Defections in Reps as PDP, APC Losses Members
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed another shake-up on Tuesday as defections rattled the House of Representatives, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerging as the biggest loser in the latest wave of cross-carpeting. At plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read multiple defection letters, underscoring a growing trend of political realignment as lawmakers quietly […]
Minority Lawmakers Reject Move to Alter Electoral Act on E-Transmission
By Oluwakemi Kindness Members of the Minority Caucus in the 10th House of Representatives Nigeria have opposed moves to rescind amendments to key sections of the Electoral Act, particularly provisions on electronic transmission of election results and party primaries. The opposition lawmakers, led by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, addressed journalists after staging a walkout from […]
Excluding PWDs from Workforce is Economic Sabotage – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has described the continued exclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Nigeria’s workforce as a human rights violation and “economic sabotage. He warned that no country can grow its GDP while sidelining millions of capable citizens. Kalu made the remarks at the […]
House Orders Probe of Nigerian Banks Over Arbitrary Charges
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the arbitrary and unexplained charges imposed on customers by commercial banks across Nigeria.The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Mukhtar Tolani Shagaya, representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency of Kwara State. Presenting the motion, Shagaya lamented the rising complaints from customers […]
Minority Leader Condemns Kaduna Lawmakers’ Defection to APC, Cites Constitutional Breach
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has faulted the defection of three lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as unconstitutional and contrary to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Chinda, who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State, raised […]
Kalu Seeks South-East Seaport
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to establish a seaport in the South-East to boost trade and economic activities in the region. Kalu made the call at the weekend during the commissioning of projects in Aba, Abia State, where the President was represented […]
Kalu Seeks Uzbekistan’s Partnership For Nigeria’s Mining Sector Development
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has advocated for a strategic collaboration between Nigeria and Uzbekistan to bolster Nigeria’s solid minerals and mining industry. He made the call during a high-level meeting with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Mining and Geology, Yusupov Ural Sadullayevich, at Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology […]
Deputy Speaker Assures Nigerians of Brighter Future @ New Year
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has extend his heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians on the occasion of New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, urging hope, renewal, and optimism for a brighter future. He reflects on the significant progress made in the outgoing year and assured Nigerians that the new […]
Insecurity: Reps Debunks Summoning FCT minister, DG DSS
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Wednesday clarified that it did not summon the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin over the rising rate of crime in the capital city. The House had on Tuesday, following the adoption of a […]
Deputy Speaker Calls For Probe Over Beheading of Abia Couple
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has condemned in strongest terms the horrific and senseless killing of Jacob Udo and his wife, Comfort Udo, a couple who until their demise resided in Isiala Autonomous Community in the metropolis of Bende Local Government of Abia State. The late Udo and […]