…issued on Sunday in Abuja. A member of the House Committees on Youth and Defence, the lawmaker described the NYSC as a strategic national institution whose founding objectives should be preserved while reforms are considered. His comments followed the Federal Government’s unveiling of what the Minister of Youth Develop…

…of the reforms and instead, constitute a broader committee to review them. The lawmaker made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. A member of the House Committees on Youth and Defence, Agbese described the NYSC as "A national institution that has played a critical role in fostering national unity which sh…

…bill that we're going to have on the floor today," Moore said. According to the lawmaker, the proposed appropriations bill contains provisions that could significantly shape future relations between the United States and Nigeria. "There's a lot of language that I put on that bill that's inside of it that relates to Nig…

…that myself and the administration are going to be paying very close attention to." The lawmaker also disclosed that the US House of Representatives was considering an appropriations bill containing provisions relating to Nigeria, particularly on religious freedom and US security assistance. "We're working on Chris (Sm…

…Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano during a three-day retreat for lawmakers on the proposed Bill for the Prohibition of Unsafe Childbirth Practices, Management of Pregnancy Complications and Regulation of Blood Transfusions in Bauchi State. The retreat was organised by the Women’s Advocates Resea…

…the APC, who said growing dissatisfaction among residents had intensified demands for a lawmaker capable of attracting federal projects and giving the constituency a stronger voice in the National Assembly. Tosin said many constituents who had high expectations when the incumbent lawmaker assumed office now believe the…

…to concerns about whether states could financially sustain police forces, Kalu said lawmakers were "tidying up the space" to ensure funding did not become an obstacle. "We are looking at how to make sure that funding will not be a problem with regard to state policing," he said. His primary argument rested not on a new…

…Do you know who owns the NDC? The man pulling the strings behind this thing is a former lawmaker who is a key member of the APC and enjoys access to the State House, Aso Villa. "The close supporters of the NDC are the PDP-APC people. So we will see what will happen. It's only a matter of time." The source added that th…

…were violated by the emergence of the current ADC leadership. He further held that the lawmaker did not exhaust the party's internal dispute resolution mechanism before approaching the court. The judge equally resolved the issues raised in the substantive suit in favour of the defendants. On the legality of the emergen…

…its Chairman, Olugbenga Araoyinbo, and Public Relations Officer, Tayo Abidakun. The ex-lawmakers praised Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. "We express our profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bo…

…as the Clerk/ Head of Legislative Service, Sakiru Adebakin, read the bill before the lawmakers. The bills which scaled second reading included: ” H.B. No. 033/OG/2026 – Ogun State Judicial Institute Bill, 2026″, as well as “H.B. No. 035/OG/2026- Ogun State Rural Access Roads Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2026”. The bills so…

…Abia, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna and Ebonyi, restoring several incumbent lawmakers whose initial defeats had sparked outrage within the ruling party. The revised list restored the tickets of six serving senators namely Senators Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), Emmanuel Udende (Benue North-East), Titus Zam (Ben…

Mr Akinlayo stated that he obtained copies of Mr Ibrahim's payslips for April and May 2026. He insists that these documents prove the former presidential aide remained on the federal government payroll after claiming to have resigned his appointment.

…government. Delly Sesanga, who heads the Envol party and is an ex-minister and former lawmaker, is a leading member of a new coalition against moves to amend the constitution paving the way to allow the president to stay in power. More than two years before the DRC next holds presidential polls, a bill on the organisat…

The Senate has passed constitutional amendments to establish state police in Nigeria. The lawmakers passed the bill on Wednesday. Earlier, the senators resolved to adopt manual voting for the consideration of the state police bill after its electronic voting device developed a technical fault. The resolution came after…

…comes as the Senate prepares to reconvene for an emergency plenary session, where lawmakers are expected to consider the bill alongside other security-related measures. If passed by the National Assembly and approved through the constitutional amendment process, the legislation would empower states to establish and mai…

…remain prime minister during an orderly transition, after months of pressure from party lawmakers and collapsing domestic authority following poor local and regional election results. Veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is widely expected to succeed him after returning to Par…

The lawmaker warned that the continued absence of visible consequences for the perpetrators is rapidly eroding public confidence and emboldening those who believe violence can be deployed as a political tool. He therefore called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to rise above any perception…

The Senate is expected to give accelerated consideration to the proposed State Police Bill on Tuesday as lawmakers convene an

…disputes, internal conflicts and prolonged litigation within some host communities. The lawmaker warned that the committee would intensify its oversight from July 2026, adding that it would compel trust administrators to explain how funds were being expended. He insisted that the National Assembly would deploy all avai…

…fill the vacant seat in the House of Representatives, following the death of the former lawmaker, Muhammad Danjuma-Hassan of the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP. APC's Faduyile sweeps Ondo South In Ondo, the electoral commission declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the APC winner of the Ondo South senatorial district bye-e…

Governor Mohammed noted that throughout his service in the State House of Assembly, Nr Zaki distinguished himself through diligence, maturity, and patriotism

…of the candidate were clear indications of an impending victory. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said the ruling party in Osun should prepare for defeat, insisting that the APC would record a landslide victory. "The victory secured by the APC in Ekiti will be replicated in Osun. The party is widely accepted by the peopl…

…was attended by several dignitaries, including the governor's wife, Dr. Gloria Diri, lawmakers, members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, judicial officials, Christian leaders, and traditional rulers.

…transparency, and value-for-money standards, institutionalise public hearings on lawmakers' budgets during every budget cycle, and proactively publish detailed budgetary and expenditure information to strengthen public confidence and participation. "Public hearings on the National Assembly's budget would enhance public…