Reps Approve Extension of 2025 Capital Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to extend the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act by an additional three months, shifting the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026. The bill, which amends the 2025 Appropriation Act, was presented during an emergency plenary […]
Reps to Hold Emergency Sitting on Budget Extension Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives will convene an emergency sitting on Monday, June 15, 2026, to consider legislation seeking a further extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget. In a notice issued to all lawmakers, on Sunday night, the Acting Clerk of the House, Ibrahim Sidi, said […]
Insecurity: Kalu Pushes Local Arms Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of arms and military equipment, saying Nigeria must reduce its dependence on foreign imports to effectively address growing security challenges. A statement on Sunday by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to Kalu, says he also urges the […]
House of Reps Mourns Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the death of Rep. Yaya Bauchi-Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State. In a statement by the House Spokesman, on Friday night Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, the House says he died in Abuja after a brief illness. The Gombe State Caucus confirmed his […]
House of Reps Marks Democracy Day, Calls for Nation Building
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has joined Nigerians in commemorating Democracy Day 2026, marking 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in the country. In a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi (MNIPR), the House says the anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey and renew commitment to […]
Senate Clears State Police Bill Through Second Reading
By Anayo Akwitti A bill seeking to establish state police and transfer policing powers to subnational governments in order to strengthen internal security architecture across the federation on Thursday scaled through the second reading at the Senate. The bill, which enjoys broad support among all senators across political divides, was referred to the Senate […]
Reps Pass State Police Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed the proposed State Police Bill, marking a major step toward restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture and decentralising policing across the country. The constitutional amendment bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment […]
Reps Minority Caucus Elects Agbedi as Minority Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has elected Rep. Fredrick Agbedi as the new Minority Leader of the House. The announcement was made by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Thursday, following a consensus decision by minority lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly. According to Abbas, the […]
SEDC Reaffirms Transparency After Senate Oversight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and full disclosure following an interactive session with the Senate Committee on the Commission as part of the National Assembly’s oversight responsibilities. The Commission said it briefed lawmakers in detail on its financial position, operations, procurement processes, institutional development, strategic […]
Barau Urges Universities to Turn Research into wealth
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin has urged universities and other tertiary institutions in the country to prioritise research and its commercialisation as done by higher institutions in developed nations. Senator Barau made the call when he received the management of the North West University, Kano led by the Vice […]