The resumption of the Senate from its two months recess will witness extensive work on key issues of governance with emphasis on diligent law-making, effective representation and thorough oversight of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said this on Tuesday in his welcome address to the lawmakers as they…
Who Leads The National Assembly?
Trouble is brewing in the coming ninth National Assembly as law makers get set to assert their independence The stage is set for a battle royale for the leadership of the ninth National assembly. To avoid a repeat of what happened in the eight National Assembly where independent candidates emerged as senate president and speaker…
Lawmakers’ move to amend constitution suffers another setback
The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja has asked the National Assembly to stop further actions aimed at amending the 1999 constitution. The order was given by Mahmud Mohammed, Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN led seven-man panel of justices of the apex court on Thursday morning. President Goodluck Jonathan had filed an application against…
PDP lawmakers can’t stop us – Ekiti Speaker
Contrary to the expectations of political observers, the Ekiti State House of Assembly has remained calm 24 hours after the embattled 19 All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmakers resumed their legislative duties on Wednesday at the House of Assembly. The lawmakers, led by Adewale Omirin, the alleged impeached Speaker of the House, have been discharging their…
Seven Out Of 19 lawmakers Impeach Ekiti Speaker
Seven out of 19 lawmakers on Monday, sat and announced that they had impeached Dr. Adewale Omirin, Ekiti Speaker on Governor Ayodele Fayose’s order.