WPP Demands Swift Approval of Special Seats Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Women Political Participation (WPP), a coalition of women’s groups, has urged the National Assembly of Nigeria to fast-track the passage of the Special Legislative Seats for Women constitutional amendment bill. The coalition made the call on Monday during a Special Seats Solidarity Rally held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. […]
Coalition Urges NASS on Women’s Seats Bill Before 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition has urged the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the constitution amendment bills proposing 182 reserved seats for women. The call cones with warning that the release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has left lawmakers […]
House of Reps Calls Emergency Session on Electoral Matters
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to consider matters arising from the recently released timetable for the 2027 General Elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The directive was communicated to Members via an internal memorandum from the Office of the Speaker on […]
51,955 Out of 80,812 Inmates Awaiting Trial Nationwide – NCoS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Wednesday hinted that 51,955 of the country’s 80,812 inmates of the national custodial population are awaiting trial. Controller-General, Sylvester Nwakuche, who disclosed this during the Service’s 2025 budget performance and 2026 budget defence before the House Committee on Reformatory Institutions in Abuja, said this highlights severe […]
Women Affairs Ministry Seeks More Funds to Boost Family Agenda
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, says the Ministry’s proposed 2026 budget is designed to strengthen programmes that support President Bola Tinubu’s family-focused agenda. This includes interventions targeting women, children, and vulnerable households. She made this known on Tuesday during the Ministry’s 2026 budget defence before the House […]
Health Ministry Received Only ₦36m of ₦218bn Capital Budget — Pate
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Health, Prof. Mohammed Pate, says the Federal Ministry of Health received only ₦36 million out of the ₦218 billion approved for its 2025 capital expenditure. Pate disclosed this on Monday, during the Ministry’s 2026 budget defence before the House Committee on Healthcare Services. He described the situation as a […]
Protests at NASS Over Senate’s Rejection of E-Voting Results
By Anayo Akwitti Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has led a protest against the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. Obi described the decision as a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy, noting that the absence of electronic transmission contributed to disputes in past elections, including the […]
Kalu Condemns Fresh Killings in Kwara, Katsina, Benue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the recent killings in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, describing the attacks as senseless, barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement on Thursday, Kalu expresses deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction of property caused by the violent incidents. […]
Reps Constitutes Conference Committee on Electoral Act Amendments
By Oluwakrmi Kindness The House of Representatives has constituted a bipartisan Conference Committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, in line with parliamentary procedure for reconciling differences between versions passed by both Chambers of the National Assembly. The development was conveyed through an internal correspondence issued on Wednesday by the Clerk of the House, Dr. […]
Reps Begin Probe of 19-Year Port, Airport Concessions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives in Tuesday inaugurated an Ad-Hoc Committee to review the performance of concessionaires managing federal ports, airport terminals, and related shipping activities from 2006 to 2025. The review aims to determine whether concession arrangements have delivered value for money, improved service standards, and enhanced government revenue over the 19-year […]