AFTER OVER 2 MONTHS, NASS COMES BACK
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After over 2 months break NASS resumes Author: Oluwatobi Bolashodun UPDATED: 16 HOURS AGO VIEWS: 44833 Category: Local news, Politics Most lawmakers were absent as the National Assembly resumed on Tuesday, October 9, after it’s long break which it embarked upon on July 24, 2018, Channels TV reports. It was observed to be quite scanty of lawmakers. There is also rejig of the security at the National Assembly as more police officers and police trucks were sighted. There were more security men in unidentified uniform also on the ground with strict instructions not to allow unauthorised persons into the National Assembly. READ ALSO: Negotiations break down as FG reportedly offers N25,000 as new minimum wage Before NASS embarked on its break, there were some pending issues of national interest before parliament which includes the approval of a supplementary budget to fund the 2018 budget and the 2019 general elections. Also pending are several key appointments for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ICPC, deputy CBN governor and AMCON, among others. Recall the National Assembly had embarked on its annual recess on July 24 amidst controversies of defection and preparation for party primaries. It was scheduled to resume on September 25, but it was postponed to October 9 due to the parties primaries. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app In a previous report by NAIJ.com, there is unease at the National Assembly after some senators loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly vowed to remove Senate president, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, as the lawmakers resume from annual recess on Tuesday, October 9. But senators belonging to the People Democratic Party (PDP), are reportedly fighting back and have resolved to resist any illegal move by APC lawmakers to force the Senate president and his deputy out of office, Vanguard reports. The PDP lawmakers have insisted that leadership of the Senate is not by party affiliation but through an election by all the senators. Nigeria Latest News: Is the NASS Leadership Still Capable of Leading Nigeria? |
Disappointment for workers as FG reportedly releases new minimum wage figure Anxiety over NASS resumption as APC senators reportedly plot to sack Saraki, Ekweremadu Atiku shortlists Soludo, Adesina, Chike Obi, Peter Obi, Ekweremadu as running mate Ex-Mend leader defects from APC to PDP with 10,000 loyalists SUBSCRIBE NOW TO GET NEWS EVERY DAY FROM NAIJ.COM SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH NEW VIDEOS EVERYDAY TAGS: 8Th National Assembly Nigeria Nigerian Senate News HOT: Kunle Afolayan Nigerian navy ranks Army ranks How to write application letter The Nigeria police force salary RELATED NEWS Trouble for Fayose as EFCC sets up interrogation special team over corruption charges EFCC sets up special team to grill Fayose over corruption charges After meeting with Obasanjo, Afenifere speaks on endorsing presidential candidate After meeting with Obasanjo, Afenifere speaks on endorsing presidential candidate Fayose cannot cry more than the bereaved - PDP chairman Fayose cannot cry more than the bereaved - PDP chairman Police, INEC, political parties vow to ensure peaceful elections in Yobe We will ensure peaceful elections in 2019 - Yobe police 5 important factors Atiku should consider before picking running mate 5 important factors Atiku should consider before picking running mate These 8 fashionable photos of Toke Makinwa will make you wish to have her wardrobe These 8 fashionable photos of Toke Makinwa will make you wish to have her wardrobe 2019: Obasanjo holds crucial meeting with Afenifere 2019: Obasanjo holds crucial meeting with Afenifere Feedback About Us Advertise with us Categories Contact us Tags info@naij.com Submit your story Privacy Policy Career DMCA Removal SOCIAL Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube News Hausa Latest news in Nigeria SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER APPLICATION NAIJ.COM Media Limited, 2011-2018 All rights reserved 8 Adeleke Street, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Tel: +234 814 650 9067 Email: info@corp.naij.com Contact sales & marketing team Tel: +234 818 000 6245 Email: ads@corp.naij.com Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1197109-breaking-after-2-months-break-nass-resumes.html#1197109
After over 2 months break NASS resumes Author: Oluwatobi Bolashodun UPDATED: 16 HOURS AGO VIEWS: 44833 Category: Local news, Politics Most lawmakers were absent as the National Assembly resumed on Tuesday, October 9, after it’s long break which it embarked upon on July 24, 2018, Channels TV reports. It was observed to be quite scanty of lawmakers. There is also rejig of the security at the National Assembly as more police officers and police trucks were sighted. There were more security men in unidentified uniform also on the ground with strict instructions not to allow unauthorised persons into the National Assembly. READ ALSO: Negotiations break down as FG reportedly offers N25,000 as new minimum wage Before NASS embarked on its break, there were some pending issues of national interest before parliament which includes the approval of a supplementary budget to fund the 2018 budget and the 2019 general elections. Also pending are several key appointments for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ICPC, deputy CBN governor and AMCON, among others. Recall the National Assembly had embarked on its annual recess on July 24 amidst controversies of defection and preparation for party primaries. It was scheduled to resume on September 25, but it was postponed to October 9 due to the parties primaries. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app In a previous report by NAIJ.com, there is unease at the National Assembly after some senators loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly vowed to remove Senate president, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, as the lawmakers resume from annual recess on Tuesday, October 9. But senators belonging to the People Democratic Party (PDP), are reportedly fighting back and have resolved to resist any illegal move by APC lawmakers to force the Senate president and his deputy out of office, Vanguard reports. The PDP lawmakers have insisted that leadership of the Senate is not by party affiliation but through an election by all the senators. Nigeria Latest News: Is the NASS Leadership Still Capable of Leading Nigeria? |
Disappointment for workers as FG reportedly releases new minimum wage figure Anxiety over NASS resumption as APC senators reportedly plot to sack Saraki, Ekweremadu Atiku shortlists Soludo, Adesina, Chike Obi, Peter Obi, Ekweremadu as running mate Ex-Mend leader defects from APC to PDP with 10,000 loyalists SUBSCRIBE NOW TO GET NEWS EVERY DAY FROM NAIJ.COM SUBSCRIBE TO WATCH NEW VIDEOS EVERYDAY TAGS: 8Th National Assembly Nigeria Nigerian Senate News HOT: Kunle Afolayan Nigerian navy ranks Army ranks How to write application letter The Nigeria police force salary RELATED NEWS Trouble for Fayose as EFCC sets up interrogation special team over corruption charges EFCC sets up special team to grill Fayose over corruption charges After meeting with Obasanjo, Afenifere speaks on endorsing presidential candidate After meeting with Obasanjo, Afenifere speaks on endorsing presidential candidate Fayose cannot cry more than the bereaved - PDP chairman Fayose cannot cry more than the bereaved - PDP chairman Police, INEC, political parties vow to ensure peaceful elections in Yobe We will ensure peaceful elections in 2019 - Yobe police 5 important factors Atiku should consider before picking running mate 5 important factors Atiku should consider before picking running mate These 8 fashionable photos of Toke Makinwa will make you wish to have her wardrobe These 8 fashionable photos of Toke Makinwa will make you wish to have her wardrobe 2019: Obasanjo holds crucial meeting with Afenifere 2019: Obasanjo holds crucial meeting with Afenifere Feedback About Us Advertise with us Categories Contact us Tags info@naij.com Submit your story Privacy Policy Career DMCA Removal SOCIAL Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube News Hausa Latest news in Nigeria SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER APPLICATION NAIJ.COM Media Limited, 2011-2018 All rights reserved 8 Adeleke Street, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Tel: +234 814 650 9067 Email: info@corp.naij.com Contact sales & marketing team Tel: +234 818 000 6245 Email: ads@corp.naij.com Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1197109-breaking-after-2-months-break-nass-resumes.html#1197109
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