The House of Representatives Thursday queried the Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc, Mr. Johnson Akinowo, over the utilisation of ₦4.099 billion generated as regulatory income in the 2025 fiscal year. Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Hon. Abiodun James Faleke, raised the concerns during a review of NBET’s […]
A report by the Auditor-General for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils, submitted to the House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, has indicted the six Area Councils of Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali over various financial infractions running into over N100 billion. The audit report for the year ended 31 December […]
A former Governor of Benue State and ex-Senator representing Benue North-East, Senator Gabriel Suswam has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal conflicts and unresolved leadership disputes within the party. Suswam, in a resignation letter dated February 4, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Mbagber Council […]
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating Agricultural Subsidies, Intervention Funds, Aids and Grants Programmes from 2015 to 2025 has threatened constitutional action against some government agencies and financial institutions. The threat followed their failure to honour invitations to appear before the committee. The warning was issued Wednesday during an investigative hearing at the National […]
The House of Representatives has inaugurated an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate and appraise the performance of concessionaires operating federal air and sea port terminals and related shipping activities between 2006 and 2025. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas represented by Hon. Loari Kwamoti at the inauguration held Tuesday at the National Assembly, Abuja said the […]
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the non-release of over ₦174 billion agricultural intervention funds received from international development partners, following a motion raised under a Matter of Urgent Public Importance. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Bello A. Ka’oje seeks to unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged withholding of funds meant to boost […]
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating agricultural subsidies, intervention funds, aids and grants has summoned the Ministers of Finance, Agriculture and the Auditor General of the Federation over the utilisation of funds released for agricultural programmes between 2015 and 2025. The summons, issued Tuesday during the committee’s sitting in Abuja followed what lawmakers described […]
The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has called for the constitutional entrenchment of rotational presidency between Nigeria’s North and South, describing it as essential for equity, political stability and national unity. The call formed part of resolutions reached at the Forum’s 2026 National Summit held Saturday in Abuja with the theme “National Unity and […]
The chairman, House of Representatives Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, has faulted remarks by the Deputy Spokesperson of the House, Hon. Philip Agbese, dismissing the committee’s interim report on alleged alterations to the Tax Reforms Acts. Ogene warned that downplaying the report could enable impunity and undermine the integrity […]
Doctors and nurses at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) have raised alarm over what they describe as punitive salary payments by the Benue State Government amid the ongoing industrial action at the tertiary health institution. Findings show that striking resident doctors at BSUTH received between ₦25,000 and ₦35,000 as January salary, a fraction […]
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure between 2007 and 2024 has summoned the Managing Directors of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) and Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) over their failure to appear before it on Thursday. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Al-Mustapha Ibrahim, expressed strong dissatisfaction with […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has refused to commission the newly constructed Ozuitem–Uzuakoli road in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, insisting that contractors must first repair a failed section of the project. Kalu took the decision on Tuesday after commissioning the 5km Alayi–Ugwueke–Akaeze road, a major inter state […]
The House of Representatives Press Corps and parliamentary media teams Monday held a one day capacity building retreat on digital governance and legislative reporting, organised by the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs with support from Paradigm Initiative. Speaking at the event in Abuja, Chairman of the Committee and House Spokesman, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi […]
A civil society organisation, the National Vanguard for Democratic Coalition (NVDC), has thrown its weight behind the renewed impeachment move against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of persistent disregard for constitutional provisions and the authority of the State House of Assembly. The group urged the Assembly to exhaust all constitutional options […]
The recent advertisement by the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) seeking to engage retired and newly qualified midwives has triggered widespread concern, coming at a time when nurses under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Benue State chapter, are on an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries and allowances. At the heart […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has congratulated the Super Eagles for qualifying for the semi-finals of the ongoing 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following their 2–0 victory over Algeria on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Speaker Abbas praised the national team for their […]
A pro-democracy group, Vanguard for Democracy and Peace, has warned that the rule of law in Rivers State would be gravely undermined if the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is stalled. The group described the impeachment proceedings initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly as constitutional and lawful, insisting that any attempt […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu Friday commissioned a 1000KVA solar-powered electricity project in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State as part of efforts to improve power supply and stimulate economic activities in the area. The project, which is expected to provide reliable and sustainable electricity to Bende headquarters and […]
The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South East, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu for his efforts at uniting the party in Abia State, urging leaders to build a stronger alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Arodiogbu, who also […]
Founder of TOS Foundation Africa and Chief Executive Officer of the TOS Group of Companies, Chief (Mrs) Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche, has been named among Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People for 2025 by Ranks Africa. The recognition highlights her work in advancing inclusive governance, gender equity and citizen participation across Nigeria and the continent. Over the […]