These 6 former lawmakers in the National Assembly held sway and made their marks for up to two decades before they bowed out. These former lawmakers served in the National Assembly making laws for several years. Interestingly, some of them began their journey in the National Assembly right after the return to democracy in 1999. In most cases, these people were referred to as ‘landlords.’ Unlike the executive arm with a maximum of eight years...
Eleven lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly are from Adamawa State – three in the Senate and eight in the House of Representatives. This article by Catherine Onyeka tells you about them and the constituencies they represent. Adamawa State, also known as the Land of Beauty was created on 27th August 1991 from the defunct Gongola State with Yola as its Capital. It is located in the North-East of Nigeria. It sits on a land...
Nine lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly are from Gombe State – three in the Senate and six in the House of Representatives. This article by Olabode Afurewaju tells you about them and the constituencies they represent. Gombe State, located in northeastern Nigeria, is the 21st largest state, by land mass, and the 32nd most populous state in the country – with an estimated population of about 3.25 million as of 2016. Commonly referred to...
Oluremi Tinubu, from first lady in Lagos to first lady of Nigeria with a stint in the senate in between. Her political trajectory is examined as OrderPaper’s Esther Adedoyin writes on EX-NASS MEMBERS SERIES. Oluremi Tinubu’s political journey began as the First Lady of Lagos State, a role she assumed during her husband’s (Bola Ahmed Tinubu) tenure as governor from 1999 to 2007. She founded the New Era Foundation during this period, a pet project...
Nigeria’s National Assembly is perceived more in a negative light by many in the public domain. But understanding how this all-important arm of government works is vital for anyone interested in governance. This piece provides a simple guide for this purpose The Nigerian National Assembly is the legislative arm of the federal government and operates as a bicameral legislative assembly. Located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, the National Assembly has many legally mandated...
Eleven lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly are from Enugu State – three in the Senate and eight in the House of Representatives. This article by Olabode Afurewaju tells you about them, their Senatorial Districts and their Constituencies. Enugu is Nigeria’s 29th largest and the 22nd most populous state in the country. It is located in the South-East geopolitical zone. Nicknamed the ‘Coal City’, the Igbo people primarily inhabit modern-day Enugu. It is divided between...
Thirteen lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly are from Niger State – three in the Senate and ten in the House of Representatives. This article by Idongesit Ekoh tells you about them and the constituencies they represent. Niger State, established in 1976, lies in the North Central region with a vast landmass of approximately 86,000km² (or roughly 8.6 million hectares). Its capital is Minna. Niger State has 25 Local Government Areas, organized into three senatorial...
Former lawmaker, Senator Rafiu Ibrahim who represented Kwara South is dead. Rafiu Ibrahim, a former Senator who represented Kwara South at the National Assembly between 2015 and 2019 is dead. The former lawmaker died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness at age 57. Ibrahim’s passage was confirmed by his family through a statement signed by his aide, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir. The statement reads “It is with a heavy heart that we announce...
Three lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly are from Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) – one in the Senate and two in the House of Representatives. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), known as the “Center of Unity,” has Abuja serving as both the capital of the FCT and Nigeria. Located in the north-central region of Nigeria, it is the first city meticulously planned in the 1980s by International Planning Associates (IPA). Noteworthy features include...
In this report, OrderPaper’s Sharon Eboesomi gives a breakdown on the Federal Constituencies and Senatorial Districts under the Nigerian National Assembly. The National Assembly (NASS) is the democratically-elected body that represents the interests of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its people, makes laws and holds the Government to account. According to Sections 47-49 of the 1999 Constitution: “There shall be a National Assembly (NASS) for the federation which shall consist of two chambers: the...
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