House of Reps Marks Mid-Term Milestone with 237 Bills
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has unveiled the mid-term legislative scorecard of the 10th House, highlighting the passage of 237 bills. This he said is with a new constitutional amendment for reserved legislative seats for women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), and a renewed commitment to democratic inclusivity. […]
Akpabio Urges Public Awareness on House Rules
By Oluwakemi Kindness President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has called for enhanced public education on legislative procedures and urged lawmakers to deepen their understanding of chamber rules to prevent avoidable disruptions during plenary. Coming on the heels of what may not be unconnected with the senate rule book saga with suspended Senator Natasha Uduaghan, […]
Gbajabiamila Rallies Support for NILDS at Reps Open Week
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker, House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for stronger institutional support for the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, describing both as vital to the continued growth and effectiveness of Nigeria’s legislature. He […]
Lawmakers Push for Comprehensive Maritime Sector Reform in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Monday renewed calls for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector, urging improved funding, enhanced revenue collection systems, and full compliance with remittance policies. This call was made during the 2025 budget presentation by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday at the National Assembly. […]
Reps Unveil Nutrition Summit to Tackle Food Crisis
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Thursday announced a National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security aimed at finding lasting solutions to malnutrition and widespread food insecurity. The summit, themed “Curbing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Through Effective Synergies,” is being positioned as a major step toward coordinated national action on nutrition and sustainable […]
Reps Give Rivers Govt 48-Hour Deadline on ₦1.48tn Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has given the Rivers State Government a 48-hour deadline to explain several controversial items in its 2025 ₦1.48 trillion budget. The House Ad-hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers State, chaired by House Leader Professor Julius Ihonvbere, raised concerns during a budget defence session in Abuja on Monday. Lawmakers […]
Speaker Abbas says Democracy strongest when people are involved
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says citizens must not only be heard but also involved in governance under democracy. He, therefore, restated the commitment of the 10th House to engaging with the public on issues of national importance. Speaker Abbas made this known in Abuja on Wednesday at […]
Lawmakers Set for Joint Session to Celebrate 2025 Democracy Day
By Oluwakemi Kindness The leadership and Members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, 2025, to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. This development was formally conveyed to Members via an internal memorandum issued by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, […]
Reps Sound Alarm Over ₦250 Billion Missing Public Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the disappearance of over ₦250 billion in public funds, as uncovered in recent audit reports from the Auditor-General of the Federation. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, made the disclosure during a press briefing at the National […]
House of Reps Postpones National Assembly Open Week
By Oluwakemi Kindness The 10th House of Representatives has postponed it National Assembly Open Week, initially scheduled for Monday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 4, 2025. A statement on Friday by the Spokesperson of the 10th House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, Jr. says a new date will be communicated in due course. According to him, the […]