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National Assembly leadership faults Social Investment Programme implementation — in pictures
The leadership of the National Assembly has faulted the way the Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government is being implemented and called for an enabling legislation in line with global best practices.
Coronavirus death: Lagos begins manhunt for contacts
The race to trace the contacts of a man who died of coronavirus in Lagos on Friday began yesterday. His coronavirus status was unknown because his friend who took him to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Thursday unconscious didn’t disclose it.
Nigeria seeks National Assembly’s approval for N500 billion intervention fund
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, on Saturday met with the leadership of the National Assembly to intimate it with an Executive proposal to establish a N500 billion COVID-19 Crisis Intervention Fund.
National Assembly leadership meet ministers on planned 2020 budget review
The Leadership of the National Assembly on Wednesday held a meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies from the Executive arm of Government to brainstorm on the impact of Coronavirus pandemic on the Nigerian economy.
Lagos Assembly sets up committee over suspended members
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday set up a committee to look into the recent removal of two principal officers and the suspension of two members.
Kwara courts central bank on anchor borrowers scheme
Kwara state government says its in talks with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, over its Anchor Borrowers’ Scheme, ABS, stating that it hopes that the Apex bank could move its threshold borrowings for business in Kwara.
Oyo governor signs Amotekun bill into law
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, signed the Oyo State Security Network Agency Bill 2020 for the establishment of Amotekun Corps into law.
ECOWAS Parliament: Sierra Leonean, Nigerian emerge speaker, deputy
Hon. Boucary Chaibou from Republic of Niger was elected as Second Deputy Speaker; Hon. Aklesso Atcholi from Togo as Third Deputy Speaker, while Hon. Adja Pinto from Guinea Bissau was elected as the Fourth Deputy.
Crisis in Kano Assembly over ‘attempt to dethrone’ Emir Sanusi
There was crisis in the Kano State House of Assembly on Monday over alleged attempt to dethrone the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi.
Senate president urges religious leaders to pray for Nigeria
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called on religious leaders in the country to pray for Nigeria and its leadership, saying that the country will eventually overcome its tribulations.
Kaduna Assembly elects new speaker, deputy
The Kaduna State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, elected Yusuf Zailani as the new speaker of the house.
Miyetti Allah wants members included in Amotekun corps
Alhaji Yakubu Bello, Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Oyo State chapter, on Monday, called for the inclusion of members of Miyetti Allah into the Amotekun Corps in the state.
Taraba Assembly passes vote of confidence on Governor Ishaku
The Taraba State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the state governor Darius Ishaku amidst the controversies trailing his absence from the state for over two months.
Protest as House of Reps pass Senator Omo-Agege’s bill to establish polytechnic in Delta
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish a polytechnic in the Orogun area of Delta State.
Imo guber: Fresh issues before apex court on two-thirds majority
As the Supreme Court, today, begins hearing of the appeal filed by former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, challenging the nullification of his election, fresh facts show that Senator Hope Uzodinma may not have got the constitutional requirements to be declared the winner.
Governor Wike: Nigeria would make tremendous progress if executive, legislative arms do their jobs
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that if the Executive and Legislative Arms of Government carry out their official responsibilities in line with the constitution, Nigeria would make tremendous progress.
Gombe senator appoints 118 constituency aides
A Nigerian senator, Bulus Amos, representing Gombe South Senatorial District, on Thursday said he has approved the appointment of 118 constituency aides.
Imo speaker, other lawmakers defect to APC
The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Collins Chiji, and seven other members of the house have announced their defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Speaker Gbajabiamila: Chinese doctors must be quaratined
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