Nigeria, May 21 -- Senate President Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the controversy over new requirements for accreditation of journalists intending to cover the National Assembly.

Mr Saraki said he was never part of the decision that led to the new guidelines.

The management of the National Assembly on Monday issued new guidelines for the accreditation of journalists covering the parliament.

The stringent provisions allow television, independent producers and online media to present only one reporter for accreditation. Each of them could present another as cameraman or photographer.

Radio stations are allowed to have only one reporter.

They also set tough benchmarks on newspaper sales, internet audience, experience, tax clearance and ...