Nigeria@66 : Tinubu Urges Citizens to Keep Hope Alive
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country, saying Nigeria is on the right path towards recovery, peace and sustainable development. The President delivered the message through the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, who represented him at a special prayer session marking Nigeria’s 66th […]
Reps Urge Tinubu to Step Up Action Against Bandits, Kidnappers
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement a stronger and more coordinated security strategy to address rising cases of banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on vulnerable communities across Nigeria. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during plenary on Tuesday, sponsored by […]
17 Reps Members Defect To Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC)
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political terrain is witnessing a major realignment as no fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move that underscores shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections were formally announced during […]
House Spokesman Defends Reconsideration of Electoral Act
By Oluwakemi Kindness The spokesman of the 10th House of Representatives Nigeria, Akin Rotimi Jr., has defended the decision by lawmakers to rescind and reconsider parts of the amended Electoral Act, saying the move followed due parliamentary process and was taken in the broader interest of credible elections. Addressing journalists after plenary, Rotimi described the […]
House Seeks Security Reinforcement in Sokoto After Deadly Bandit Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness | Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police to immediately strengthen security operations in Kebbe and Tambuwal local government areas of Sokoto State, following renewed bandit attacks that have claimed several lives and displaced residents. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by […]
PDP Crisis Worsens as Kaduna Lawmaker Sadiq Abdullahi Resigns
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) internal crisis took a new turn on Monday as a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Sadiq Abdullahi, announced his resignation from the opposition party, citing worsening factionalism and a “loss of direction.” Abdullahi, who represents Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State and serves as […]
House Committee on Sports Applauds Super Falcons’ 10th WAFCON Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, following their dramatic victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In an electrifying final played in Rabat, the Super Falcons staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a two-goal […]
Nigeria’s Parliament Slams US Visa Cuts, Demands Policy Reversal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has sharply criticised a new visa policy by the United States government, calling for the immediate restoration of the five-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerian applicants. The Lawmakers described Washington’s decision to slash non-immigrant visa validity for Nigerians from five years to just three months as “disappointing” and […]