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How urgent national issues altered game plan on NASS leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2018 0

…Buhari seeks $2.786bn approval to finance 2018 budget deficit, declines assent to Electoral Amendment, 12 other bills …Senate sets up technical com’tee to study rejected bills . No threat to 2019 polls funds – Dogara Against prediction of showdown between the federal

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8 consensus candidates emerge in Bayelsa APC NASS primaries

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2018 0

Eight candidates for National Assembly seats have emerged from the All Progressive Congress (APC), indirect primaries conducted in the different wards of the constituencies in the Bayelsa state. Most of the aspirants had a common understanding which resulted to harmonizing before the election proper. In Bayelsa Central senatorial district, Barrister Festus Daumiebi,

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Kwara Female Lawmaker, Funke Adedoyin Dies Of Cancer

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2018 0

A member of the House of Representatives representing Irepodun Isin/ Ekiti /Oke Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State, Ms. Funke Adedoyin, is dead. She died at a hospital today in Abuja. It was further learnt that she had undergone treatment abroad for cancer. A sister to the late lawmaker, Mrs. Omolola Olobayo confirmed the death […]

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Breaking: Saraki Challenges Presidency, Calls for Independent Panel of Inquiry on NASS Siege

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called for an independent judicial panel of inquiry into the assault on the National Assembly by masked gunmen. In a tweet on his personal @bukolasaraki handle, Saraki said: “The very serious questions about last Tuesday’s siege on the National Assembly can only be answered through […]

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Former nPDP national secretary calls for probe on NASS invasion

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2018 0

The Federal Government and its security agencies have been urged to act fast to investigate Tuesday’s blockade of the National Assembly Complex by masked operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and expose those behind it. The plea was made by Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in […]

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Supplementary budget: Buhari, NASS head for showdown over N228.8bn request

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

…President seeks lawmakers’ approval of N242bn for 2019 polls …Dogara laments mystery surrounding recovered loots …NECA decries N2.2trn debt service provision in 2018 Budget Controversies have continued to trail the 2018 budget as President Muhammad Buhari on Tuesday requested the National Assembly to approve through virement and supplementary, a total

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National vs Constituency projects: Controversy trails NASS cut on critical projects

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2018 0

* Experts express divergent views over 2018 Budget * It’s disservice to slash funds for impactful infrastructure in 6 geo-political zones- Fasua * ’No, lawmakers must take care of grassroots, correct imbalance’ Controversy has continued to trail the assented 2018 Budget by President Muhammadu Buhari. While some economists and financial analysts bemoaned the alterations

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‘NASS not worrying about Buhari’s budget concerns’

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

The Deputy Majority Leader in the Senate, Alh. Bala Ibn Na’allah, on Wednesday said that the National Assembly was unperturbed by President Muhammadu Buhari’s concerns about the adjustments it made in the 2018 Appropriation Bill. Na’allah was reacting to the Buhari’s criticisms during his budget signing speech on the reduction of N347 billion from the […]

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Tsav cautions NASS against interfering in Offa robbery investigation

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2018 0

Former Lagos Commissioner of Police Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has cautioned the National Assembly against interfering in the ongoing investigation into the Offa Robbery case. This was contained in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Makurdi. Tsav warned those concerned to stop meddling into the case, so the police […]

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Jibrin, Kazaure face suspension over comment on NASS resolutions

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2018 0

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, accused two members of abuse of House rules and privilege for allegedly disclosing that Tuesday’s joint session of the National Assembly was convened to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari and that it was instigated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers. If found guilty by the House Ethics and Privileges […]

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Budget 2018: Why NASS included additional funding for Primary Healthcare- Sen Tejuoso

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Senator Lanre Tejuoso, has revealed why the National Assembly included funding for the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) in the 2018 Appropriations Bill. Senator Tejuoso (APC, Ogun Central) stated this in a statement made available on Monday. He said, ” While the Executive did not include the BHCPF in […]

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At last, NASS passes N9.20trn 2018 budget with caveat

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2018 0

…Says FG can’t borrow without approval …Pegs oil benchmark at $51 At last, the National Assembly on Wednesday passed the 2018 budget estimated at N9.20 trillion as against N8.612 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari. Giving the highlight of the budget, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Danjuma

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Crisis looms as NASS summons Omo- Agege, Ndume over Senate invasion

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2018 0

Fresh crisis is now looming in the Senate as the Joint Committee of the National Assembly set up to investigate the April 18, 2018, invasion of the Senate Chamber has invited former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno) as well as Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta) allegedly fingered in the mace theft saga to […]

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NASS ‘ll pass 2018 Budget next week – Reps spokesman

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2018 0

* Says Appropriation Committee lays document May 8 * ‘NASS management ‘ll soon invite Buhari to brief lawmakers’ The National Assembly will pass the much awaited 2018 Budget next week, the House of Representatives disclosed on Thursday. The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon Abdulrazak Namdas, made this known while briefing House

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Corruption: Who Will Rescue The NASS

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2018 0

Corruption in Nigeria is fast gaining the notoriety of an incurable monster, defiling all remedies, despite President Muhammedu Buhari’s efforts in curbing the trend. Sometimes, those saddled with the official responsibility of checkmating this destructive malaise are also, ensnared and consumed by its claws. OBJ has consistently maintained in his venomous letters that the

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Buhari’s Summon, Investigation by NASS an indictment of incompetence- PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2018 0

…Berates President for snubbing Benue for Bauchi The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described the decision of the National Assembly to investigate President Muhammadu Buhari for alleged constitutional violations as well as his summon to appear before a joint sitting over the daily bloodletting in our country as a reflection of his incompetence to govern. […]

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House adopts constitution amendments from state assemblies

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, adopted 12 bills on amending the constitution as adopted by State Houses of Assembly and has forwarded the bills to President Muhammad Buhari for assent.   The bills include, granting financial autonomy to state legislatures, political parties and electoral matters as well as the determination of pre-election matters.  

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NASS suspends consideration on sequence of elections bill

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

A new Bill for An Act to amend the provisions of the Electoral Act for a reordered sequence of 2019 elections suffered a set back in the National Assembly on Wednesday as the Bill was withdrawn for more legislative inputs after facing opposition from federal lawmakers. President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier vetoed the Amended Electoral […]

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NASS suspends consideration on sequence of elections bill

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

A new Bill for An Act to amend the provisions of the Electoral Act for a reordered sequence of 2019 elections suffered a set back in the National Assembly on Wednesday as the Bill was withdrawn for more legislative inputs after facing opposition from federal lawmakers. President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier vetoed the Amended Electoral […]

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Buhari’s UK Trip: Address power vacuum, PDP urges NASS

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday demanded that the National Assembly save the country from an imminent constitutional crisis by immediately commencing processes to address the current power vacuum in the country, following President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to embark on a private trip abroad without officially transmitting power to the Vice President. The