APC Reverses Self, Justifies Nass Invasion
The All Progressives Congress, which had on Tuesday distanced itself from the invasion of the National Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Services’ (DSS) had reversed self on Wednesday, by justifying the action of the DSS. This was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena, in Abuja. The new statement contradicted the earlier position of the party. The new statement read, “Following Tuesday’s incident at the National Assembly, our investigations have now uncovered the sinister plot hatched by the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, to foment violence in the legislative chamber all
Saraki Holds World Press Conference, Says Nass Invasion Act of Cowardice (Full Text)
- There is government within governent under Buhari, he says - Hail Nigerians for standing their ground in defence of democracy come rain, come sunshine The Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bukola Saraki today addressed the whole word in Abuja, described the invasion of the National Assembly as an act of cowardice by those seeking to carry out an illegal impeachment of the leadership of the Senate in flagrant disregard of the law." The Full speech read : "It is a matter of record that yesterday, lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly were prevented from entering the
Failed Impeachment: List of 49 Senators That Signed Saraki Impeachment Revealed
List of 49 senators that appended their signatures in favour of the failed illegal impeachment of the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy Ike Ekweremadu yesterday have been revealed. Recall that in the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday), the operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, invaded the National Assembly and took over the complexes. The DSS operatives also denied many lawmakers, especially those loyal to Saraki and Ewkeremadu access to the chambers while allowing access to those under the All Progressives Congress, APC. Below papers revealed the list of Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who have already
2019: Appeal Court Voided Judgment Stopping Nass From Reodering Election Date
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed the judgment by the Federal High Court, Abuja which voided Section 25 in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018, which sought to dictate the sequence of the next general elections. According to the Nation Newspaper, Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja had, in a judgment on April 25 this year, upheld a suit by Accord Party, to the effect that the National Assembly attempted to usurp the exclusive power of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by seeking to dictate the sequence of elections. But, in a judgment on Wednesday on an appeal by
Budget Was Adjusted Due To Geo Political Imbalances, Nass Replies Buhari
- Raises alarm of nepotism in the budget submited by President Muhammadu Buhari. The National Assembly has said that the 2018 appropriation bill was adjusted to reflect the principles of Federal Character due to geo political imbalances perpetrated by the executive arm of government. In a joint addressed tweeted online by both chambers of the national assembly, they accused the executive arm of government for nepotism. The full speech read: We appreciate the fact that the 2018 Appropriations Law which was passed by the National Assembly on May 16th, 2018 was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, June 20th,
Anti Grazing Law: “Withdraw Your Statement”, Senate Threaten Defence Minister
Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has directed the minister of Defence, Dan Ali to withdraw his statement where he asked state governments to suspend implementation of anti grazing Laws in states where such were enacted. The Senate today said that open grazing law in some states were validly enacted according to the constitution of federal Republic of Nigeria. The Senate has threaten the Defence Minister to immediately withdraw his statement.
Senate Reveals Details of National Assembly Resolutions
The National Assembly has resolved as follows: 1. The Security Agencies must be given marching orders to curtail the sustained killings of Nigerians across the country and protect life and properties of Nigerians as......this is the primary duty of any responsible Government. 2. The systematic harassment and humiliation by the Executive of perceived political opponents, people with contrary opinions including Legislators and Judiciary by the police and other security agencies must stop. 3. There must be strict adherence to the Rule of Law and protection for all citizens by the President and his appointees. 4. The President must be held
Breaking: National Assembly Demands Removal of IGP
The National Assembly after her joint session has demanded the removal of the Inspector General of Police, Mr Idris Ibrahim, failure of which they vow to invoke constitutional power against the president. Details later...
