Women’s Inclusion Critical to Nigeria’s Development – Bamidele
By Anayo Akwitti Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele says Nigeria cannot reach its full development potential without greater participation of women in governance, diplomacy, business and public leadership. Bamidele described gender inclusion as a strategic investment in the country’s human capital and institutions, rather than an act of favour. He spoke on Thursday at the presentation […]
Reps to Resolve NOUN Law Graduates Admission Dispute
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has intervened in the prolonged dispute over the admission of more than 5,000 law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) into the Nigerian Law School. The affected graduates, under the aegis of the Backlog of Law Graduates of NOUN, petitioned the House, saying they had […]
NASS Urges FG to Review Monetisation Policy
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has appealed to the Federal Government to review its monetisation policy, particularly the non-provision of official accommodation for civil and public service officers. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, made the call in Abuja on Thursday while delivering his closing remarks at the end of a one-month […]
NASS Shifts Resumption to September 29 Over Rehabilitation Work
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has extended its legislative recess by two weeks, moving the resumption of plenary by the Senate and House of Representatives from September 15 to September 29, 2026. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the new date following directives from the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, […]
National Assembly Boycotts South Africa Over Xenophobia Reports
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of legislative activities hosted by the country over continued reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians. The decision followed consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives. A statement on Friday signed by the […]
Akpabio Petitions DSS Over Alleged Anti-North Statement
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged anti-North statement attributed to him and circulated on Facebook and other digital platforms. In the petition signed by his Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, Akpabio urged the security agency to urgently investigate what he described […]
Reps Probe ₦432bn NMDPRA Debt, Summon Oil Firms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into ₦432.07 billion in outstanding obligations owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) by oil companies and other entities. The probe is being conducted by the House Public Accounts Committee (PAC), following concerns raised in the Auditor-General’s annual reports over […]
Reps Dissolve All Ad Hoc Committees Over Expired Mandates
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has dissolved all its ad hoc committees after they exceeded the time allotted for their assignments. The dissolution took effect on August 28, 2026, according to a notice signed by the Clerk of the House, Sidi Ibrahim. The House had earlier directed the committees to conclude their assignments […]
NILDS Decries Youth Marginalisation In Nigeria’s Politics
By Chinedu Echianu The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, has decried the marginalisation of young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, saying youths are often relegated to tools for electoral manipulation and violence. Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, stated this at the 2026 State of the Nigerian Youth Dialogue held at […]
Lawan Hails Shettima as Valuable Asset at 60
By Anayo Akwitti Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as an outstanding statesman and a valuable asset to Nigeria. In a goodwill message, Lawan, who represented Yobe North Senatorial District, praised Shettima for his capacity, courage and commitment to the unity and progress […]