Tag: national assembly
Senate to back emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa today [DETAILS]
Few hours before President Goodluck Jonathan declared a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States, the Senate gave ...
Running against GEJ: Tony Anenih, PDP leaders in secret meeting with Tambuwal
by Hauwa Gambo As the rumours intensify about a presidential bid by Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker of the House of Representatives, ...
Temie Giwa: This is what a feminist looks like (Y! FrontPage)
In other to change this status quo, most of us must become feminists. Many women are not satisfied with staying ...
Nasir El-Rufai: Nigeria’s budget and the dance of masquerades
by Nasir El-Rufai The House of Representatives came up with a different figure entirely and issued a threat to ...
Opinion: 10 million agric phones: The National Assembly should act now
by Eze Onyekpere There is no empirical evidence showing that there are 10 million farmers in Nigeria who need telephones ...
This is important – We are underestimating the problem, and overstating our capacity (#NewLeadership Series by Chude Jideonwo)
by Chude Jideonwo Government is the most important force for change in any society so ultimately to make any sustainable ...
Bad marriages – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze What I find interesting is that the current leader of the”geographical expression” has now deemed it fit ...
Fuel subsidy: Major fuel crisis imminent as FG’s ‘cheques bounce’ at CBN
by Isi Esene Another storm might be brewing with regards fuel subsidy payment to oil marketers as most of them ...
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Something positive from the Okonjo-Iweala kidnap (YNaija FrontPage)
by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji There is no question. The dramatic kidnap and subsequent release of the Minister of Finance’s mother ...
Opinion: Between Sanusi’s megalomania and the evil spirit at the Mint
by Theophilus Ilevbare The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, The Volcano, as he is now fondly ...
“We might be next” – National Assembly members express fear over ’embarrassing level’ of violence
by Isi Esene Some members of the House of Assembly have expressed their worry at the spate of violent crimes in ...
Dele Momodu: Time to build a modern Nigeria (Part IV)
I have watched, and listened to, our President. He speaks like someone who really wants to succeed but lacks the ...
Temie Giwa: The Nigerian political opposition’s poison (YNaija FrontPage)
The opposition’s strategy is to steal the Sout-West and the North from PDP by presenting a northern favorite through CPC ...
LegalNaija: Understanding the Nigeria Terrorism Prevention Act
by Adedunmade Onibokun The right to share privileged information with a person’s legal Attorney is also protected provided that the ...
Just a few trillions: President Jonathan wants N4.92trn in new budget
by Hauwa Gambo Your President has introduced his budget to the National Assembly, and all he wants are a few ...
“We want to contest too, remove the age barrier” – Youth Alliance tells National Assembly
by Stanley Azuakola The National Assembly would soon embark on another constitution review process. On the 11th, 12th and 13th October, the senate ...
N5000 note reversal: Even the PDP is happy, says publicity secretary
by Stanley Azuakola Maybe one of the good things about the majority protest against CBN’s proposed new N5000 note was ...
“Stop threatening the president” – Presidency warns critics
by Stanley Azuakola The presidency has responded to the National Assembly’s threat to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan over his failure ...
Man-in-a-hurry: President Jonathan bombards National Assembly with requests
by Stanley Azuakola The National Assembly has resumed work after going on recess for two months. Apparently, President Goodluck Jonathan has ...
House of Representatives says NO to N5,000 note, Oteh’s reinstatement
by Stanley Azuakola The National Assembly has returned from its two months rest. And just in case Nigerians did not ...
Temie Giwa: A silent National Assembly (YNaija FrontPage)
How can a multi millionaire understand the pressing plight of the average Nigerian when his or her life is so ...
Opinion: In defence of House of Reps
by Oke Epia In as much as destructive criticism is unhelpful and unpatriotic, the same can be said of the ...
Supreme Court sacks senators, House member
by Isi Esene There was a legal avalanche yesterday with the courts’ sacking of three members of the House of ...
“Is there anybody you trust?” – Read transcript of alleged Lawan/Otedola $3 million conversation
by Doyin Jaiyesimi For those of you who have been asking for the famous Femi-Farouk bribe audio transcript, we have been working ...
Show us your money, court orders National Assembly
by Stanley Azuakola How much do members of the National Assembly earn? What the public knows is mere hear-say, and ...
Segun Adeniyi’s column today: “I go chop your dollar!”
by Segun Adeniyi Whatever you may say about the State Security Service (SSS), one thing you must concede to them ...
The forgotten case files: 21 National Assembly probes in 4 years, where are the results?
by Stanley Azuakola Since 2008 till date, there has been a total of twenty-one major National Assembly probes. That comes down ...
“I will ask you to leave” – President Jonathan threatens ministers as he approves N4.697 trillion budget
by Lekan Olanrewaju President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday approved the N4.697 trillion budget passed by the National Assembly and signed the ...
Ken Nnamani says OBJ is a liar
by Hauwa Gambo As we reported on Friday, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo had claimed, in an exclusive interview with Channels ...
WATCH: “If I wanted a third term, God would have given it to me” – Obasanjo speaks up in exclusive interview
by Lekan Olanrewaju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken out denying allegations that he was responsible for the proposed third term ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy