Category : National Assembly


Group Vindicates NASS on Tax Law Re-Gazetting

The Centre for Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility defends the National Assembly's re-gazetting of tax laws as a lawful administrative safeguard. Read why this process strengthens Nigeria's legal framework.

NASS Staff Demand Fair Appointments After Tinubu ADC U-Turn

Parliamentary staff union demands National Assembly Service Commission adhere to Federal Character principle in senior appointments, warning of potential unrest. They cite President Tinubu's reversal of his ADC's promotion as a precedent for fairness.

PASAN Alleges Federal Character Breaches in NASS

Parliamentary staff union PASAN warns the National Assembly Service Commission over alleged violations of the Federal Character principle in secretary appointments, urging immediate corrective action to prevent unrest.

National Assembly Orders Re-gazetting of Tax Laws

The National Assembly has mandated the re-gazetting of four 2025 tax laws and issuance of Certified True Copies to address alleged discrepancies. This follows an investigation into the legislative process.

Akpabio Gives Jobs to Deceased Police Aide's Sons

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced automatic employment for the two sons of his late police aide, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a crash. The gesture has ignited mixed reactions from Nigerians online. Read the full story.

7 Proposed Nigerian States Scale 2nd Reading in 2025

In 2025, Nigeria's push for new states gained momentum as seven proposals, including Ibadan and Etiti, passed second reading. Explore the key bills and the drive for constitutional restructuring.

Reps Probe Alleged Alterations to Passed Tax Laws

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into claims that recently passed tax laws were altered after approval. A seven-member committee will examine the discrepancies.

Senate rejects motion to probe FCT administration

The Nigerian Senate has declined to debate a motion seeking an investigation into alleged land grabbing, demolitions, and other issues in Abuja, ruling it procedurally defective. Read the full details and reactions.

Reps Committee Denies Extorting JAMB, Refunds N62.7M

The House of Representatives committee has denied allegations of extorting JAMB, revealing it refunded N62.7 million twice. Get the full details on the oversight controversy and the cleared air.

Senate Passes N54.46 Trillion MTEF, Natasha Questions FG

The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2026-2028 MTEF with a N54.46 trillion spending plan. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged the FG's vague plan to 'mop up' funds for the private sector. Read the full details.

Senate Orders Probe into False Akpabio Health Claims

The Nigerian Senate has directed the NSA to investigate the source of false online reports claiming Senate President Akpabio collapsed. Read the full story on the probe into this destabilising misinformation.

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