Senate orders FG to recall Nigeria’s High Commissioner in S/Africa

The Senate has asked the Executive arm of government to recall Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa following the spate of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals. The Senate also asked the Executive to file a suit at the International Criminal Court against the Zulu King, Goodwill Zwethilini, whose comments allegedly set off the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

President Jonathan rejects constitution amendment

President Goodluck Jonathan has refused to give assent to some sections of the Nigerian Constitution amended by the National Assembly. Federal and State lawmakers had approved some sections in the constitution for amendment and sent it to the president for assent.

APC and PDP lawmakers jostle for House Speaker job

A Professor of Law and Political Science, Mojeed Alabi, has joined the league of members of the House of Representatives, warming up to contest the leadership of the green chamber during the inauguration of the eighth National Assembly in June.

The lawmaker, a first-time member in the lower chamber, was former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, from Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency.

Jonathan reiterates commitment to implementation of CONFAB report

President Goodluck Jonathan has again stated his willingness to implement the decisions reached by the delegates at last year's National Conference. Speaking at the flag off of his presidential campaign in Lagos on Thursday, the President noted that the reason why the document has not yet been adopted is because of the crisis facing the present National Assembly. He called on the electorate to ensure that the vote for legislators that will represent them well and see to the implementation of that report.

Okonjo-Iweala presents 2015 budget to NASS

In a brief ceremony today, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, presented the 2015 budget estimates to both chambers of the National Assembly. She was accompanied by the Director General of the Budget Office and some other Ministers including Senator Bala Mohammed.

Federal Lawmakers advocate special polling units for displaced persons

Members of the Senate in the National Assembly have expressed concerns that some internally displaced persons in the north may be disenfranchised as a result of their present predicament.

The Senators have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to establish special polling units in order not to deprive them of their constitutional right to vote.

Okonjo-Iweala to present 2015 budget to NASS on Wednesday

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will on Wednesday 17th December present the 2015 budget estimate to the National Assembly on behalf of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Dr. Okonjo-Iweala held a closed door meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives today after which she confirmed to journalists that the budget was ready to be presented tomorrow.

Nigerian Lawmakers plot to impeach President Jonathan

In the aftermath of last week's outrage at the National Assembly where the police invaded the legislative chambers and fired tear gas at lawmakers, some aggrieved legislators have begun a plot to unseat the President for what they believe to be a conspiracy to undermine the sanctity of the legislature.

Corruption: Oba of Lagos accuses Obasanjo of hypocrisy

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has criticised former President, Olusegun Obasanjo for not practising what he now preaches while he occupied the presidency. At an event in Lagos for the presentation of the autobiography of the pioneer Chiariman of Nigeria's anti graft agency, ICPC, Obasanjo who chaired the occasion had lashed out at the Jonathan-led administration and the legislature for massive corruption and failure to improve the well-being of the citizenry.

Senate condemn police invasion of National Assembly

The Senate has condemned the recent invasion of the National Assembly complex by the police, accusing the law enforcement agency of compromising the sanctity and integrity of parliament.

Taking turns to speak, some of the senators expressed discontent over the 'unconstitutional, criminal and illegal' act of the police as they engaged lawmakers in a 'show of force'.

Obasanjo lashes out at Jonathan again, condemns corrupt National Assembly

'An old saying goes that fish starts to rot from the head. If the head is rotten, there is nothing left for the body'. These were the words of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo at the presentation of an autobiography of Justice Mustapha Akanbi, pioneer Chairman of Nigeria's anti graft agency, ICPC.

Obasanjo criticised the administration of President Jonathan for failing to address the rampant corruption and unemployment in the country noting that 'the often quoted GDP growth neither reflects on the living conditions of most of our people nor on most of the indigenous industries'.

Tambuwal reacts to rumours of his arrest

In reaction to rumours that have been circulating the Nigerian media in the last 24 hours that the Inspector General of Police has ordered that the Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tamuwal should be invited to the Force Headquarters for questioning on his alleged role in the crisis that engulfed the National Assembly on Thursday morning, and that he should be arrested if he resisted, the Speaker has now issued a statement saying that he is ready to respond to the invitation by the police.

Presidency summons Inspector General of Police over NASS chaos

Following the chaotic show of shame that unfolded at the National Assembly complex yesterday, the Vice President, Namadi Sambo today summoned the Inspector General of Police to the Presidential Villa to provide explanation on the invasion of the assembly complex by policemen.

Chaos at the National Assembly as police fire tear gas at lawmakers

Drama unfolded at the National Assembly complex on Thursday morning as police officers engaged in thorough screening of lawmakers and denied some of them entry into the premises. Many of the lawmakers had to climb the entrance gate in order to gain access to the legislative chambers.

Senate President overrules defection of lawmakers

There was drama today in the National Assembly as the Senate President, David Mark stopped some senators from moving from the ruling party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). It all started when Senator Bukola Saraki from Kwara State stood up to speak on behalf of the senators in question. Quoting a section of the constitution he challenged the Senate President's decision not to read out the defection letters when the senators had the right to move to another party of their choice.