Senate Clears Customs After Audit of N62.2bn Remittance
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Tuesday through its Public Accounts Committee ( SPAC) , vacated query of N62.2billion underremittance , slammed on Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS) by the office of Auditor General of the Federation in the 2019 audit report. The committee which had an investigative session on the entire 77 queries on financial […]
Focus on Security, Not 2027 Politics, Minority Reps Tell Tinubu
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend all activities related to the 2027 general elections and immediately concentrate on tackling the country’s worsening security and economic challenges. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly, Minority Leader, Rep. Fred Agbedi, said Nigeria was facing […]
Senate Applauds Army for Rescue of Late General’s Wife
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate through its Committee on Army commends the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and other security agencies for the successful rescue of Amina Abubakar, widow of the late Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, during Operation Fansan Yamma in Katsina State. The Committee describes the operation as proof of renewed professionalism and joint resolve […]
Senate Committee Pledges Strong Support for NDLEA Drug War
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has pledged full legislative support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its ongoing campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit to the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja by the newly appointed Chairman […]
NASS Partners NELFUND on expansion of Students Loan Scheme .
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has collaborated with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) , to increase the number of beneficiaries of the scheme from one point six million to seven million to reflect equity and ensure national transformation . Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr , declared that beneficiaries of the scheme which […]
Reps Approve Extension of 2025 Capital Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to extend the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act by an additional three months, shifting the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026. The bill, which amends the 2025 Appropriation Act, was presented during an emergency plenary […]
Reps to Hold Emergency Sitting on Budget Extension Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives will convene an emergency sitting on Monday, June 15, 2026, to consider legislation seeking a further extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 budget. In a notice issued to all lawmakers, on Sunday night, the Acting Clerk of the House, Ibrahim Sidi, said […]
Insecurity: Kalu Pushes Local Arms Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of arms and military equipment, saying Nigeria must reduce its dependence on foreign imports to effectively address growing security challenges. A statement on Sunday by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to Kalu, says he also urges the […]
House of Reps Mourns Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the death of Rep. Yaya Bauchi-Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State. In a statement by the House Spokesman, on Friday night Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, the House says he died in Abuja after a brief illness. The Gombe State Caucus confirmed his […]
House of Reps Marks Democracy Day, Calls for Nation Building
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has joined Nigerians in commemorating Democracy Day 2026, marking 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in the country. In a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi (MNIPR), the House says the anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey and renew commitment to […]