The Parliament

1st anniversary: President Tinubu, NASS Relationship Mutually Beneficial – Speaker Abbas The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the cordial relationship between the executive and legislative arms of the Federal Government, saying it is good for democracy. Speaker Abbas, while giving the votes of thanks at a …

President Tinubu Unveils New National Anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” at 4th Republic Silver Jubilee Celebration President Bola Tinubu marked the Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s 4th Republic by launching the recitation of the new National Anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”, before a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. This milestone also coincided with the first anniversary of President …

Senate Proposes Upgrade of Oloibiri Airstrip to Air Force Base to Boost Development in Bayelsa   The Nigerian Senate has recently put forth a proposal to revamp the abandoned Shell Airstrip at Oloibiri oil well one, located in Bayelsa, with the intention to transform it into a modern Air Force Base. This decision came after Senator Benson Agadaga, representing Bayelsa …

Senate Advocates Returning to Nigeria’s Former National Anthem In a significant development in the Nigerian Senate, a proposed bill to revert to the country’s previous national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” has gained momentum and passed a crucial second reading. The decision to swap the current anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” with the former composition stems from its adoption during the …

Senate Calls for Special Funds to Address Power Outages in the North East During Wednesday’s Senate session, lawmakers urgently requested the Federal Government to allocate a special intervention fund for the maintenance of transmission lines in the country. This call was prompted by the ongoing power crisis in the North East region, where crucial power lines have been destroyed, resulting …

Senate Takes Decisive Action Following Herdsmen Attack in Kogi State In the wake of the recent tragic attack in Kogi state, where innocent citizens fell victim to the violence allegedly perpetrated by herdsmen, the Nigerian Senate made a bold move during Tuesday’s plenary session to address the pressing issue of insecurity that continues to plague the nation. Senator Isa Jibrin, …

Rep Wale Calls For Increased Funding for Medical Research To Prevent Future Health Challenges Nigerian House of representatives has mandated it Committees on Healthcare Services and Health Institutions to investigate the state of Medical Research institutes in the country in order to Combat Future Unforeseen Novel Medical Challenges. This resolution was sequel to a motion moved by Hon.Wale Hammed representing …

Senate Halts Consideration of Electricity Tariff Hike During a recent session, the Nigerian Senate decided to suspend discussions on a report from a committee that was investigating a potential increase in electricity tariffs. This decision came after a debate among members of the Senate committee on power regarding the proposed hike by distribution companies. Some lawmakers expressed opposing views on …

Tinubu Proposes N24.6 Billion Refunds for State Airports Takeover In a significant move to further bolster the infrastructure development initiatives within the Nigerian aviation sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recently forwarded a letter to the Nigerian Senate seeking approval for the federal government’s acquisition of two state airports and a substantial refund totaling N24.6 billion to the respective states …

Senate Adjourns Plenary Over the Demise of Honorable Isa Dogonyaro, Jigawa Lawmaker In a solemn and poignant moment during Tuesday’s plenary session, the Nigerian Senate came together to mourn the passing of Hon. Isa Dogonyaro, a beloved member of the House of Representatives representing the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State. The 46-year-old lawmaker, known for his dedication to public …