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October 30, 2017

[The Activism Blog] SERAP’s persistence on NASS’ accountability just paid off

The quest for accountability in public office championed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has yielded another positive result as the federal high court in Ikoyi on October 27, 2017, granted the prayers of SERAP to compel the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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October 24, 2017

The Thread: What the National Assembly needs to do to save Nigeria

President Buhari’s government has gradually lost the goodwill he came into office with in 2015. One of the reasons for this is that the anti-corruption crusade which he promised to lead has been exposed as a sham. Whilst the president went after his opponents with vigour, he has applied kid gloves to his corrupt friends,... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Opinion: Why Nigerians must overthrow the tyranny of the National Assembly

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Alexis Tocqueville never met Bukola Saraki. Had he encountered the APC Senate President or President Muhammadu Buhari or House Speaker Yakubu Dogora, Tocqueville might have learned about a new twist on his concept of the “tyranny of the majority.” What we have in Nigeria is a tyranny of the minority made up... Read More

Governance, national assembly, opinion, Saraki

October 12, 2017

Senate pass Bill to inaugurate President, Vice-President at NASS

The Senate Thursday, passed a Bill for an Act to provide for the inauguration of the President and the Vice-President at the National Assembly Complex. The passage of the Bill followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Special Duties which scrutinised the legislation. The Bill was sponsored by Deputy Senate President,... Read More

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October 10, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Why are National Assembly members hiding their salaries?

There has been a back and forth argument concerning how much National Assembly members earn, and their silence has made things more difficult. As a result, several figures are being brandished by NGOs, CSOs and individuals as to what they earn. As a result of their prolonged silence, several figures are being brandished by NGOs, CSOs and... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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October 10, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The “unfortunate statement” from Ben Murray Bruce and its implications

After the inauguration of the 8th Senate, it was evident Nigeria was prepared for a legislative arm with a difference, going by the crop of individuals that found their way into the upper chamber. They were refined professionals, distinguished and experienced individuals when it comes to leadership. The Senate President himself, a medical doctor and... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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October 1, 2017

100 Oando shareholders petition National Assembly, allege corporate governance abuse

Over 100 shareholders of the troubled Oando Plc have written a petition to the National Assembly alleging corporate governance abuse, mismanagement and gross misconduct. The petition, addressed to the Chairman, House Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, was signed by the 100 aggrieved shareholders with a demand that the management of the beleaguered company be... Read More

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September 28, 2017

N’Assembly shouldn’t be for jobless people who want to make money – VC

The Vice-Chancellor, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. Taofeek Ibrahim has said the National Assembly shouldn’t be for jobless people who want to make money. Ibrahim, who spoke during the pre-7th convocation media briefing of the university, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Tuesday. What he said: The National Assembly shouldn’t be for people without jobs.... Read More

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September 26, 2017

No one can gag the operations of NGOs – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the National Assembly cannot be intimidated into abandoning its duty of providing a platform for Nigerians to agree or disagree on any proposed legislative measure. Highlights: Yakubu said this on Tuesday in his remarks at the resumption of plenary after a seven-week recess. He was reacting... Read More

House of Represenrtatives, national assembly, NGO Bill, Yakubu Dogara

September 26, 2017

[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 for one of Nigeria’s lawmakers. Senator Dino Melaye is set to be a historical scapegoat in Nigeria’s political system. The National Assembly resumed its annual recess earlier today and as both houses began deliberations on... Read More

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September 26, 2017

INEC officials arrive N’Assembly to serve Melaye recall notice

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly to serve Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye a notice for his recall. The officials dropped the document in front of Melaye’s office while waiting for him. Melaye had on Monday said the 90-day deadline set for INEC by Section 69 of the 1999... Read More

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September 25, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Chidi Odinkalu mobilises Nigerians against NGO Regulatory Bill

Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu has called on Nigerians to rise and prevent the passage into law of the proposed NGO Regulation Bill at the National Assembly. In a five minutes, forty-eight seconds video released on YouTube on Thursday, September 21, 2017, the human right activist explain in detail... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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September 25, 2017

[The Activism Blog] CSOs describe NGO bill as unconstitutional

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria, have described the bill before the national assembly seeking to establish a commission that would regulate non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as unconstitutional. At a meeting with some lawmakers and government officials in Abuja on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Representatives of the CSOs described the bill as unconstitutional, repressive and unfavourable... Read More

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September 23, 2017

Why I will fight and oppose NGO bill at the N’Assembly – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said he would oppose the bill seeking the regulation of non-governmental organisations (NGO). What the NGO bill means: The bill states that “funds pledged by donors (to NGOs) must be disclosed before implementation of project, including mode of disbursement and condition attached to the funding by donor. Funds from... Read More

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September 21, 2017

How National Assembly refused to pass special corruption court bill – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the National Assembly refused to pass a bill for the creation of special courts to try corruption cases sent by the executive. Falana made this statement on the backdrop of the chief justice of Nigeria’s directive to all heads of courts to create special courts to handle corruption... Read More

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September 14, 2017

The Big 5: Labour congress to begin indefinite strike; NASS postpones resumption; and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The United Labour Congress has threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed to meet its demands by Friday. President of the ULC, Joe Ajaero, said, “the strike will be very effective as... Read More

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September 14, 2017

National Assembly postpones resumption by one week

The National Assembly has postponed its resumption from annual recess by one week. The lawmakers were earlier expected to resume on September 19, but will now do so on September 26, 2017. This was contained in a statement by Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, on Wednesday, entitled, ‘Postponement of Resumption.’ It read, “This... Read More

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September 11, 2017

How Diezani shunned the powers of NASS and approved NNPC funds – Report

The 2015 audit report of the Federation Account has uncovered how the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, assumed the powers of the National Assembly to draw billions in cash from the joint venture cash calls account without appropriation, Premium Times reports. The report: Published last month by the Office of the Accountant General... Read More

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September 3, 2017

350 National Assembly workers ‘feverish’ over questionable documentation

About 350 workers of the National Assembly, according to a report by The Nation, might be disengaged after authorities began investigation into their alleged questionable documentation. The authorities set up a panel to verify the documents provided by the affected persons for employment – The panel has concluded its assignment last Thursday and its report... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Samson Itodo: Liberalizing the electoral process with Independent candidature

by Samson Itodo The Nigerian National Assembly recently passed the independent candidature bill in the ongoing constitutional amendment. This is coming on the heels of an avalanche of reports on electoral reforms recommending the introduction of independent candidacy into Nigeria’s electoral system. Without doubt, there is broad national consensus on the need for Nigeria... Read More

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August 21, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari signs resumption letter to N’Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a letter to the National Assembly notifying it of his intention to resume work. It was learnt that the president and Acting President Yemi Osinbajo held a meeting at the presidential villa early Monday morning. The letter will ensure Buhari resumes office after his arrival from London. The President had written a... Read More

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August 17, 2017

We should condemn the behaviour of the National Assembly – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says 75 percent of Nigerians live in abject poverty but members of the national assembly have adamantly refused to cut down their earnings. Obasanjo said this in Ibadan on Thursday while speaking at the presentation of a book entitled ‘I am Kagara: I Weave the Sands of Sahara’ authored by Mark... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Just In: ASUU strike will soon be called off – Minister of Education

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu says the ASUU strike would be called off within a week, meets Senate Committee on Tertiary Education at the National Assembly. Meanwhile, ASUU is currently in a meeting with the federal government team led by the Minister of Labour, Dr Chris Ngige. Details later…

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August 14, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] This is what N6.1bn can do for Nigerians

The recent decision by the House of Representatives to spend N6.1bn n the purchase of utility vehicles has received knocks and condemnations from Nigerians but the this has not deterrent the green chamber which has taken delivery of some batches of the vehicles. At a time the country is experiencing a recession, including the mounting poverty,... Read More

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August 14, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The House of Reps decision to spend N6.1bn on cars is all shades of wrong

The decision of the House of Representatives to spend 6.1 billion Naira on the purchase of new utility vehicles for the 360-member House has been described as a purchase in the national interest. In the words of the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas who justified the payment saying, “It is... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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August 14, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Nigeria has to put an end to its bicameral legislature

According to Wikipedia, a bicameral legislature is one in which the legislators are divided into two separate assemblies, chambers or houses. Bicameralism is distinguished from unicameralism, in which all of the members deliberate and vote as a single group, and from some legislatures which have three or more separate assemblies, chambers or houses. Research shows... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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August 10, 2017

We will send 2018 budget to N’Assembly by October – FG

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma on Thursday said the Federal Government will ensure that the 2018 Appropriation Bill is submitted to the National Assembly in October. Udoma said this in an interview with State House correspondents during a retreat on the implementation of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan and the 2018... Read More

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Opinion: Why the National Assembly must lead on wage increase

It is a good development to hear Senator Bukola Saraki’s rhetoric on increasing the minimum wage in Nigeria. As an economist who has written about the pitiable state of the working poor in Nigeria and advocated for a wage increase to reflect current inflationary indices, I would like the senator to match his words with... Read More

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N’Assembly waiting for executive to review minimum wage – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the National Assembly was in support of a new Minimum Wage Bill. Saraki, who said this to newsmen in Abuja, said that the senate was aware of the need to review the current minimum wage. He said the National Assembly is waiting for the executive to make a move... Read More

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#NotTooYoungToRun: Bill can endanger democracy – Sokoto NUJ

Chairman, Sokoto chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Malam Isah Abubakar-Shuni Friday, urged the National Assembly to have a re-think over the passage of the #NotTooYoung toRun Bill. Abubakar-Shuni explained that maturity and experience were necessary for leadership and allowing young people to occupy strategic positions might endanger democracy in the country, NAN... Read More

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