Abbas Calls for Local Processing of Raw Materials
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called on Nigeria to process its raw materials locally instead of exporting them in their unprocessed form. Abbas said this is crucial to stabilising the economy, creating jobs and increasing the value of Nigerian products. He spoke in Kaduna at the inauguration of […]
Reps Demand Immediate Rescue of Oyo School Kidnap Victims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government and security agencies to urgently secure the immediate and safe release of pupils and teachers abducted in the Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The House following a motion of urgent public importance also resolved that a permanent military Forward Operating […]
Speaker Abbas Wins APC Ticket Unopposed in Zaria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has been returned unopposed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Zaria Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has been returned unopposed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Zaria Federal […]
Reps Demand Stricter Rules After Lagos Gas Explosion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for strict enforcement of regulations governing the citing of gas filling stations and outlets following a gas explosion in Apapa, Lagos, which left five people injured. The motion on Wednesday, raised by Rep. Adesola Samuel-Adedayo under matters of urgent national importance, drew attention to the explosion […]
Former NASS Director Ogunsanya Declares for Badagry Reps Seat
By Anayo Akwitti A former Director in the National Assembly of Nigeria, Olufemi Ogunsanya, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Badagry Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogunsanya led a delegation of supporters to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja to […]
Reps Seek Longer SIM Reassignment Period
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the waiting period before inactive SIM cards are reassigned to new users, citing rising concerns over data security and fraud. The lawmakers are proposing a new timeline of up to 18 months, alongside stricter safeguards, to better align […]
Reps Approve $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Highway
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516 million syndicated loan to fund key sections of the ambitious Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management, Abdullahi Rasheed, during plenary. […]
Rep. Salam Accuses Police of Backing Illegal LG Takeover in Osun
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Bamidele Salam, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of aiding the illegal takeover of local government councils in Osun State. He is therefore calling on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to withdraw officers from what he described as unlawful duties in council […]
Christmas: Speaker Abbas Urges Prayers for National Rebirth
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has extended Christmas greetings to Christians across Nigeria, urging them to pray for a national rebirth as the country grapples with socio-economic and security challenges. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, the Speaker says […]
Kalu Urges Inclusive, People-Driven Process in Ongoing Constitution Review
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged political leaders and stakeholders to ensure that the ongoing review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution delivers a more inclusive, people-centred framework that reflects the aspirations of all citizens. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the call on […]