly suspends plenary in honour of late President Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Constituents hail Ondo senator for facilitating establishment of ICT university

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure   The senator representing Ondo North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Olajide Ipinsagba has been lauded for his contributions to the development of the district in the last two years, especially with the approval for the establishment of the Information Communications Technology (ICT) university in Ikare Akoko, which he […] The post Constituents hail Ondo senator for facilitating establishment of ICT university appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ondo Senator facilitates establishment of ICT varsity in Ikare Akoko

Tribune Online Ondo Senator facilitates establishment of ICT varsity in Ikare Akoko The lawmaker representing Ondo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Olajide Ipinsagba, has facilitated the establishment of the Information Communications Technology (ICT) University in Ikare Akoko. Ondo Senator facilitates establishment of ICT varsity in Ikare Akoko Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question

Tribune Online Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question State houses of Assembly are expected to receive reports of the ongoing process by the Senate and the House of Representatives Joint Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) by December this year. KUNLE ODEREMI writes on pertinent issues that have played out so far and the clamour for  a popular constitutional […] Constitutional amendment, state creation and the National Question Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity

Tribune Online Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity “As a Senator in the 9th National Assembly, I personally sponsored several constitutional and legislative bills aimed at establishing the State Police Force... Constitution review: Gov Sani calls for state police, fiscal federalism, gender equity Tribune Online

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4 d. ago FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Announces Defection From LP To ADC

Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial district in the National Assembly, has announced her defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), setting the stage for her political plans ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Kingibe described the move as “deliberate […]

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4 d. ago Senator Ireti Kingibe Quits Labour Party, Aligns With ADC Coalition

Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has formally resigned from the Labour Party (LP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Her defection, confirmed on Saturday, signals a significant political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, as opposition figures begin to reposition to challenge the […] The post Senator Ireti Kingibe Quits Labour Party, Aligns With ADC Coalition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Natasha resumes July 15 as legal team hands over court verdict to Senate

By Sunday Ani   Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, will on Tuesday, July 15, resume her legislative duties after over four months of suspension. This followed the action of her legal team, which has the leadership of the National Assembly, with a certified true copy of the Federal High Court judgment mandating her immediate […] The post Natasha resumes July 15 as legal team hands over court verdict to Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Unexplained Wealth Bill: Fighting Corruption Or Missing The Point?

Last week, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede made another passionate appeal to the National Assembly to pass the unexplained wealth bill. For over a year now, he has been begging our lawmakers to criminalise unexplained wealth, and frankly, I don’t blame him. I am 100 percent in support of the bill. We have too many overnight […]

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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