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NASS committed to improved appropriation to make agriculture attractive — Sen. Enagi

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

Tudunwada (Nasarawa State) – The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Sen. Mohammed Enagi says the National Assembly is committed to improved appropriation to make agriculture attractive in Nigeria. Enagi gave the assurance at the Seminar and Exhibition of the 2019 National

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Plateau NASS member moves to boost state revenue from animal skin

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2019

Kingsley Chukwuka A House of Representative member, Hon. Beni Lar has said that Plateau State will generate revenue from turning animal skin into leather. Lar representing Langtang North and South also said over 60 Plateau youths will be trained in leather making using animal skin. The federal parliamentarian stated this at the weekend during the […]

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Alleged Use Of NLNG Account; NNPC To Aid NASS Investigation

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2018 0

Against the backdrop of full scale investigation of NNPC gas export account, The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has offered to provide details of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Dividends Account from 1999 till date to give the Senate and the general public a comprehensive insight into the operations of the account. Group Managing […]

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Britain cautions Nigerian security agencies ahead of 2019, urges NASS to enact people – oriented laws

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2018 0

The British government has cautioned the Nigerian security agencies and their operatives to guide against unprofessional conduct while discharging election duties during next year’s general polls in the country. This is coming twenty four hours after issuing a joint statement with other leading countries of the world on the need for relevant stakeholders in Nigeria

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NASS has saved Nigeria from collapse – Dogara

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Monday declared that the National Assembly (NASS) must receive priority attention in terms of capacity building, if the legislature must contribute to stable and effective governance in the country. The made this assertion while delivering a paper titled: “Parliamentary institution building in Africa” at the

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Hope rises for 2019 polls as NASS okays N189bn election budget

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2018 0

…Senate considers other aspects of the budget today, wants FG to find missing General …We’ll resist attempt to frustrate Electoral Act amendment -Dogara The National Assembly on Wednesday raised the hope of Nigerians on the conduct of the 2019 general elections as it resolved to approve the entire N189.2billion elections budget proposed by the Independent […]

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Assets: Court approves service of FG’s charge against Ekweremadu, Akpan through NASS

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2018 0

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday gave the Special Presidential Investigation Panel the nod to serve through substituted means the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ikweremadu and Senator Albert Bassey Akpan with two-count charge for refusing to declare their assets. The orders of the court followed the complaint of the Federal Government that […]

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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 lawmakers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and that of opposition Peoples

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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 […]