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Tag: National Assembly

Reps Wants Nigerians Educated on the Cyber Crimes Levy
16May By adminNo Comments
Finance, Legislature, News, Nigeria, Security

Reps Wants Nigerians Educated on the Cyber Crimes Levy

In a recent session, the House of Representatives took steps to address what it termed misconceptions surrounding the Cyber Crimes Act to ensure its effective implementation. The directive, aimed at the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), stressed the importance of public awareness and correct execution of the law. The motion, presented by the House Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, along with seven others, highlighted concerns regarding the Cybercrimes (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024. The House emphasized the need to rectify misinterpretations of the law and dispel any erroneous perceptions of its enforcement. During the session, Chinda referenced a previous motion on May 9, 2024, which focused on the ...
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National Assembly Salaries Can’t Meet Constituents’ Demands – Akpabio
1Aug By adminNo Comments
Legislature, News, Nigeria

National Assembly Salaries Can’t Meet Constituents’ Demands – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, expressed concerns about the inadequacy of salaries received by members of the National Assembly, stating that they are not enough to cater to the demands from their constituents. Akpabio made this statement during a debate on a motion sponsored by Abdulraman Kawu Suleiman, a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) representing Kano South. The motion focused on the impending strike planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the need to avert it. Akpabio acknowledged the enormous hardships brought about by the removal of petroleum subsidy, but urged the people to exercise patience with the government as steps are being taken to alleviate their suffering. He emphasized that lawmakers' earnings are meager compared to the volu...
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Tinubu’s Ministerial List Finally Presented to the Senate
27Jul By adminNo Comments
Legislature, News, Nigeria

Tinubu’s Ministerial List Finally Presented to the Senate

After much anticipation, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, finally presented the ministerial list of former President Bola Tinubu before the Senate on Thursday. Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, arrived at the Senate Chambers and presented the list to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at precisely 01:19 pm. Akpabio informed the senators that the list was dated July 27, 2023, and titled "Request For Confirmation Of Ministerial-Nominees." He further disclosed that additional nominations would be sent to the Senate in due course. Subsequently, Akpabio proceeded to read the ministerial list, which included a total of 28 nominees. Tinubu's nominations have been the subject of public interest, and the first set of names r...
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Why I Lost the Senate Presidency – Yari
16Jun By adminNo Comments
Elections, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Why I Lost the Senate Presidency – Yari

In a surprising turn of events, former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has come forward to accuse fellow senators of betraying him in the race for the Senate Presidency seat. The All Progressives Congress (APC), Yari's political party, had initially chosen Godswill Akpabio from Akwa Ibom as their preferred candidate for the prestigious position. During the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday, Godswill Akpabio emerged victorious and was sworn in as the Senate President. Akpabio secured an impressive 63 votes, while Yari, unfortunately, fell short with only 46 votes. Expressing his disappointment, Yari revealed that he had high hopes of securing at least 61 out of the total 109 votes, which would have secured his victory as the Senate President. The f...
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National Assembly: Leadership Tussle Takes an Interesting Turn
3Jun By adminNo Comments
Legislature, News, Nigeria

National Assembly: Leadership Tussle Takes an Interesting Turn

The leadership tussle in the National Assembly is about to take an interesting dimension following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the duo of Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the Presidential Villa on Thursday. The meeting was held to find an amicable solution to the issue of the zoning arrangement of the principal offices in the two chambers of the federal parliament, which was already creating tension among the lawmakers. President Tinubu gave a definite assignment to Lawan and Gbajabiamila to ensure that double nomination was avoided in both chambers on June 13. However, the presiding officers told the President that there was no way a zoning arrangement which excludes the North Central and gave two slots ...
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Buhari Won’t Sign Electoral Bill If Amended For Selfish Reasons – Malami 
8Feb By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Judiciary, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Buhari Won’t Sign Electoral Bill If Amended For Selfish Reasons – Malami 

The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has hinted that President Muhammadu Buhari may withhold assent from the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill if it is considered to have proposals based on personal interests. According to the minister, the bill, which the National Assembly transmitted to the Presidency the second time on Monday last week, just got to him on Monday for legal advice. Malami made this known while appearing on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television which our correspondents monitored on Monday. Buhari had withheld assent to the first version of the bill last year after consulting the Malami and the Independent National Electoral Commission, among others, on the bill. When asked if h...
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BREAKING: Senate postpones Meeting with Service Chiefs, IGP to Thursday
4May By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

BREAKING: Senate postpones Meeting with Service Chiefs, IGP to Thursday

The Senate on Tuesday shifted its proposed meeting with Service Chiefs, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Inspector General of Police to Thursday. Senate President Ahmad Lawan disclosed this at plenary. Lawan said the security chiefs, who are supposed to brief the Senate, are still engaged at the National Security Council meeting which may extend till Wednesday. He said: “The briefing will be very crucial, for us to be properly informed and properly guided. “The only item on the Order Paper on Thursday will be the briefing.” The Senate last Tuesday, after an exhaustive debate, resolved to invite the heads of the nation’s Armed Forces and other security agencies over the deteriorating security situation in the country. It had also resol...
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#EndSARS: Senate President Asks Youths to End Protests
15Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Human Rights, Justice, Legislature, News, Nigeria, Youths

#EndSARS: Senate President Asks Youths to End Protests

  The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Thursday, advised the youths engaging in anti-SARS protests to put an  end to their agitations on the streets. He said ending the protests would enable the President Muhammadu Buhari to work on the implementation of their five-point agenda. Lawan also enjoined the President to expedite actions on the reform for peace to reign. Lawan said, “Nigerians have the right to a peaceful demonstration when they feel very strongly about issues. “They can do so to call the attention of the leaders of this country for the appropriate actions to be taken. “The government has responded, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad has been disbanded. “All the five demands of the protesters have been accepted. ” I believe that when protesters’ demands...
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Present 2021 Budget before September, Senate tells Buhari
22Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Economy, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Present 2021 Budget before September, Senate tells Buhari

The President of Nigeria’s Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has implored President Muhammadu Buhari to submit 2021 national budget before the end of September, 2020 to afford lawmakers ample time to deliberate on it. Lawan made this call while delegating the 2021-2023 Media Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper to the relevant committees of the Senate for necessary evaluation. The framework was submitted on Tuesday by President Buhari. He said that the September deadline would afford the National Assembly enough time to complete necessary works and pass the budget before the end of December. Lawan tasked the various committee members to duly involve al the revenue-generating committees to ensure proper job is done. Source: PunchNG
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