Kalu Urges African Parliaments to Fund Climate Action
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on African parliaments to back climate policies with dedicated funding, warning that legislation alone cannot effectively address the continent’s growing environmental challenges. Speaking on Thursday at the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE) Parliamentary Reception at the House of […]
Senate Advances Constitutional Amendment on State Police
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has passed the bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of state police services across Nigeria, marking a significant step in the country’s long-running debate on decentralised policing The process attracted observation and monitoring by the Chief of Staff to the president, Rt […]
Kalu Showcases Nigeria’s Green Economy to Global Investors
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged global investors to channel funds into Nigeria’s green economy, highlighting renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, clean transportation, and resilient infrastructure as major investment opportunities. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria Climate Investment Summit during London Climate Action Week, Kalu said Nigeria is […]
Assessing 10th National Assembly: Achievements, Challenges, Road Ahead
By Jumoke Abubakar When the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 13, 2023, Nigerians expected a legislature that would not only make laws but also respond to the pressing realities of economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and demands for good governance. Two years into its tenure, the Assembly, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and […]
Minority Caucus Demands Apology from House Spokesman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded a public apology from the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jnr., over the misrepresentation of the House’s position on insecurity and governance issues. The caucus warned that it will petition the House Committee on Ethics […]
Reps Tell Minority Caucus to Act on Security Concerns
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on its Minority Caucus to complement public criticism of Nigeria’s security challenges with concrete legislative action, stressing that lawmakers have both the responsibility and constitutional tools to help address the nation’s security concerns. In a statement issued on Friday by House Spokesman Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., […]
Experts Fault DSS Bills Over Funding, Duplication Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness Three proposed security reform bills before the National Assembly came under scrutiny on Thursday as stakeholders raised concerns over funding structures, institutional duplication, and possible conflicts within Nigeria’s intelligence architecture. Leading the submissions at a public hearing, Dr. Timothy Joshua, Legislative Centre for Security Analysis, NILDS, warned that the three bills, the […]
DSS Backs Trust Fund Bill, Opposes Foreign Funding
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Department of State Services (DSS) has endorsed a bill seeking to establish a dedicated Trust Fund for the agency but is urging lawmakers to remove provisions allowing foreign funding and amend key governance and funding clauses. The position was presented on Thursday during a public hearing organised by the House of […]
Oshiomhole Denies Forgery Claim in Natasha Suspension Case
By Anayo Akwitti Senator Adams Oshiomhole has denied allegations that he claimed signatures of senators were forged in connection with the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing such reports as a misrepresentation of his comments. In a disclaimer issued on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said his remarks during an interview on AIT’s Politics Today on June 15 […]
Senate Ends Recess for Emergency Security Session
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has cut short its ongoing legislative recess and summoned senators for an emergency plenary session to deliberate on pressing national issues, with worsening insecurity expected to dominate discussions. In a notice dated June 15, 2026, and signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, lawmakers were directed to reconvene […]