Reps Unveil 86 Constitution Review Bills, Seek Public Input

Benjamin Kalu at Constitution Review press briefing in Abuja, July 2025

Reps Unveil 86 Constitution Review Bills, Seek Public Input

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has released a summarized compendium of 86 constitution amendment bills currently under consideration. The move marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional reform efforts and aims to foster deeper public engagement in the process. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House Benjamin Kalu, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja, on Wednesday […]

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Reps Give Rivers Govt 48-Hour Deadline on ₦1.48tn Budget

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has given the Rivers State Government a 48-hour deadline to explain several controversial items in its 2025 ₦1.48 trillion budget. The House Ad-hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers State, chaired by House Leader Professor Julius Ihonvbere, raised concerns during a budget defence session in Abuja on Monday. Lawmakers queried allocations including: * ₦24 billion for CCTV installation at the State Government House * […]

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Speaker Abbas Tajudeen acknowledges President Tinubu's support as crucial to his success in office

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Speaker Abbas Attributes His Success to President Tinubu’s Backing

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the tremendous support he receives from President Bola Tinubu, is the bedrock of his achievements in office. He also credited the productive partnership with the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, as a key factor contributing to his success. Speaker Abbas stated this in Zaria on Saturday during the celebration of the two years anniversary of […]

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Hold National Assembly Responsible for Nigeria’s Economic Stagnation, Weak Currency – Ita Enang

By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s faltering economy, weak currency and other stagnating economic indices have been attributed to the poor and ineffective oversight function of the current and previous National Assembly. This was the opinion of a former lawmaker in the upper legislative chamber, Senator Ita Enang at a Roundtable on Best Practices and Strategies for Strengthening Legislative Oversight in Nigeria, organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies […]

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House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu announces public hearings for Nigeria’s 2025 constitutional review.

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Nigeria Constitution Review: Reps Schedule Public Hearings for July 2025

By Oluwakemi Kindness The 10th House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee says it will, in July, begin zonal public hearings across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. The exercise the committee notes will be conducted in two phases to allow citizens share their views on proposed amendments covering governance, security, fiscal federalism, and inclusive representation. This is according to the Deputy Speaker […]

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Rivers Lawmakers Slam Senator Dickson Over Emergency Rule Remarks

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Rivers State National Assembly Caucus has urged Bayelsa West Senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, to desist from interfering in the internal affairs of Rivers State. This follows the senator’s recent comments criticising the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, described Dickson’s comments as "inflammatory and misleading," particularly […]

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Speaker Abbas says Democracy strongest when people are involved

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says citizens must not only be heard but also involved in governance under democracy. He, therefore, restated the commitment of the 10th House to engaging with the public on issues of national importance. Speaker Abbas made this known in Abuja on Wednesday at the second edition of the ‘Citizens’ Roundtable with the Leadership of the House of Representatives.’ […]

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Lawmakers Set for Joint Session to Celebrate 2025 Democracy Day

By Oluwakemi Kindness The leadership and Members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, 2025, to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. This development was formally conveyed to Members via an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., on Sunday. The Special Joint Sitting is scheduled to hold at […]

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Reps Sound Alarm Over ₦250 Billion Missing Public Funds

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives' Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the disappearance of over ₦250 billion in public funds, as uncovered in recent audit reports from the Auditor-General of the Federation. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, made the disclosure during a press briefing at the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Rep. Salam, audit findings indicate that the enormous […]

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