Tag: legislature
Benue state banning same sex marriage is the biggest joke of 2018
Benue state has been in the news since January 1st 2018, for all the wrong reasons. A series of violent ...
Just a reminder, we’re five months into 2018 and we don’t have a budget
The Nigerian budget is the annual ritual performed by the executive arm of government. In the last quarter of every ...
[The Activism Blog] EiE launches Citizen’s Guide to the Recall Process
In its bid to reawaken a dormant citizenry to its responsibilities, civil society group Enough is Enough (EiE) through its ...
The days of balderdash between the Executive and the Legislature are over – Saraki
The Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Wednesday, highlighted that the era of face-offs between the legislature and the executive is over. ...
The relationship between the Executive and the Legislature should not be “smooth” – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said the 36 Houses of Assembly must make their governors accountable on ...
[The Legislative Blog]: After 2 months of recess, NASS resumes plenary but not without some drama
It’s Wednesday, 26th September and as you go about your daily business, know that fire just landed on the mountain ...
How we almost impeached Obasanjo – Masari
Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari has said that the House of Representatives almost impeached former President Olusegun Obasanjo before Nigerians ...
Opinion: Applause for the Nigerian Senate’s constitutional amendments
Adedamola David Adejobi The 8th Senate under the distinguished leadership of Senate President Bukola Saraki deserves to be commended for ...
[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Saraki got the Senate to achieve its “unprecedented success”
It is no longer news that the 8th Senate under the leadership of Senate President Bukola Saraki has achieved feats ...
Opinion: How Dr. Bukola Saraki has revolutionized the Senate
by Adelaja Adeoye I woke up today, to the news of the test running of e-voting gadgets at the upper ...
Now the real Executive vs Legislature tug of war begins
by Alexander O. Onukwue For the Not Too Young To Run Bill and other amendments passed on the floor of ...
[The Legislative Blog]: Who are the 10 senators that voted against the #NotTooYoungToRun bill?
The Nigerian Senate is currently in the process of making amendments to the nation’s constitution. With 97 senators in attendance ...
[The Legislative Blog]: What a shame! Dino Melaye is not going home afterall
Thank You Jesus. Status quo should be maintained says Federal High Court Abuja on the fake recall case. Yahaya Bello ...
Why the senate cannot be scrapped – Na’Allah
Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah has said the senate cannot be scrapped, stating that the Senate is fully backed by ...
[The Legislative Blog]: According to Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, here’s everything the 8th Senate has achieved (WATCH)
Senator Gbenga Ashafa representing Lagos East Senatorial district in the upper chamber of the National Assembly is apparently still in ...
[The Legislative Blog]: 10 things we learnt from the 2017 National Assembly Budget
by BudgIT & EiE Nigeria It’s over! The era of secrecy surrounding the details of budgetary allocations to the National ...
Opinion: The hurdles of Legislative process
by Demola Adeyeye One final step before a law passed by the Legislature becomes Law is for it to scale ...
[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki shuts down claims he betrayed the APC with a perfect analogy
“No, you can’t put that blame on me” was essentially the message Senate President Bukola Saraki was trying to pass ...
#OpenNASS: We will make what every legislator receives public, Saraki assures Nigerians
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Eighth Assembly will provide a breakdown of the earnings of ...
Buhari’s committee already working to resolve executive-legislature rift – Presidency
by Azeez Adeniyi The committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to resolve the rift between the Presidency and the ...
Opinion: Saraki’s reformation campaign and the future of legislation in Nigeria
by Wale Bakare Sequel to the Part 1 of this article published on the 19th of March, 2016 It has ...
APC leadership to meet Senate caucus over executive, legislature rift
by Dolapo Adelana The All Progressives Congress’ National Working Committee is set to meet senators on the platform of the ...
It’s time to teach the National Assembly a lesson – Charly Boy
by Dolapo Adelana Entertainment icon, Charly Boy has said Nigerians have had enough of the National Assembly. In a post ...
Rift between executive and legislature a diversion – Sen. Shehu Sani
by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani has described the rift between the executive and ...
Senate embraces Buhari’s peace moves
by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Thursday said it welcomes moves by President Muhammadu Buhari to end the face-off between ...
House of Reps member remanded in prison for alleged certificate forgery
by Dolapo Adelana A member of the House of Representatives, Nse Ekpenyong has been remanded in Uyo Prisons for failing to ...
[The Legislative Blog]: “Is this the Muhammadu Buhari, the no-nonsense general we know?” | Hon Jibrin questions PMB’s inaction
President Muhammadu Buhari is not the man we used to know. Political pundits across the country have raised concerns surrounding ...
N’Assembly will soon publish its budget – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the National Assembly has directed all its agencies to submit their ...
Buhari sets up committee to handle executive-legislature rift
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a committee to resolve the perennial rift between the executive and ...
Opinion: Nigeria- Three arms of government or three arms of comedy?
by Abayomi G. Omotayo It was Otunba Gadaffi, the brain behind Dignified Mobile Toilets that said ‘shit business is serious ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy