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 […]
The House of Representatives,Thursday, inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the rising insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) despite the installation of a $460 million CCTV system funded through a Chinese loan. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee in Abuja, Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas described the growing wave of kidnappings, armed […]
Protests again erupted across the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday as private security guards shut down services at several general hospitals over four months of unpaid salaries. Gates at Nyanya, Zuba and Kubwa General Hospitals were blocked, leaving patients stranded outside while health workers were locked out. The guards, hired through private security contractors engaged […]
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms has summoned the Minister of Water Resources, heads of key agencies and signatories to the 2005 concession for the 40MW Dadin Kowa hydropower project. The Committee Chairman, Arch. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu issued the summons on Wednesday in Abuja after Mabon Generating Company’s presentation exposed […]
The House of Representatives on Tuesday held a special plenary session on Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas urging citizens to resist fear and stay united. Abbas warned Nigerians against fake news and misinformation following recent attacks, saying social media abuse was escalating tension. He called on citizens to rely on verified information. […]
The House of Representatives Committee on South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has raised concerns over the non-implementation of key environmental funds under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Julius Gbabojar Pondi, speaking at an interactive session on Tuesday in Abuja, said the failure to operationalise the abandonment and decommissioning fund and […]
The diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have jointly launched a coordinated international campaign aimed at curbing rising cases of visa fraud and protecting vulnerable applicants from exploitation. The #FightingVisaFraud campaign, unveiled during International Fraud Awareness Week (November 16–22), marks an unprecedented level of cooperation among the three countries. A statement from […]
The Southeast Caucus of the House of Representatives has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The lawmakers made the appeal in a statement released after a meeting held in Abuja on Monday, where they reviewed the recent […]
The Niger State Caucus in the National Assembly has condemned the abduction of students of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Agwara Local Government Area, describing it as a tragic reminder of the worsening insecurity in the state. The lawmakers expressed “deep concern and profound sorrow” over the attack, noting that it has traumatized families and […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) have moved to deepen institutional collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s identity systems and improving standards across the hospitality and tourism sectors. NIHOTOUR Director General, Aare Bisoye Fagade, led a delegation to the NIMC headquarters in Abuja on Friday, where he […]