Presidential air fleet cost rises by 185.6%, gulps N50.75bn in 5 years
THE budgetary allocations for the Presidential Air Fleet have increased from N4.37bn in 2017 to N12.48bn in 2022, according to data obtained from the appropriation […]
the National Assembly
#EndSARS Protest: Gbajabiamila Ordered Police, DSS Operatives To Chase Protesters Out of National Assembly
Details how the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, ordered security operatives to pursue #endsars protesters out of the National Assembly has surfaced. […]
Buhari, Lawan, governors, CAN, Senator Tinubu: let there be peace, religious tolerance
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday led other Nigerian leaders and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to felicitate Muslims on today’s celebration of Mawlud Nabbiy, the […]
Buhari’s Ex-minister, Dalung and Sports Minister, Sunday Dare Fight Dirty Over Missing D’Tigress Money
A former minister of sports, Solomon Dalung has lashed out at the current Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare. The latest faceoff is as a result […]
Prioritise indigenous professionals in execution of national projects, Buhari tells MDAs
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday directed ministries, departments and agencies to give priority to indigenous professionals in planning, design and execution […]
National Assembly: electronic voting to the rescue
With the assurances provided by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigerians are clamouring for the introduction of electronic transmission of election results and by […]
Faulty air-conditioners disrupt House of Reps sitting
Faulty air-conditioners in the Chamber of the House of Representatives disrupted the plenary on Tuesday as the lawmakers complained it was not conducive for them […]
N16.39tn budget funding: Sell refineries, moribund assets, reduce deficit, economists, NASS tell Buhari
Experts on Thursday advised the Federal Government to consider selling refineries and other assets being used to siphon public resources in order to realise resources […]
Buhari’s full speech on 2022 budget proposal
Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability Delivered By: His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria At the Joint Session of the National […]
Rep wants Buhari to name lawmaker sponsoring terrorism
Representative Ben Igbakpa (PDP-Delta) on Tuesday in Abuja challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to name the particular lawmaker sponsoring terrorism in the country. He raised the […]
PDP: Fresh defection fears trail two Southeast, South-South governors
Horsetrading over the zoning of the presidential ticket and national chairmanship of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is threatening to wreak more havoc […]
National Assembly defends Buhari’s $4.9bn loan plan, APC, PDP clash over debt
The Senate on Wednesday justified the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)’s plan to obtain $4.054bn and €710m ($$839m) loans. The Chairman of the Senate […]
States, LGs sleeping, not thinking of ways to increase national cake but how to share it –RMAFC chair
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Elias Mbam, on Wednesday, lambasted the 36 state governments and the 774 local government areas […]
Buhari seeks Senate’s approval for $4bn, Euro 710m external loan
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to approve a fresh loan of $4,054,476, 863.00, Euro 710million and a grant of $125million to finance critical […]
VAT collection row: Wike talks tough, Lagos defends bill as FIRS writes National Assembly
The crisis over the Value Added Tax deepened on Wednesday with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, ordering companies based in the state to start […]
NLC begins review of labour laws in Nigeria
Dr Onoho’Omhen Ebhohinhen, Head, Research Department of the Nigeria Labour Congress says the congress is working on the review of labour laws in Nigeria. Ebhohinhen […]
Senate President, Speaker And Other Lawmakers Received Bribe In Dollars to Pass Controversial Petroleum Bill
According to Sahara Reporters, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila were paid in dollars (millions of […]
Petroleum Industry Act: States tackle FG today as FAAC meets, NBA advises governors
The 36 state governments will today (Thursday) at the Federation Account and Allocation Committee meeting review the Petroleum Industry Bill, which was signed into law […]
Governors pick 6 holes in Petroleum Industry Act
Governors have picked holes in the Petroleum Industry Act signed by President Muhammad Buhari on Monday. They described the law as a recipe for disaster. […]
Senate panel to recommend breakup of police operations
To make the police responsive, pro-active and effective in the face of a breakdown of internal security, the Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment is considering […]