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Azeez August 7, 2017

Obasanjo, Babangida searching for Buhari’s successor – Lawmaker

Lawmaker, Kassim Mohammed Kassim has said three former Nigerian leaders were already searching for President Muhammadu Buhari's successor. Kassim, who is the chairman of The Democratic Youth Congress said former leaders…

Azeez July 30, 2017

Arrest any lawmaker refusing to honour invitation | Sagay tells EFCC

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest any lawmaker that refused to honour its invitation. While…

Azeez July 20, 2017

US Senator McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

US Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer, his office announced on Wednesday. The statement released said the 80-year-old lawmaker underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from…

Tolu June 12, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: EFCC invites Jibrin for additional clarification on budget padding

It's been almost one year since Honourable Yakubu Dogara shot to political limelight with the budget padding scandal that rocked the House of Representatives. The lawmaker accused three principal officers…

Azeez May 17, 2017

Plateau lawmaker dumps PDP for APC

by Azeez Adeniyi Edward Pwajok, a member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His…

Tolu March 18, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin just asked a valid question we should all pay attention to

Suspended lawmaker, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin (remember him?) has not stopped commenting on political issues in the country albeit from an aloof stance. Although he's no longer making headlines as he…

Oludolapo Adelana February 15, 2017

Katsina lawmaker, Sani Bello is dead

by Dolapo Adelana Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara Wednesday mourned the passing of a lawmaker from Katsina State, Bello Sani, who died early this morning. Sani, who…

Azeez February 14, 2017

ALERT! ‘How Buhari’s signature was forged to sell $19m stolen crude oil to China’ – Lawmaker

A member of the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma on Tuesday alleged that a top official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation attempted to forge the signature of President Muhammadu…

Tolu January 22, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Has Hon Jibrin given up on this fight against corruption?

Anyone noticed Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, Nigeria's top whistleblower, has been silent for a over a week now? Well, we did so we decided to look him up on Twitter, his…

Oludolapo Adelana January 6, 2017

The Thread: These allegations against Jibrin look watery

Whistle blower, Hon Jibrin accused @segalink for trying to bribe him for 25M, after claiming that he had a dossier on him. @segalink demanded that Hon Jibrin retract his words…

Oludolapo Adelana January 3, 2017

I cannot be underrated in APC – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye says his political clout cannot be undermined by anybody in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye stated this over the weekend at Ayetoro-Gbede, his country home, where…

Oludolapo Adelana September 23, 2016

EFCC arrests one of its detective for demanding N15m bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its detectives for allegedly receiving a N15m bribe from a lawmaker who is currently under investigation. This is contained…

Oludolapo Adelana August 21, 2016

Desmond Elliott provides home for homeless woman in Surulere

The lawmaker representing Surulere constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott has provided a homeless woman with a well furnished apartment. Elliott, a multi-award winning actor who recently…

Oludolapo Adelana August 6, 2016

Bayelsa lawmaker’s father kidnapped on his way to bury his late wife

Unknown gunmen on Saturday kidnapped Chief W.G Watson Iti, the father of the lawmaker representing Brass Constituency 2 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Alfred Belimote Watson. According to Sahara…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 3, 2016

‘I will find you’ | Governor Ajimobi sends a message to assassins

The governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi has expressed sadness over the murder of the lawmaker representing Orelope Constituency at the State House of Assembly, Gideon Aremu. Gideon Aremu was murdered in…

Mazi Emeka June 19, 2016

10 prayer points from Pastor Dino Melaye to get you through the week

Senator Dino Melaye has proven to be a lot of things. From lawmaker to fighter, court jester to self confessed private investigator and a possible future president - he's a…

Mazi Emeka May 27, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to track today. 1) Ese Oruru gives birth to a baby girl 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who was kidnapped from Bayelsa state to Kano state…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 20, 2016

Governor Wike to borrow N10 billion to pay salaries

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given the state Governor, Nyeso Wike, the go-ahead to take a N10 billion loan from the Federal Government. The members of the House agreed…

Mazi Emeka April 26, 2016

Prisons boss says aides were ‘barbaric, overzealous’ for slapping female lawmaker

Following his summoning to appear before the House Committee on Interior to answer allegations of assaulting a female lawmaker, Onyemachi Mrakpor, the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Prisons Service, Peter Ekpendu,…

Mazi Emeka April 21, 2016

Female lawmaker beaten up for overtaking convoy of Prisons boss

A female member of the Federal House of Representative, Onyemeachi Mprakpor, is alleged to have been beaten up, on Wednesday, by the security officials attached to the Comptroller-General of Prisons,…

Janeth J August 2, 2015

Osun lawmaker wants Buhari to revive War Against Indiscipline

During the Buhari/Idiagbon regime, the country experienced discipline in all aspect and there was little or no corruption in the country. In light of this, while reminiscing, a member of…

Kolapo Olapoju October 10, 2014

Abducted mother of Ogun lawmaker released

by Godwin Akanfe The kidnapped mother of Hon Remmy Hassan, a member of the Ogun state 'House of representatives, has been released by her captors. The lawmaker's mother was taken by the…

Isime Esene September 17, 2014

Delta lawmaker ordered out over indecent dressing

by Akan Ido Keston Okoro, a member of the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) was yesterday sent out of the floor of the Assembly for improper dressing. He was…

November 25, 2013

Ondo lawmaker’s death: No, it’s not ‘Magun’, he just slumped and died – Family insists

by 'Jola Sotubo Following rumours that he died after engaging in sexual intercourse with an unnamed woman, the family of late Ondo legislator, Raphael Nomiye, have spoken out on the…

November 23, 2013

Sad news: How Ondo lawmaker slumped and died in Abuja today (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun Prominent Ondo State lawmaker, Raphael Oloye Nomiye is dead. Nomiye, who represents the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives is said to have died early…

September 4, 2013

Kidnappers of lawmaker’s wife killed by police in Delta

by Oge Okonkwo Operatives of the Delta State Police command have killed two suspected members of a kidnap gang. According to sources, the suspects, Freeborn Okwundu and Monday Ekpeki, died as a…

January 3, 2013

Just in: Kidnapped Gombe lawmaker freed

by Isi Esene Jalo Ganga, the member representing Gombe North constituency in Gombe State House of Assembly who waas abducted on Sunday has been released. The lawmaker was released Wednesday…

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