…months ago, the new Rivers State House of Assembly complex remains unoccupied, with lawmakers continuing to hold plenary and other legislative business at their residential quarters along Aba Road in Port Harcourt. The reconstructed complex on Moscow Road, equipped with modern facilities, enhanced security systems and…

…session with the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Safe Schools Initiative, where lawmakers also commended his commitment to transparency, cooperation with the National Assembly and respect for parliamentary oversight. The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Mr Ikharo Attah, said in a statement is…

…prolonged political crisis that divided the state's political landscape.The conflict saw lawmakers loyal to Wike initiate impeachment proceedings against Fubara before both camps later reached a truce. As part of the reconciliation, Fubara withdrew from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary after ini…

…District, while Senator Anthony Siyako secured the PDP candidacy for Gombe South.Bauchi lawmakers also left outTwo sitting federal lawmakers from Bauchi state also did not feature on INEC's final list. Senator Shehu Buba, who represented Bauchi South on the APC platform, defected to the Peoples Redemption Party and obt…

…Mutfwang but also effectively dismantled the legal foundation upon which several PDP lawmakers had earlier lost their seats. The judgment has since become a leading authority on the limits of judicial intervention in the internal affairs of political parties and a reminder that courts must remain within the bounds of t…

…They said Nigerians are still waiting for a public report from that exercise and urged lawmakers to conclude the probe and release their findings without further delay.Group Says Subsidy Has Returned Through the BackdoorBeyond the security spending, the AEPDC raised a broader concern: that NNPCL's opaque financial prac…

…by Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors, lawmakers, diplomats, traditional rulers and political leaders from across the country, also marked the official unveiling of the autobiography chronicling Jang’s journey from the Nigerian Air Force to the pinnacle of public service.

…moved the motion, which was seconded by the minority leader, Lukmon Adeleye.Most of the lawmakers, during the debate on the motion, said the resolution was aimed at propagating the rich culture and traditions of Ogun state, thereby preserving them for the upcoming generations.They also stated that the resolution would…

…master plan, and has vowed to continue them despite pushback from affected residents, lawmakers and civil society groups. The Senate had in December 2024 asked the Federal Capital Development Authority to halt further demolitions except those ordered by courts of competent jurisdiction, following the outcry that traile…

…procurement and construction contractor, Anita Energy, and NDPHC officials. Other lawmakers on the inspection tour included Hon. Tunji Akinosi, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu and Hon. Patrick Umoh. Kuye said the visit was part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into abandoned Federal Government assets and projects, aimed at…

…and the state government. Following the announcement, the Speaker, alongside other lawmakers, accompanied Hon. Muhammad to the Government House in Dutse, where he was officially received by Governor Umar Namadi. Welcoming the lawmaker, Governor Namadi assured him of fairness, inclusiveness and equal treatment, stressin…

…next week before submitting its final report to the House of Representatives after lawmakers resume from recess. The House of Representatives constituted the Ad-Hoc Committee following allegations that the PFIPC and the PEAC operated as federal agencies without any legal foundation. Previous testimonies by the Office o…

…of Assembly has passed a bill outlawing quackery in the state’s health sector, in a move lawmakers say will shield residents from unqualified practitioners and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The bill, titled “A Law to Prohibit Quackery Practices in the Health Sector of Cross River State, Establish the…

…controversial red card in Argentina World Cup clash against Switzerland despite its lawmakers confirming decision was wrong FIFA has defended the controversial decision to send off Switzerland striker Breel Embolo during his side's 3-1 FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, despite the International Football…

…Bill Pulte, a Trump loyalist with no relevant experience whose brief tenure alarmed lawmakers in both parties. Pulte has used his other role as federal housing regulator to refer several of Trump’s political opponents for possible prosecution and oversaw sweeping cuts at the Office of the Director of National Intellige…

…Federal Ministry of Finance to suspend all deductions on COVID-19 intervention loans. Lawmakers also called for total waivers for vulnerable households and micro-businesses. The motion noted that the COVID-19 Targeted Credit Facility had disbursed N419.42 billion to nearly 793,000 beneficiaries nationwide. Many borrowe…

…the IGP at the hearing, Assistant Commissioner of Police Bashir Abdullahi informed lawmakers that the police had already concluded part of their investigation and filed an eight-count charge against Adeyemi before the Federal High Court. “The Nigerian Police Force investigated part of this case late last year and filed…

…claims and limited access to refinery products by independent marketers. IPMAN urged lawmakers to support reforms that would improve logistics, reduce distribution costs, attract investment and guarantee affordable petroleum products nationwide. Speaking for MEMAN, its Executive Secretary, Clement Isong, said Nigeria n…

…of offences contains 52 traffic violations and their corresponding penalties, with lawmakers saying the amendments are intended to improve compliance with traffic regulations, strengthen the FRSC’s enforcement powers and enhance road safety nationwide. Before Monday’s clarification, opposition parties had condemned the…

…a joint committee meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, where lawmakers said strengthening MSMEs is critical to achieving regional economic integration, job creation and poverty reduction. Speaking on behalf of the Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector, Macroeconomic Policy and Econom…

…issue also reverberated in parliament on Monday, with repeated disruptions as opposition lawmakers demanded a response from the government over last week’s police crackdown. “It is one of the gravest assaults on democracy in our history,” opposition Congress party chief Mallikarjun Kharge said on X. “Never before have…

…the council failed to satisfy the regulatory conditions required for their activation. Lawmakers expressed concern over how the purported agency was able to navigate several layers of government bureaucracy without raising suspicion. Responding, Ogunjimi made what committee members described as one of the most signific…

…of political interference from UEFA, the Belgian Football Association and European lawmakers. Without referring to the incident directly, Infantino wrote that "'arguable' referees' decisions or "'strange' disciplinary rulings" were "routine and widely accepted in some of the biggest leagues worldwide.""It's curious tha…

…Committee, principal officers of the National Assembly, ministers, federal and state lawmakers, and other key stakeholders drawn from across the country. According to the party, the council is expected to coordinate and drive its campaign activities towards securing victory in the off-cycle governorship election. The s…

…the concerns, insisting that Adeleke would win the zone. According to Bisi, the lawmakers’ defections would not affect the governor’s chances in the region or across the state. “I can boldly say that APC has no footing in Ijesaland. Adeleke was at Esa-Oke on Wednesday to campaign, and the entire town was locked down fo…