Lagos Assembly to reduce ex-governors’ pensions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said it is planning to reduce pension of former governors in the state. Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa disclosed this at a parley with civil society organisations. He said the decision will help save taxpayers money. He said, “This House is amending the Public Office Holder (Payment of Pension) Law.... Read More

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May 11, 2017

Just In: Delta Assembly speaker impeached, suspended

by Azeez Adeniyi Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Monday Igbuya has been impeached on Thursday morning, SaharaReporters reports. His impeachment reportedly took place during a session of the state House of Assembly session. Igbuya was immediately replaced with the lawmaker representing Okpe constituency, Sheriff Oborevwori as the new speaker. It was learnt that Igbuya’s... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Opinion: Collective conscience – one more way to make Nigeria great again

by Sylvester Orukpe Conscience- The sense of right and wrong- the small, still voice that gives moral lessons and advice. A man lacks conscience when that small, still voice is overridden by other factors. We can be a good country if our respective consciences are in order-any moment you fail to control the workings of your... Read More

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July 15, 2016

Opinion: Tinubu’s wife, Dino Melaye and everything wrong with Nigeria

by Reuben Abati “Have you been to Bourdillon? Or rather I should ask when are you going to Bourdillon?” “What’s happening?” “I hear people are paying solidarity visits to the Tinubus to express their dismay over Senator Dino Melaye’s assault on Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of the APC National Leader.” “Assault?” “That is precisely what it... Read More

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June 22, 2016

‘Why freeze Fayose’s account and not investigate Fayemi?’

The Ekiti state House of Assembly, on Tuesday, criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for freezing the account of the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, without a court order. Chairman of the Committee on Information, Gboyega Aribisogan, while speaking with journalist in Ado Ekiti, noted that the action of the EFCC was null and void as... Read More

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May 19, 2016

APC says Wike is collecting 10bn loan ‘to watch UCL final in Milan’

The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress has lamented that Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike was given approval by the House of Assembly to secure a loan of N10 billion from commercial banks for apparently no reason. The state House of Assembly, yesterday granted the governor’s request to source for the said loan... Read More

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May 8, 2016

National Assembly aides at war with Dino Melaye’s brother – Here’s why

Aides of Senators and House of Representatives members under the umbrella of National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum have rejected the plan to impose a younger brother of Senator Dino Melaye, as their chairman. The group through its Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Bamidele, declared that Samuel Melaye was not eligible to contest for the position as he... Read More

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May 2, 2016

Opinion: What next… after signing the 2016 budget?

Year in, year out, the Federal government of Nigeria and indeed the state governments prepare budgets in line with their fiscal responsibilities and philosophies. There was never a time at least, in recent memories where Nigerians showed even the remotest concern of what their annual budget document contains. This show of indifference to budget in... Read More

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April 26, 2016

Saraki, Ekweremadu, others to meet with Buhari over budget controversy

A lasting solution to the standoff between the National Assembly and the Presidency on the 2016 budget, might soon be found. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, alongside other senators will on Tuesday, April 26 meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss and find a solution to the controversy surrounding the 2016 Appropriation Bill. The meeting is... Read More

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April 18, 2016

N12bn worth of ‘strange projects’ discovered in Agriculture ministry’s budget

Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh and his team have reportedly found 386 strange additions worth N12.6 billion in the ministry’s budget proposals – which were believed to have been inserted by the National Assembly. The said projects were allegedly fixed into the budget after the N40.918 billion earlier proposed had been reduced to N31.618 billion.... Read More

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April 12, 2016

2016 budget: ‘Unholy act by NASS is unacceptable’ – APC

In a continuation of the drama that has so far surrounded the proposed 2016 budget, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to return the 2016 budget to the National Assembly following the alleged removal of some projects by the lawmakers before handing it over to... Read More

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March 2, 2016

Melaye, lover of imported cars, complains about Nigerians who like ‘imported ladies’

There are many sides to Senator Dino Melaye. Senator Dino Melaye is that man who never backs down from a fight. He did fight on the floor of the House of Representatives a few years back. Literally. Since then, he has come under a barrage of attack in the media for different reasons with one being the many... Read More

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January 28, 2016

Saraki replies Obasanjo’s blistering letter to the Senate

Senate president, Bukola Saraki has penned a reply to the letter sent to the upper chamber of the National Assembly by the a former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo. The letter was dated January 13, 2016 and addressed to Senate President Bukola Saraki and House Speaker Yakubu Dogara. Obasanjo had lambasted the lawmakers for budgeting over... Read More

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December 27, 2015

Minority Leader of Osun state Assembly, Oladejo Makinde dies

Oladejo Makinde, the Minority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly, is dead. Makinde, who represents Ife Central Constituency died on Sunday afternoon, in a hospital in Ekiti state. The lawmaker, who was a former chairman of Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun state, was said to have died after battling a brief illness.... Read More

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September 9, 2015

Fayose gives N500k to cripple, as State Assembly approves N19.6bn loan (PHOTOS)

Ekiti State House of Assembly has approved N19.6bn loan facilities for the state government. Governor Ayodele Fayose had written two different letters, requesting for the Assembly’s approval for the loan. The state government is expected to secure the loans from Access Bank (N10bn on 10-year and 9 per cent repayment arrangement) as well as Skye Bank (N9,604,430,000 on 20-year... Read More

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April 4, 2014

Opinion: The plot to arrest me by the Imo House of Assembly

by Kenneth Uwadi I have on several occasion condemned the looting of over 3 billion naira Imo tax payers money by the Imo Speaker.It is no secret that I am a critic of the Imo State Government . I write several political articles in several newspapers and online blogs criticizing the Imo State government .... Read More

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April 2, 2014

Opinion: Imo House of Assembly and it’s comedians

by Kenneth Uwadi I say boldly that setting up a probe panel to investigate you with your bosom friend as chairman clearly underline the fact that the exercise is nothing more than a hoax, a big make-belief. A plan to give the Speaker a clean bill of health. The formation of a 6 man panel by... Read More

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July 21, 2013

Opinion: Why we should apologise to Boko Haram

by Segun Ayobolu Is the Boko Haram leader, Imam Abubakar Shekau, reading this? Or can anybody reach him? Please drop your guns. Your point has been effectively made. Make no mistake about it. I totally disagree with their methods. I abhor their violence. I loathe the taking of innocent lives. I detest their bestial, savage,... Read More

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September 5, 2012

TICKER: Taraba Assembly set to impeach deputy governor

MEMBERS of the Taraba State House of Assembly have begun a move to impeach the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Sani Abubakar Danladi, over alleged gross misconduct. The allegations against Danladi were yesterday deliberated upon on the floor of the House. The notice, which was signed by 19 out of the 23 members, accused the deputy governor... Read More

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June 9, 2012

President Jonathan intervenes in Bayelsa Assembly crisis

by Stanley Azuakola On Friday June 7, President Goodluck Jonathan visited his home state of Bayelsa to make an intervention into the crisis rocking the state’s House of Assembly. Earlier this week, the Assembly had impeached its speaker on Monday June 3 and elected a new one, the second speaker in three months. The president met with the feuding parties at... Read More

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Lagos Assembly to reduce ex-governors’ pensions

Just In: Delta Assembly speaker impeached, suspended

Opinion: Collective conscience – one more way to make Nigeria great again

Opinion: Tinubu’s wife, Dino Melaye and everything wrong with Nigeria

‘Why freeze Fayose’s account and not investigate Fayemi?’

APC says Wike is collecting 10bn loan ‘to watch UCL final in Milan’

National Assembly aides at war with Dino Melaye’s brother – Here’s why

Opinion: What next… after signing the 2016 budget?

Saraki, Ekweremadu, others to meet with Buhari over budget controversy

N12bn worth of ‘strange projects’ discovered in Agriculture ministry’s budget

2016 budget: ‘Unholy act by NASS is unacceptable’ – APC

Melaye, lover of imported cars, complains about Nigerians who like ‘imported ladies’

Saraki replies Obasanjo’s blistering letter to the Senate

Minority Leader of Osun state Assembly, Oladejo Makinde dies

Fayose gives N500k to cripple, as State Assembly approves N19.6bn loan (PHOTOS)

Opinion: The plot to arrest me by the Imo House of Assembly

Opinion: Imo House of Assembly and it’s comedians

Opinion: Why we should apologise to Boko Haram

TICKER: Taraba Assembly set to impeach deputy governor

President Jonathan intervenes in Bayelsa Assembly crisis

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