Abia State political leaders have assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of renewed support from the South-East ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging that Ndi Igbo will “correct past mistakes” by rallying behind his administration. They spoke Wednesday during a New Year visit by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu to […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for unity and reconciliation within the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging Igbo people to be strategic in their political choices and “invest their votes” for greater political relevance. Kalu spoke Monday during courtesy visits to key APC leaders […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Bamidele Salam has condemned the alleged harassment, unlawful detention and public humiliation of a local government worker in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, describing the involvement of the Nigeria Police Force as shameful and unconstitutional. Salam, who represents Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and […]
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, resilience, and renewed commitment to national development as the country enters the year 2026. In a New Year message issued Thursday in Abuja, the caucus congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for witnessing the dawn of […]
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, have urged Nigerians to embrace hope, unity and resilience as the country ushers in the New Year 2026. In a New Year message issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Abbas called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and optimistic despite the challenges of […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has announced a ₦1 billion support package to boost small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) across Abia State. He made the announcement during a town hall meeting of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) in Bende Local Government Area, where he also distributed trailer loads of […]
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has proposed a N1.75 trillion budget for 2025, themed “Budget of Consolidation,” signaling a shift from transactional to transformational development in the region. Managing Director/CEO Dr. Samuel Ogbugu presented the estimates to the House of Representatives Committee on NDDC during its budget on Tuesday in Abuja, highlighting […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume has pledged full digitization of records and administrative processes in his office to boost digital governance, efficiency and transparency under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSIP 2025). Sen. Akume made the assurance at the flag-off ceremony of the […]
President Bola Tinubu has constituted a reconciliation committee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, appointing the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas as chairman. The appointment marks the second time President Tinubu has entrusted the Speaker with leading a high level reconciliation effort within the ruling party. About four months […]
President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦58.18 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly, vowing that 2026 will mark a decisive shift toward stronger discipline in budget execution and results-driven governance. President Tinubu said the Budget, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” is designed to […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a Pre Enrolment Portal aimed at improving efficiency and user experience in the National Identification Number (NIN) registration process. The digital platform allows applicants within Nigeria and in the Diaspora to capture and submit their biodata online before visiting enrolment centres for biometric capture. According to the […]
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 […]