The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives Hon. Benjamin Kalu has proposed a three pillar framework aimed at repositioning the European Union, Africa relationship for deeper, long term transformation. Kalu spoke Wednesday while speaking virtually at the Meeting of the Conference of Delegation Chairs (CDC) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France with his presentation focusing […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen on Thursday set up a seven-man ad-hoc committee to probe the allegations of discrepancies between the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions subsequently assented and gazetted. The committee is to be chaired by Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara. Other members of the committee include […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Service Matters has commenced an oversight visit to the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Kubwa, Abuja to assess its operations and performance. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Sani Umar Bala described the engagement as significant as it marked the Committee’s first official interaction with the Institute under […]
President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. Ahead of the presentation, a formal notification from the Presidency is expected to be read on the floor of the House of Representatives when plenary resumes on Thursday, informing lawmakers and […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has told the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee probing expenditure in the power sector that inadequate funding and other operational challenges have delayed the completion of more than 100 transmission projects nationwide. At a resumed investigative hearing on Tuesday, TCN’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, said […]
The Public Accounts Committee, PAC of the House of Representatives has given the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) a firm deadline to conclude its reconciliation with the Ministry of Finance and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) over alleged unremitted revenues to the Federal Account. Chairman of the committee, Bamidele Salam issued the ultimatum on Tuesday […]
The House of Representatives Joint Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) has moved to resolve the lingering dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), summoning the parties and directing an immediate cessation of public hostilities. The joint committees, chaired by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and Hon. […]
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the management of Ibadan, Benin and Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Companies over more than ₦100 billion in outstanding payments owed to the Federation Account. The committee issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and Port Harcourt Electricity […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has refuted reports suggesting that he has declared interest in the 2027 Abia State governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu in Abuja, Kalu described the report, attributed to an online platform, Native Reporters, as false, misleading […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, Saturday buried his wife, Agnes Nwakaego Abiante, at his family compound in Ukwa Community, Ngo Urban, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The burial attracted a large crowd, including Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, members of the National Assembly, community leaders, women groups and associates […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has called on African countries to adopt a unified and coherent approach in responding to the changing global political order. Abbas made the call at the 3rd General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) held in Rabat, Morocco, where he […]
The House of Representatives on Thursday announced significant progress in the ongoing Constitution review process, with 44 harmonised amendment bills now ready for consideration and voting. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, House Spokesman, Hon. Akin Rotimi said the 10th Assembly is committed to regular public engagement and transparency as it carries out what […]
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating alleged unlawful deductions of taxes and sundry charges from public servants and the general public’s bank accounts has given Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) 72 hours to submit all requested documents to the panel. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Kelechi Nwogu issued the ultimatum on Tuesday in Abuja during […]
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) until Monday, December 15 to appear before it and submit all outstanding documents on audit queries relating to the company’s 2021 financial operations. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Bamidele Salam, issued the ultimatum on Monday during a sitting […]
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Decommissioning and Abandonment has faulted the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over alleged non compliance with provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The committee said poor enforcement of the law has continued to hinder proper […]
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the National Assembly to urgently conclude work on the 2025 Constitution Review process, warning that further delays threaten national stability, democratic trust and the credibility of upcoming elections. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the groups expressed deep concern over the House of Representatives’ […]
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating power sector spending from 2007 to 2024 has queried the Azura-Edo Independent Power Plant over ₦18 billion it received from the Federal Government in 2023. At the resumed hearing on Monday in Abuja, the committee chairman, Arch. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said records showed that Azura received more […]
Nigeria loses an estimated $9 to $10 billion yearly to post harvest waste, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Davidorlah Nigeria Limited, Mr. Segun Alabi has said. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja Monday, Alabi said the losses, caused by poor harvesting, weak storage systems and inadequate processing, continue to weaken food security and […]
A former Niger Delta agitator, Endurance Amagbein, has called on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, to reopen investigations into the March 17, 2024 military raid on Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, where about 80 persons were reportedly killed. In a statement issued in Abuja Sunday, […]
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has condemned the persistent failure of key government agencies and private operators to honour its invitations or submit requested documents. At the resumed hearing Friday in Abuja, Chairman of the committee, Arch. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said members […]