2 d. ago Lawmakers Must Serve Nigerians, Not Seek Political Theatre – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on lawmakers to embrace accountability, discipline, and purposeful governance. He made the remarks during the resumption of Senate plenary on Tuesday, following a 10-week recess. Addressing his colleagues, Akpabio said, “To the citizens of Nigeria, we hear you. You asked us not for excuses, but for results. We […] The post Lawmakers Must Serve Nigerians, Not Seek Political Theatre – Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary

The Speaker also said that the Reserved Seats Bill for Women and the State Police Bill, will be given priority in the coming legislative sessions. The post Speaker Abbas Reaffirms Commitment To Electoral Reforms As House Resumes Plenary appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago My Return To Senate A Testament To People’s Resilience, Says Senator Natasha

  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has described her return to the Senate as a symbol of the resilience and courage of her constituents and Nigerians at large in the face of political intimidation. In a statement made available to LEADERSHIP after Tuesday’s plenary—which marked her official resumption following a six-month suspension—the lawmaker said […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu Declines Assent To 2 Bills Over Fiscal, Policy Concerns

President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two Bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing provisions he described as inconsistent with federal policy, fiscally risky, and potentially harmful to good governance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s objection letters to lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary session as the Senate resumed from its annual recess. […]

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3 d. ago UPDATED: Natasha Attends First Senate Plenary After Suspension

The plenary, presided over the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, witnessed a significant turnout of senators, signaling a full return to legislative activities. The post UPDATED: Natasha Attends First Senate Plenary After Suspension appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago ‘We’ll Remain Accountable And Responsive’, Akpabio Says As Senate Resumes Plenary

He underscored the importance of maintaining order within the legislature, warning against actions that could undermine democratic institutions. The post ‘We’ll Remain Accountable And Responsive’, Akpabio Says As Senate Resumes Plenary appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago National Assembly Management Warns Staff Against Protest As Plenary Resumes Tuesday

The management of the National Assembly has cautioned aggrieved parliamentary workers against carrying out their planned protest and picketing of the complex as lawmakers resume plenary on Tuesday. The warning followed threats by some members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria to embark on industrial action over alleged unresolved welfare and constitutional issues affecting […]

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5 d. ago Rivers: Wike, Fubara, other political actors unite in Port Harcourt

Tribune Online Rivers: Wike, Fubara, other political actors unite in Port Harcourt "Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Chairman of the Rivers State Elders Council, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other leaders in... Rivers: Wike, Fubara, other political actors unite in Port Harcourt Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Atiku slams Tinubu’s govt, accuses him of weaponising institutions

Tribune Online Atiku slams Tinubu’s govt, accuses him of weaponising institutions Specifically, Atiku pointed to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as examples of this alleged strategy. Atiku slams Tinubu’s govt, accuses him of weaponising institutions Tribune Online

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2 w. ago National Assembly Resumption Delayed Over Budget Concerns, Independence Celebrations

Concerns over an imminent showdown over constituency projects and the October 1 Independence celebration have been identified as reasons for the last-minute postponement of federal lawmakers’ resumption after a two-month vacation. Barely hours before their scheduled resumption yesterday, the National Assembly leadership officially postponed a return to plenary sessions, previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, […]

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2 w. ago National Assembly Postpones Resumption Of Plenary To October 7

The National Assembly has postponed its resumption of plenary sessions, previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The new resumption date was contained in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Barr. Kamoru Ogunlana, on behalf of the Senate President and […]

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2 w. ago Rivers NASS Caucus commends Tinubu over lifting of emergency rule

Tribune Online Rivers NASS Caucus commends Tinubu over lifting of emergency rule Members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly on Monday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for lifting the Rivers NASS Caucus commends Tinubu over lifting of emergency rule Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ondo Workers Write Aiyedatiwa, Demand N256K New Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ondo State Council, has written to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to formally demand an immediate upward review of the minimum wage for the State workers to the sum of N256,950.00k. The Ondo State government currently pays N73,000 as minimum wage, which the labour unions said can no longer meet the workers’ […]

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3 w. ago Striking Resident Doctors’ Demands Under Review – Wike Assures

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that the grievances of striking resident doctors in the territory are being addressed. He noted that the matter is being handled through due process to ensure a lasting resolution. Wike gave the assurance on Thursday,  during the inauguration of a road project in Abuja, […] The post Striking Resident Doctors’ Demands Under Review – Wike Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers: Fubara Not Seen In Public, Assembly Resolves To Probe Ibas

Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened yesterday with a vow to probe the budget and expenditures of the former sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibik-Ete Ibas (Rtd), as the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara’s whereabouts are unknown 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the state of emergency declaration. Earlier in the day, thousands of supporters […]

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3 w. ago Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately The development comes a day after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State... Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers Assembly Demands List Of New Commissioners, New Budget, From Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened on Thursday with a demand on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit a list of his commissioner-nominees. Also, the House, during its first plenary after the six-month emergency rule, asked the governor to immediately begin the process of putting together an Appropriation Bill for the remaining part of the […]

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3 w. ago Rivers assembly resumes plenary, demands review of emergency spending

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Thursday, resumed plenary following the expiration of the emergency rule declared in the read more Rivers assembly resumes plenary, demands review of emergency spending

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers The President urged governors and state assemblies across the country to prioritise peace, order, and good governance... BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Fubara, Lawmakers Should Work Together For Rivers’ Good — Elders Council

The Rivers Elders Council has called on Siminalayi Fubara and the members of Rivers State House of Assembly to work together without any form of distractions as they resume office on Thursday following the end of the emergency rule declared on the state. The elders, who noted that the parties concerned must have learned a […]

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