Kalu Dismisses Tracka Report On Bende Projects
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed a recent field tracking report by Tracka on Federal Government projects in Bende Federal Constituency, describing it as false, misleading and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the Deputy Speaker’s office says […]
Senate Confirms Fasina As Non-Career Ambassador
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a Non-Career Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ending days of controversy over his nomination despite opposition from some lawmakers and civil society organisations. The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which recommended Fasina’s […]
Speaker’s Wife, PLAC Demand Women’s Seats Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, and the Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo, have urged the 10th National Assembly to pass the Constitution Alteration Bill creating Special Reserved Seats for Women, warning that failure to do so would […]
Bamidele Outlines Safeguards, Funding for State Police
By Anayo Akwitti Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Wednesday, provided further details on how the proposed state police services would be insulated from the abuse of some political actors and their funding should be a first-line charge in the ongoing amendment to the 1999 Constitution. Bamidele, also Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on the […]
UK Endorses National Assembly’s Drive for State Police
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s security sector reforms, backing the National Assembly’s push for state policing and stronger institutional accountability. The affirmation came on Wednesday at a high-level National Security Roundtable held as part of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week. The UK-funded Strengthening Peace and Resilience […]
Abba Moro Slams Benue Response to Deadly Otukpo Attack
By Anayo Akwitti Lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Benue State Government’s response to the latest attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, describing Governor Hyacinth Alia’s N5 million donation to victims as demeaning Speaking with senate reporters at the National Assembly on Wednesday, Abba said […]
Senate Donates ₦50m to Families of Oriire Rescue Victims
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has announced a ₦50 million donation to the families of security personnel and teachers who lost their lives during the military operation to rescue pupils and staff abducted from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio […]
State Police: Abbas Warns Against Abuse of Power by Governors
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has warned that the proposed State Police system must not become a political weapon in the hands of governors or powerful individuals. Speaking on Wednesday at the National Security Roundtable of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Abbas said concerns over […]
N2.9bn Monthly Release to NCDC Grossly Inadequate – Senate
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has described the commission’s monthly allocation of N2.9 billion as grossly inadequate, saying it falls far short of the N140 billion appropriated for the agency in the 2026 budget. Chairman of the committee, Senator Titus Zam, stated this on Tuesday while briefing […]
Akpabio Opens NASS Open Week, Calls for Transparency Reforms
By Anayo Akwitti Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared the National Assembly Open Week open, reaffirming the legislature’s commitment to transparency, accountability and stronger public engagement as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s democracy. Declaring the event open on Tuesday at the House of Representatives Chamber in Abuja, Akpabio described Parliament as an institution that […]