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DSS failed to inform NASS of Pantami’s extremist views during ministerial screening – Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2021 0

Yusuf Gagdi, a member of the House of Representatives, claims that the Department of State Services failed to submit a report to the National Assembly about the embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami’s past extremist views, during his ministerial screening

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NASS, PASAN agree in full implementation of minimum wage

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja Resolving to find lasting solutions to agitation for a new minimum wage by parliamentary workers, a truce was reached yesterday between the management of the National Assembly and the workers. To that effect, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on the full implementation of the new minimum wage and the revised […]

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NASS pledges speedy passage of PIB for rapid economic development

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2021 0

The Joint committees of the two chambers of the National Assembly (NASS) on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), have assured of a speedy passage of the bill. The joint committee made the assurance during a visit they made to the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) on Monday, February 22, in Kaduna. During the tour, […]

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NASS shifts resumption to February 9 for APC membership registration

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja Resumption of Senators and House of Representatives members back to respective chambers has been postponed to Tuesday, February 9. The shift in resumption date is at the instance of the registration and revalidation exercise of membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Federal legislators who vacated on December 18 last […]

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We’re in debt, reject non-viable loan requests — Atiku urges NASS

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2020 0

Atiku Abubakar has asked the national assembly, not to approval fresh loan requests for “projects that are not viable”, DAILY TIMES gathered. He made this known in a letter he sent to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, urging the lawmakers to stop approving loans that will not generate any form of income for the country. […]

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Constitution Amendment: Power devolution, LG autonomy, electoral reform, state creation top agenda

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana Burning national issues of power devolution, local government autonomy, reformation of the electoral process, and state creation have been listed in the 13 point agenda proposed by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, according to Daily Times findings. To commence the process of further alteration to the […]

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N125bn budget not enough for NASS – Commission Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana The Federal Government has been called upon to increase budgetary allocation to the National Assembly as the current appropriation of N125bn is grossly inadequate, Daily Times gathered. The Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while playing host to […]

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NASS accuse Govt officials of signing loan agreements on empty pages

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2020 0

Members of the Federal House of Representatives have alleged that government officials sign empty pages of loan agreements. Chairman of the house committee on treaties, protocols and agreements, Hon. Nicholas Ossai said this while leading the investigative hearing on external loans and commercial agreements in Abuja on Monday. Hon Ossai alleged that government agencies

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NASS to grill Amaechi over Government loans

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

The House of Representatives will on Monday conduct a hearing to investigate ministers and other functionaries of the Federal Government over Nigeria’s external borrowings, particularly from China. The House Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements had summoned the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed; Minister of Communications and

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NASS working to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-graft laws — Ovie Omo-Agege

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2020 0

Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, says the National Assembly is working on strengthening the country’s anti-graft laws, Daily Times gathered. Yomi Odunuga, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Friday said that Omo-Agege made the disclosure in Abuja, while receiving representatives of Good Leadership Advocacy for Africa (GLAFA).

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Lawyer petitions Buhari, NASS leadership, seeks stoppage of payment of N15 bn to contractors by NDDC

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2020 0

A legal practitioner, Mr. Godwin Ojeh, has lamented what he called corruption of self-enrichment in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), calling on President Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila to stop the payment of N15 billion to contractors. The lawyer […]

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Activist warns against non- implementation of condition of service for NASS staff

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

A human right activist, Victor Egwim has warned that any attempt to scuttle the implementation of the revised National Assembly condition of service is a rape of democracy. Egwim, who spoke through a statement made available to our reporter, stated that the move by the faceless group calling for its suspension is not only undemocratic, […]

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Just in: Protesters in NASS ask Senate President to declare Orji Kalu’s seat vacant

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2020 0

Protester, under the aegis of Concerned Citizens of Abia North, Abia State Tuesday stormed the National Assembly, calling on the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, to as a matter of urgency, declare vacant, the seat of the Senate Majority Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, All Progressives Congress, APC, Abia North. read also: Delta […]

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COVID-19: NASS leadership meets Buhari, advocates Fund Mgt c’ttee for donations

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2020 0

The National Assembly on Tuesday advocated for the establishment of Fund Committee to manage donations from individuals and organisations in support of the ongoing crusade against COVID-19 pandemic in the country. READ ALSO: Breaking: Nigeria confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases, total infections now 373 The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, made the call at the end […]

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Prepare framework to prepare Nigeria for future pandemic, SGF tells NASS

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

Abuja – The leadership of the National Assembly has commended the competence of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila […]

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NASS replies Presidency over comments on COVID-19 palliative disbursement fund

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

Abuja – Controversy over Federal Government’s disbursement of palliative to cushion effect of the Covid -19 pandemic rages on as the leadership of the National Assembly fired back at the Presidency over attacks on observations made in the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme ( NSIP) two days ago . Both the Senate President […]

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COVID-19: FG’s $6.9bn borrowing plan delusory, says Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

.Knocks NASS members for taking delivery of luxury cars while nation goes borrowing .Seeks unconditional repatriation of remaining Abacha loot from Western world The Federal Government has been cautioned that this is not the right time to set in motion plans to take a total $6.9 billion fresh monetary assistance from international financial institutions. READ […]

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Probe oil subsidy under Buhari, PDP charges NASS

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a forensic investigation by the National Assembly into oil subsidy regime under the present Buhari administration. The party’s demand was premised on allegation that the fuel subsidy regime under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration is a monumental fraud, a huge and

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#Coronavirus: NASS leadership faults FG’s palliative scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2020 0

.Says poorest Nigerians not captured in intervention programme .Lawan, Gbajabiamila want palliative scheme backed by law The leadership of the National Assembly has faulted the way the Social Investment Programme (SIP) of the Federal Government is being implemented, just as the leadership picked holes in the palliatives distribution methods and called for an enabling

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NASS FCT C’ttees laud FCTA effort in combating COVID-19, pledges legislative support

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2020 0

The leadership of the three FCT Committees in the National Assembly have commended the FCT Administration for its effective handling of issues relating to the COVID 19 pandemic in the Territory. The FCTA received the commendation during a meeting held during the weekend between the leadership of the committees and the FCT Administration in which […]