Tag: NASS
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NASS Reaffirms Protection of Nigerians Abroad as South Africa Tensions Persist
By George Omagbemi The National Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights, safety and dignity of Nigerians living and working abroad, amid continuing concerns over xenophobic attacks and the treatment of Nigerian nationals in South Africa. Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Power, Rep. Joshua Gana, stated this on Monday at a…
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Tinubu’s Prolonged Absence Sparks Constitutional Storm as Lawmakers Demand NASS Action
By Paul Joseph President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prolonged stay outside Nigeria has triggered fresh constitutional controversy, with members of the House of Representatives under the Save Democracy Group (SDG) demanding the immediate reconvening of the National Assembly. The lawmakers are pressing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas,…
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N-Power Beneficiaries storm NASS, Ministry of Finance, Protest Over Unpaid Stipends
By Paul Joseph Beneficiaries of Nigeria’s youth empowerment program on Wednesday, held peaceful demonstrations at the National Assembly and the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja to protest the non-payment of their stipends for the past nine to twelve months. The demonstrators under the umbrella of the National Association of N-Power Beneficiaries carried signs with…