10 h. ago N’Assembly Prevented Descent To Anarchy In Rivers – Senate Leader

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, noting that the lawmakers should be commended and not vilified. As a responsible and responsive parliament, Bamidele argued that an emergency “is an […]

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11 h. ago National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele on Saturday defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation read more National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

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11 h. ago Senate Leader: NASS upheld Rivers emergency to prevent anarchy

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the decision of the National Assembly (NASS) to endorse the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu was in the interest of the nation. Defending the declaration, Bamidele said, “Emergency is an extraordinary measure, […] The post Senate Leader: NASS upheld Rivers emergency to prevent anarchy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader

Tribune Online Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader The leadership of the National Assembly has justified the unanimous ratification of the state of emergency slammed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu in the heat of the festering political crisis brewing in the state. The legislature posited that both chambers ratified the proclamation in spite of public outcries against it in national interest, […] Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Ojudu Tasks Tinubu On Addressing Nigerians’ Plight, Hails President At 73

Former presidential aide, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to look inward and assemble a team reflecting the nation’s diversity to address the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians. Ojudu, a one-time ally of the president, stated this in his message on Saturday from Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, to celebrate the 73rd birthday […]

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19 h. ago Kaduna Central Senator Cautions Against Reprisal Over Edo Killings

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman has cautioned against reprisal while strongly condemning the unwarranted killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Senator Usman called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct a […]

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21 h. ago Kaduna lawmaker condemns Edo travellers’ killing, demands justice  

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman, has strongly condemned the killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Feeling distraught by the gruesome incident, the lawmaker called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct Read More

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26 h. ago Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi

Tribune Online Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Philippines and senior citizen, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO, speaks on a number of national issues. The National Assembly of Nigeria has been in the news lately for not too pleasant reasons. How do these pieces of news come to you? It is shocking, it is […] Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Chris Anyanwu sues Ohakim, Vintage Press over alleged defamation

…Demands over N550m damages Senior journalist, publisher, author, and politician, Senator Chris Anyanwu, who represented Imo East senatorial district in the National Assembly from 2007 to 2015, has dragged a former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, to the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, over an alleged defamation of her character. Anyanwu, who is […] The post Chris Anyanwu sues Ohakim, Vintage Press over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Senate confirms Orji Kalu’s brother as N’Assembly commission member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the second nominee from the South-East, Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission. Kalu, a former two-term House of Representatives member, is the younger brother of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. He joined 11 others who were cleared last week. Kalu’s Read More

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53 h. ago Senate upholds confirmation of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as NASC member

The senate has upheld the appointment of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) alongside 11 other members. The upper chamber had earlier deferred the confirmation of Kalu, the first nominee from the South East following a petition against him. At the plenary yesterday, the senate unanimously resolved to […] The post Senate upholds confirmation of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as NASC member appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago BREAKING: Senate upholds Nnanna Uzor Kalu’s nomination as NASS Service Commission member

The Senate has upheld the appointment of Hon. Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) alongside 11 members. The upper chamber had earlier deferred the confirmation of Kalu, the first nominee from the South-East, following a petition against him. At the plenary on Thursday, the Senate unanimously resolved to […] The post BREAKING: Senate upholds Nnanna Uzor Kalu’s nomination as NASS Service Commission member appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Anyaoku, Yakasai, others to meet National Assembly over new constitution

The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians advocating for a new people-driven Constitution, is set to meet with the leadership read more Anyaoku, Yakasai, others to meet National Assembly over new constitution

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3 d. ago Natasha’s absence stalls police probe into KGB infiltration petition

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force’s investigation into an alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti) has encountered a setback. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, had filed a petition on March 5 requesting an investigation into claims by her colleague, Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West, that […] The post Natasha’s absence stalls police probe into KGB infiltration petition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago New constitution: Anyaoku, Yakasai, Osoba to meet N’Assembly

In continuation of its quest for a new people’s democratic Nigerian Constitution, The Patriots led by former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku are to meet the leadership of the National Assembly in April. The scheduled meeting with both the Senate and the House of Representatives comes as a follow-up to an August 9, Read More

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3 d. ago Rivers’ crisis is all about protection of interests, not the populace

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Dr. Farah Dagogo was a former governorship aspirant in the 2023 Rivers State election. He was at different times member of the National Assembly (House of Representatives) and State House of Assembly. He is currently an undergraduate law student. In this interview, he gives a breakdown of the recent Supreme […] The post Rivers’ crisis is all about protection of interests, not the populace -Farah Dagogo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Recall: Natasha In Senate, An Error We’re Set To Correct, Petitioners Insist

Kogi Central constituents have unanimously thrown their weight behind the ongoing recall process for the suspended Senator representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying no amount of falsehood and propaganda can derail the process. The constituents noted that it had become clear that Natasha being in the Senate was an error, […]

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3 d. ago Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry

‘I was not invited,’ says lawmaker By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force’s investigation into an alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia’s KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti) has encountered a setback, with questions arising over the next steps in the case. Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, had filed a petition on 5 […] The post Police probe stalls as Senator Natasha misses KGB infiltration inquiry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged KGB infiltration: Police in dilemma as Senator Natasha abandons petition

Tribune Online Alleged KGB infiltration: Police in dilemma as Senator Natasha abandons petition The Nigeria Police Force appears to be in a quandary over its investigation into the alleged infiltration of the National Assembly by Russia's KGB (Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti), the former Soviet security agency. Alleged KGB infiltration: Police in dilemma as Senator Natasha abandons petition Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Chaos In National Assembly As Security Agents ‘Assault’ Journalists

Pandemonium broke out at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday after some overzealous security agents allegedly barred journalists from accessing the legislative building. Consequently, scores of accredited journalists were left stranded, trying to understand what was happening. The Sergeant-at-Arms personnel and Police officers on duty retorted that they were acting on “orders from above” to […]

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