…on KAA Truths posted on Thursday. Obika said constituency allocations approved for lawmakers had been budgeted twice but never released. “The president has released — through the budget — one billion twice for us. Budgeted and approved by the Assembly but not implemented — zero implementation. People are still being ow…

…Donald Trump's war in Iran, absent congressional approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president's handling of the conflict. Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure, which was brought by Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The vote was 214 to 208. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie, Bria…

…the plenary in the absence of the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. Following deliberations, the lawmakers unanimously approved the request and expressed confidence in the deputy governor’s ability to ensure the smooth running of government during Makinde’s absence.

…before the committee on July 22. However, Adedeji failed to attend the meeting. The lawmakers noted that the latest invitation followed at least seven previous letters sent to the NRS between October 2023 and April 2026, all of which were acknowledged by the agency but allegedly ignored. The committee said the ongoing…

…The Assembly said the decision to seek the Speaker’s removal was taken independently by lawmakers and was not influenced by the executive arm of government. Speaking with journalists in Akure, the spokesman of the House, Hon. Olatunji Fabiyi, said the Assembly leadership met with Aiyedatiwa after lawmakers had resolved…

…Fubara and Wike had been locked in a prolonged political feud that triggered efforts by lawmakers loyal to the FCT minister to impeach the governor before both camps eventually reached a political truce. by Linda Ikeji at 22/07/2026 6:44 PM | Share this Story

…and opportunities necessary for sustainable development,” Abdullahi said. He urged lawmakers to support the bill by allowing it to pass second reading and proceed to the committee stage for further legislative scrutiny and stakeholder consultations. The proposed legislation comes decades after the establishment of the…

…operated as a government agency despite questions over its legal foundation, with lawmakers examining how it appeared in official records and whether public institutions facilitated its activities. The development came amid fresh twists in the matter, including the summons of Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Oj…

…Akinloye, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, as one too many. The lawmakers urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), to probe the murder.

…legislative and diplomatic solutions. The motion received overwhelming support from lawmakers when it was put to a voice vote by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. Following its adoption, the House mandated its Committees on Integration and Cooperation in Africa and Diaspora and Foreign Affairs to investigate the losses, cas…

…should generate more value than the amount borrowed,” he added. During the session, some lawmakers, including Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno and Senator Adamu Aliero, criticised the slow implementation of the capital component of the 2026 budget. Monguno reportedly described the delay as a serious issue, while the Cha…

…the Chief of Staff. So, why is he not part of those to field questions from the lawmakers?” he asked. The House had constituted the panel amid growing public concern over alleged irregularities in the 2026 budget process, particularly the allocation of over a billion naira to an agency that the government claimed does…

Influential Niger state APC stakeholders, including former commissioners and sitting lawmakers, are finalising plans for a mass defection from the ruling partyThe aggrieved group spans all 25 local government areas and includes allies of both Governor Bago and ex-Governor Abubakar Sani BelloA former senior aide to ex-G…

…House of Representatives Committee on Finance, chaired by Hon. Abiodun James Faleke. The lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as the NSDC management’s lackadaisical approach to actualising the $1 billion line of credit offered by a Chinese group over the past year. Hon. Faleke, represented by hi…

…could not have imagined a nation, pretending to be democratic, like Nigeria – while its lawmakers and judiciary deliberately remove all the guard rails for good governance in a good democracy. What has happened to Nigeria since 1999 brings to mind the statement, carved in stone, by a Peruvian President. “Traditional de…

…the European Union, brought together female parliamentarians, gender ministers, ECOWAS lawmakers and development partners to review legislative responses to violence against women and girls and strengthen regional collaboration. As part of the programme, participants paid an official visit to the Parliament of Ghana un…

…on Nigerian roads, OAIC said it supports measures that enhance road safety but urged lawmakers to ensure that such measures do not unnecessarily restrict constitutionally protected freedoms. The association noted that preaching in commercial vehicles has long been used by some individuals as a means of sharing religiou…

…said the Senate offers enormous opportunities for development but noted that many lawmakers had failed to maximise its potential for the benefit of their constituents. Odoh, a former Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Professor of Geophysics, said his academic and professional background would enable him…

…described the vote as a milestone, while acknowledging that further work remained.Lawmakers also applauded the bill's author, Olivier Falorni, who has campaigned for assisted dying legislation for several years. "Many patients passed away before they had access to this right. My thoughts go out to them, to their loved…

…criticised the housing and welfare benefits enjoyed by former governors now serving as lawmakers, arguing that many retain multiple official entitlements while career civil servants retire without similar support. The post Falana threatens to drag FG to court over luxury houses for judges appeared first on Vanguard New…

…leg of a girl." The viral 'AI' video. Photo credit: Web The comment drew laughter from lawmakers, including Akpabio. "Senator Oshiomhole, your friend, your very good friend Senator Lalong came to give me security information. He said that we just ignored the message because we thought it was AI," Akpabio said. He added…

…country’s democratic future by participating fully in the 2027 general elections. The lawmakers said the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends largely on the choices, conduct and engagement of young people, who constitute the largest voting bloc in the country. The call was made on Thursday during the Youth Town Hall o…

…Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial nominee despite opposition from some lawmakers and recent protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC…

…by the State House of Assembly, while removal would require the support of two-thirds of lawmakers and must be based on proven misconduct. Abbas also said the proposed legislation empowers the Federal Police to intervene where a state police service becomes compromised, but only under clearly defined constitutional con…

…2022. Starmer announced his resignation on June 22 after losing the confidence of Labour lawmakers following several domestic policy U-turns that impacted his popularity. He is held in high regard by many foreign leaders though, including for his work on Ukraine and commitment to NATO. Starmer, along with French Presid…