…That rationale came under direct fire on the Senate floor, yesterday, with lawmakers arguing that the policy had, in practice, come to be seen by ordinary Nigerians as rewarding violence rather than deterring it. The call to halt the rehabilitation of former insurgents was raised as an additional prayer by Senator Jose…

…war also affected imports, particularly wheat shipments from the region. Adeniyi told lawmakers that the NCS has a revenue target of N11.074 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year. He said the target comprises N5.542 trillion for the federation, N1.491 trillion for non-federation revenue, N2.773 trillion from import VAT and…

…on President Tinubu to establish a broader review committee comprising security experts, lawmakers, former NYSC officials, youth groups and other stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the proposed reforms before implementation. Established on May 22, 1973, under the administration of General Yakubu Gowo…

…urged President Tinubu to establish an expanded committee comprising security experts, lawmakers, former NYSC officials, youth groups and other critical stakeholders to undertake a more extensive review before any reforms are implemented. The NYSC was established on May 22, 1973, by the military administration of Gener…

…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…

…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…

…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…

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

…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…

…of GLOBE's headquarters to Nairobi, Kenya. GLOBE International, a leading network of lawmakers committed to advancing climate action and sustainable development, is a founding partner of London Climate Action Week, regarded as one of the world's largest climate engagement platforms. The anniversary reception will be ho…

…of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation and was regarded as one of the key lawmakers in the Assembly. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, the Speaker described the late legislator as a devoted public servant who discharged his responsibilities with commitment and a strong sense of dut…

…Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State without resigning his appointment, wants the lawmakers to order his arrest for failing to honour the invitation of the House committee investigating the issue. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and Yusuf Galambi, Chairman House Committee on Legislative Library, Resea…

…House of Representatives approved the State Police bill with overwhelming support among lawmakers present, while the Senate also passed a similar bill through second reading. But even after passing in both chambers, the constitutional amendment bill will still need to be approved by at least 24 state assemblies to beco…

…discourse, has again pushed state policing from policy pages into public view - pressing lawmakers and citizens alike to decide whether Nigeria will decentralise responsibly or watch its security architecture continue to fray.

…distracted." Electoral amendments backfired Interestingly, Salam also acknowledged that lawmakers bear part of the responsibility for today's controversies. He admitted that some provisions introduced into the Electoral Act have created fresh problems. "There are certain things Parliament did during the amendment of th…

…observers, alongside analyses of voting patterns and election outcomes, would help lawmakers determine whether further reforms were needed. He said any identified gaps would form the basis of future legislative reviews of Nigeria's electoral framework. Drawing an analogy between lawmaking and human development, Bamidel…

…internal party tension lingers, however, following primaries in which several incumbent lawmakers lost their tickets. Joseph Anifowose of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has withdrawn and endorsed Oyebanji, citing the governor's record on infrastructure and social services. Eleven candidates now remain. ADC'S BEJIDE:…

…was not a leadership endorsement. According to his account, the document related to lawmakers' welfare and constituency projects, not the minority leadership contest. This is precisely why the matter should not have been allowed to disappear into the usual legislative silence. If Agbese signed a document, what was the…

…Akin Rotimi, Friday, the House acknowledged the safety concerns but reminded opposition lawmakers that they are part of the government and share the responsibility of fixing the country's problems. Akin Rotimi’s reaction followed comments by the minority caucus leader, Fred Agbedi, during a press conference on Wednesda…