Speaker Abbas Orders Probe of National Assembly Recruitment Exercise
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has directed the House Committee on Public Service Matters to investigate the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). House Spokesman, Representative Akin Rotimi Jr., stated this in a statement on Sunday saying though the recruitment was not handled by […]
House of Reps Refutes Division Claims Under Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has dismissed reports suggesting cracks within its ranks, declaring that the 10th Assembly remains united under the leadership of Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. In a statement on Sunday in reaction to a Leadership Newspaper publication of August 30, the House described the report as misleading, warning against elevating casual […]
Speaker Abbas Condemns Attack on Katsina Mosque
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned in strong terms the killing of worshipers in Katsina State by bandits, describing the attack as barbaric and gruesome. The death toll from the attack on a mosque in the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, in […]
Speaker Abbas Hails APC Victory in Kaduna State By-Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its victory at the by-elections held on Saturday in Zaria Kewaye State Constituency, Basawa State Constituency, and Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, […]
Reps Demand Evidence as Lawmaker Alleges Bribes for Bills, Motions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it will summon Rep. Ibrahim Usman Auyo (APC, Jigawa) to defend his viral claim that lawmakers receive payments to sponsor motions, bills, and petitions or face possible disciplinary action. House spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., satated this in a statement on Friday following remarks, made in a […]
Tinubu Appoints Speaker Abbas to Lead APC Bauchi Reconciliation Panel
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, as chairman of the presidential reconciliation committee tasked with resolving the protracted crisis within the Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The high-powered panel, constituted to heal longstanding divisions ahead of the APC […]
Speaker Abbas Mourns Former ACF Chairman Audu Ogbeh
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep shock over the passing of former Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Audu Ogbeh, who died on Saturday at the age of 78. In a condolence message issued on Sunday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa […]
Speaker Abbas Hails Nigerian Teen Girls for Winning Global Debate
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has applauded three Nigerian teenagers, Nafisa Abdullahi-Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad-Fema, and Hadiza Kashim-Kalli, for emerging world champions in English language communication and debate. The trio achieved this remarkable feat at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Competition held in London, United Kingdom, bringing pride and global […]
House of Reps Marks Mid-Term Milestone with 237 Bills
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled the mid-term legislative scorecard of the 10th House, highlighting the passage of 237 bills. This he said is with a new constitutional amendment for reserved legislative seats for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), and a renewed commitment to democratic inclusivity. […]
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 […]