The National Assembly at exactly 10: 00am commenced the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly with the reading of the proclamation letter from President Muhammadu Buhari by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Maikasua for the inauguration. Consequently, the Deputy Clark of the Senate read names of Senators alphabetically from Aba State and […]

National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is a product of the party and not the party’s leader .

Tension is mounting at the National Assembly following the sealing off of the complex by the men of the Nigeria military, police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,NSCDC.

The inauguration of the Presiding officers of the 8th assembly has thrown the entire three arms zone comprising the presidency, the Supreme Court (Judiciary) and the National Assembly into serious pandemonium following the blocking of roads leading to the secretariat by the armed security personnel.

Feelers from around the National Assembly, Abuja at the moment indicate that the inauguration of 8th National Assembly may likely be put on hold until further notice.

ONE of the bankers standing trial for alleged fraudulent activities totalling N8 billion broke down in tears, yesterday, as her three children came into the courtroom of the Federal High Court to greet her.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it has adopted Senator Bukola Saraki for the position of Senate President in the National Assembly leadership election tomb held today.

The leaders of the Group of Seven industrial nations met for a two-day summit in the Bavarian Alps with a heavy agenda including global terrorism, Ukraine and climate change.

NIGERIANS may get a better glimpse of the direction of our democracy when the leadership of the National Assembly is elected today. Ordinarily, it should be the members who should elect their leadership, but it is obvious that there are more external influences than any of the parties would be willing to admit.

By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor The fangs of the battle A combination of carrot and stick by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC was apparent as the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun briefed the press in the party headquarters yesterday. Part of the carrot was the softer language and appeal […]