The spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi Monday called for improved legislative reporting on Nigeria’s automotive industry. He spoke at a one day capacity building programme for the House of Representatives Press Corps in Abuja. The programme, themed “Strengthening Sectoral Policy Communication and Legislative Reporting on Nigeria’s Automotive Industry Development,” was organised […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has declared that the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State remains united ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the party remains a formidable political force in the state. Kalu spoke after a strategic meeting held Saturday night in Abuja which brought together the APC […]
A fresh controversy has erupted in Ebonyi State as a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah and human rights activist, Princess Joy Idam exchanged sharp words over allegations of genocide in Amasiri community. Hon. Ogah, who represents Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency, dismissed claims that Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru committed genocide in Amasiri, […]
The House of Representatives has commenced a structured review of the administration and impact of tax incentives, export incentives, waivers, exemptions and other fiscal support instruments granted by the Federal Government between 2015 and 2025. Chairman of the 19 member Ad-hoc Committee, Hon. James Faleke said that the exercise is aimed at addressing revenue leakages […]
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the non-release of capital funds to the Federal Ministry of Interior. Lawmakers described the situation as a major setback to project execution. The concerns were raised during a budget defence session in Abuja on Tuesday with Chairman of the Senate Committee, […]
The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has stressed the need for digital literacy and technological competence in advancing national development. He urged spouses of lawmakers to embrace digital transformation as a tool for greater community impact. Gbajabiamila spoke while delivering a goodwill message at the Capacity Building Training organised by the […]
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, declaring him the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The endorsement was announced on Sunday at the party’s Pre-Congress and National Convention Stakeholders Meeting held in Bende, Bende Local Government […]
The Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition has called for urgent legislative action following the release of the timetable for the 2027 General Elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement in Abuja on Sunday, the coalition said the announcement of the electoral calendar has brought clarity to political parties, candidates, […]
The Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition has called for urgent legislative action following the release of the timetable for the 2027 General Elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement in Abuja on Sunday, the coalition said the announcement of the electoral calendar has brought clarity to political parties, candidates, […]
A Non-Governmental Organization, NGO, De Norsemen Klub International, DNKI has called on the National Assembly to review certain clauses in the Electoral Amendment Bill to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the organization, Abuja chapter, comrade Solomon Momoh made the appeal Saturday during the chapter’s 2026 Welcome […]
A pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has alleged that party operatives in Ilorin forcefully collected and misused the National Identity Numbers (NIN) of pensioners and students to fraudulently inflate membership figures. The group, led by its coordinator, Abdulganiyu Omowaye, made the allegation in a statement issued Saturday in Abuja, […]
The European University of Nigeria, Abuja (EUN) has been unveiled with a commitment to transform tertiary education through innovative learning models and global academic partnerships. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja Thursday, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Chinedum Ibezim said the institution was established to address gaps in Nigeria’s university system and promote global […]
The Ad-hoc Committee of the House of Representatives probing concession agreements in Nigeria’s air and sea port terminals has issued a seven-day ultimatum to agencies, concessionaires and stakeholders. The directive covers operations spanning 2006 to 2025. Chairman of the committee, Kolawole Davidson Akinlayo announced the decision during a public hearing in Abuja Friday where he […]
A suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties will come up for hearing on February 16, 2026, at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division. The case was filed in December 2025 by the National Forum of Former Legislators, which is urging the court to dissolve the affected […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the presentation of the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and projected cost for the 2027 polls before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters in Abuja Thursday. Amupitan clarified […]
Nigeria’s total capital importation rose to approximately $21 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, representing a significant increase from about $12 billion in 2024 and less than $4 billion in 2023, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed. Oduwole made the revelation while presenting the ministry’s performance highlights […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced plans to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) starting Monday, February 16, 2026. The Commission said the initiative follows a presidential directive aimed at taking NIN registration to the grassroots to ensure that every Nigerian citizen and legal resident is captured in the […]
The House of Representatives has urged tertiary health institutions across Nigeria, particularly university teaching hospitals to prioritise medical research rather than waiting for emergency situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic before taking action. The Chairman of the House Committee on Health Institutions, Dr. Patrick Umoh spoke Tuesday during the budget defence session of Federal University […]
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede has called for urgent strengthening of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to sustain the successes recorded by the Armed Forces in the fight against insurgency and banditry across the country. Oluyede spokeTuesday during the 2025 budget appraisal […]
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson has called for greater accountability, transparency and adoption of both kinetic and non kinetic strategies in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges. Benson made the call during the commencement of the 2026 budget defence session with agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction in Abuja on Tuesday He […]