Abbas Backs Stronger Funding for South-South Commission
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has backed moves to strengthen the funding structure of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), saying the commission requires adequate resources to tackle development challenges in the region. Tajudeen spoke on Wednesday at a public hearing organised by the House Committee on South-South Development Commission […]
State Police Bill Has Strong Safeguards Against Abuse — Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians and the international community that the proposed State Police Bill contains robust constitutional safeguards designed to prevent abuse and ensure accountability. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and […]
Reps Summon AGF, Threaten Sanctions Over Oversight Snub
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has issued a final summons to the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, ordering him to appear before the committee on Monday, July 13, over his alleged failure to honour repeated invitations and submit key financial documents. The committee warned that it would […]
Agbese Warns NYSC Reforms Threaten National Unity
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He warned that some of the changes could undermine the scheme’s core mandate of national integration and weaken Nigeria’s national […]
Gadgi Accuses Opposition of Politicising Insecurity
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gadgi, has accused opposition politicians of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on a National Television on Tuesday, the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State alleged that some critics were using the country’s insecurity […]
APC Lawmaker Seek Rival’s Disqualification Over Primary
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disqualify the declared winner of the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II primary, alleging he was constitutionally ineligible to contest. Akinlayo, who represents Moba/Ilejemeje/Ido Osi Federal Constituency, said the party should enforce Section 88(1) of the […]
State Police Funding Won’t Be a Challenge – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that funding will not stand in the way of establishing state police, revealing that the National Assembly is putting measures in place to guarantee sustainable financing for the proposed security reform. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday after returning […]
Kalu Urges African Parliaments to Fund Climate Action
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on African parliaments to back climate policies with dedicated funding, warning that legislation alone cannot effectively address the continent’s growing environmental challenges. Speaking on Thursday at the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE) Parliamentary Reception at the House of […]
Minority Caucus Demands Apology from House Spokesman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded a public apology from the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jnr., over the misrepresentation of the House’s position on insecurity and governance issues. The caucus warned that it will petition the House Committee on Ethics […]
Focus on Security, Not 2027 Politics, Minority Reps Tell Tinubu
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend all activities related to the 2027 general elections and immediately concentrate on tackling the country’s worsening security and economic challenges. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly, Minority Leader, Rep. Fred Agbedi, said Nigeria was facing […]