Tax Act Controversy: We Are Aware – NASS
The National Assembly has moved swiftly to address growing public controversy surrounding the passage, presidential…
Tax Act Controversy: We Are Aware – NASS
The National Assembly has moved swiftly to address growing public controversy surrounding the passage, presidential assent, and gazetting of four major tax-related laws signed in 2025. In a statement issued on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly, the management confirmed it is aware of widespread commentary questioning the harmonisation process between the Senate…
Senate extends 2025 fiscal year to March 2026
Senate Passes ₦43.5trn Revised 2024 Budget. Extends 2025 fiscal year to March 2026 The Senate has approved a revised ₦43.561 trillion 2024 Appropriation Act and a reworked 2025 budget framework, following the passage of the Appropriation (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bills. The bills were considered at the Committee of Supply and plenary, and subsequently passed by…
We are on a rescue mission – Barau
Former federal lawmakers from Kano State have endorsed the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, for the governorship race in Kano State. The group, comprising lawmakers who served in the second, third, and present fourth republics, made the endorsement during a courtesy visit to…
2026 BUDGET SPEECH “BUDGET OF CONSOLIDATION, RENEWED RESILIENCE AND SHARED PROSPERITY
Presented by: His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja, Friday, 19 December 2025 PROTOCOLS o Distinguished Senate President, o Rt. Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives, o Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, o…
Senate Confirms Jimoh Ibrahim, and others as ambassadorial designates
The Senate has confirmed Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, APC, Ondo South; the immediate past Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Yakubu Mahmoud; Senator Ita Enang, Reno Omokri; Senator Grace Bent and Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut as non- Career Ambassadorial Designates Also cleared on Thursday were Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, immediate past sole administrator of Rivers…
JUST IN: FOUR RIVERS LAWMAKERS LOYAL TO GOVERNOR FUBARA DEFECT FROM PDP TO APC
Four members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are: 1. Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency 2. Hon. Boniface Emerengwa, representing Ikwerre/Emuoha Federal Constituency 3. Hon. Boma Goodhead, representing Asari-Toru Federal…
HALLOWMACE FOUNDATION AFRICA CALLS FOR URGENT INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS TO TAX REFORM LAWS; DEMANDS IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF IMPLEMENTATION
Hallowmace Foundation Africa, a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting transparency, constitutional governance, and public accountability, issues a strong statement today regarding the grave allegations raised by concerned lawmakers in the House of Representatives. It has come to our attention, and is now a matter of public concern, that the versions of the recently passed tax…
Barau Seeks End To Bandit Incursions
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended security operatives for rescuing three of the five persons kidnapped in Zurin Mahauta village in Lakwaya town, Gwarzo LGA of Kano State, by bandits on Sunday night. Bandits suspected to be from neighbouring states stormed the village last night and abducted five persons….
FG Halts NAFDAC Action on Sachet Alcohol Ban After Reps’ Intervention
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has directed the suspension of all actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml pet bottles products, pending the conclusion of consultations and the issuance of a final directive. In a statement issued on Monday, by Terrence Kuanum, Special Adviser…
SEEKING TRUTH IN LAW: WHY AKPABIO’S COURT MOVE IS ABOUT DUE PROCESS AND NOT INTIMIDATION
In the wake of a contentious ₦200 billion defamation suit filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the court of public opinion has been swift to render judgment. The dominant narrative frames this legal action as a classic case of a powerful man using his position to intimidate and silence an accuser….
