Tag: #NationalAssembly
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SENATE CLARIFIES BUS PREACHING BILL, SAYS PROVISION HAS EXISTED SINCE 2007
The Senate has defended the controversial provision in the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Amendment Bill, saying the proposed penalties for preaching, hawking and trading inside commercial vehicles are not new. Lawmakers explained that the provision has been part of the FRSC Act since 2007 and is aimed solely at improving road safety. Senate Leader…
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ACCI CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE TAX BILL, SEEKS WIDER REVIEW
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on lawmakers to suspend consideration of the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) tax amendment bill. According to the chamber, the bill requires wider review to fully assess its potential impact on businesses, employment, and the wider economy. It warned that the proposed changes could place additional…
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APC UNVEILS PLATEAU SENATE, HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATES AFTER PRIMARIES
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the winners of its Senate and House of Representatives primaries in Plateau State. The party’s Primary Election Committee said the exercise was conducted peacefully and transparently across the state’s constituencies and senatorial districts. Among those announced were Sen. Simon Lalong for Plateau South, David Barji for Plateau Central,…
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APC PRIMARY: SENATOR DIKET PLANG LOSES PLATEAU CENTRAL TICKET TO DAVID BARJI
Sen. Diket Plang has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Plateau Central Senatorial District. The primary election, held across Kanke, Pankshin, Kanam, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs, produced Mr David Barji as the party’s candidate. According to the returning officer, Barji scored 57,727 votes, while Plang, the incumbent senator, polled 1,423 votes. The…
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WOMEN GROUPS PUSH FOR SPECIAL SEATS BILL TO BOOST GENDER REPRESENTATION
Women leaders in Lagos are stepping up nationwide advocacy, calling on lawmakers to fast-track a bill they say will fix long-standing gender imbalance in politics. A coalition of women groups in Lagos has renewed calls for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill, urging the National Assembly to create more opportunities for women…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH REMI TINUBU’S BACKING
North-West campaign intensifies as bill to boost women’s representation gathers high-level endorsements. The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign is picking up steam nationwide, following endorsements from Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, and other key political stakeholders. North-West Coordinator, Amb. Aisha Yau, says the support base has widened significantly, thanks to aggressive mobilisation and door-to-door advocacy…
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SENATE CALLS EMERGENCY SITTING AMID ELECTORAL ACT ROW
Lawmakers return Tuesday despite recess, as pressure mounts over election law amendments. The Senate will reconvene for an emergency plenary on Tuesday, February 10, at noon, cutting short its recess that was meant to last until February 24. The directive, issued in a notice dated February 8 and signed by Clerk of the Senate Emmanuel…
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TINUBU SENDS THREE NON-CAREER AMBASSADOR NOMINEES TO SENATE FOR CONFIRMATION
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and approval. The nominees are Kayode Aare from Osun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during Wednesday’s plenary session. He immediately directed the…
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VIETNAM PROPOSES WAIVING HOSPITAL FEES FOR NEAR-POOR AND ELDERLY FROM 2027
The Vietnamese government has put forward a proposal to the National Assembly to waive hospital fees for near-poor households and seniors aged over 75, starting in 2027. This move aims to ease healthcare costs for vulnerable groups. Health Minister Dao Hong Lan revealed the plan during the ongoing 15th National Assembly session on Monday. Additionally,…
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NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN RETURNS TO SENATE AFTER SIX-MONTH SUSPENSION
The Kogi Central senator resumes plenary amid cheers and debate over her suspension controversy. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took her seat in the Senate on Tuesday after completing a six-month suspension imposed over alleged misconduct during a protest against her seat reassignment. Her return sparked warm greetings from colleagues as plenary resumed under Deputy Senate President Barau…
