Reps Hit Record with 2,747 Bills in Three Years
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it has introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, describing the achievement as the highest legislative output since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. The figures were unveiled on Monday during a media briefing at the […]
Agbese Warns NYSC Reforms Threaten National Unity
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He warned that some of the changes could undermine the scheme’s core mandate of national integration and weaken Nigeria’s national […]
Reps Push Tougher Laws, Special Court for Oil Thieves
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft has called for tougher laws and the establishment of a special court to prosecute crude oil thieves and pipeline vandals, saying existing legal frameworks are no longer strong enough to deter offenders. Chairman of the Committee, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, made the call at […]
Reps to Push Reserved Seats for PWDs After Women’s Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker Abbas Tajudeen says the House of Representatives will push for constitutionally reserved legislative seats for persons with disabilities (PWDs) after concluding work on the proposed special seats for women. Speaker Abbas made this known on Thursday in Abuja while hosting a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) delegation led by the UN […]
NILDS Inaugurates ACTU to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Fight
By Zainab Bakare, Julian Osamoto The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance with the inauguration of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The institute says the new unit will help prevent corruption, promote integrity and strengthen internal accountability mechanisms. Speaking at the […]
Kalu Urges African Parliaments to Fund Climate Action
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on African parliaments to back climate policies with dedicated funding, warning that legislation alone cannot effectively address the continent’s growing environmental challenges. Speaking on Thursday at the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE) Parliamentary Reception at the House of […]
Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment on State Police
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has passed the bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of state police services across Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s long-running debate on decentralised policing The process attracted observation and monitoring by the Chief of Staff to the president, Rt […]
Kalu Showcases Nigeria’s Green Economy to Global Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged global investors to channel funds into Nigeria’s green economy, highlighting renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, clean transportation, and resilient infrastructure as major investment opportunities. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria Climate Investment Summit during London Climate Action Week, Kalu said Nigeria is […]
Assessing 10th National Assembly: Achievements, Challenges, Road Ahead
By Jumoke Abubakar When the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 13, 2023, Nigerians expected a legislature that would not only make laws but also respond to the pressing realities of economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and demands for good governance. Two years into its tenure, the Assembly, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and […]
Minority Caucus Demands Apology from House Spokesman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded a public apology from the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jnr., over the misrepresentation of the House’s position on insecurity and governance issues. The caucus warned that it will petition the House Committee on Ethics […]