How Nigerian lawmakers padded 2024 budget with over N53 billion vague projects

The claim by a senator, Abdul Ningi, that over N53 billion worth of projects in the 2024 Appropriations Act are without a specific location, is true, a check by PREMIUM TIMES has revealed. The suspended lawmaker, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, recently accused the leadership of the Senate of fraudulently smuggling projects into the … Read more

Nigerian lawmakers demand urgent rescue of 200 abducted pupils in Kaduna

The House of Representatives has asked the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to coordinate the rescue of the over 200 students abducted by terrorists in Kuriga, a community in Kaduna State, North-west Nigeria. The House reached the resolution during Tuesday’s plenary session. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public … Read more

Five proposals lawmaker wants for Nigeria’s Electoral Act

Nigerian lawmakers have initiated another round of amendments to the Electoral Act, as the country continues to pursue a “perfect law governing elections in Nigeria.” The Act underwent a comprehensive review in 2021 and was assented to by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The last alteration received commendations from Nigerians, particularly for recognizing the use of … Read more