…the prospective corps member’s release. The matter was raised during plenary by the lawmaker representing Lagos Island 1, and Chairman of the House committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation and Job Creation, Omolara Olumegbon, who expressed concerns over the safety of young graduates participating in the national…

…in Atakunmosa East and Atakunmosa West local governments following the defection of the lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sanya Omirin. Despite the PDP’s unity in 2022, the APC defeated Adeleke in Atakunmosa East by 457 votes, while Adeleke won Atakunmosa West with…

…of the 2027 polls.APC senatorial aspirant challenges outcome of primary in court Photo lawmaker denies dumping APCLegit.ng earlier reported that Hon. Adamu Aliyu, who represents Jos North in the Plateau State House of Assembly, publicly addressed rumours of his exit from the APC.The lawmaker pointed to disputes from re…

…five attack helicopters for rapid response to give cover to ground troops,” he said. The lawmaker stressed that effectiveness would depend on what he called TEAM: Training, Equipment, Ammunition and Motivation. “It is good that 28,000 more personnel are being recruited. But it is not about numbers. It is about TEAM. Th…

…Kaigama.Kaigama, the president of the Borno South Youth Alliance, accused the federal lawmaker of involvement in ransom negotiations."I have said it before. In my entire life, I have never seen N1 billion in cash, let alone N5 billion." From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.How Ndume got inv…

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, says he has never in his life seen N1billion cash. Ndume made this known on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He was responding to kidnap intermediary allegation leveled against him for by one…

…increasingly reluctant to take on new projects tied to the National Assembly. The lawmaker, who represents the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory, made the disclosure during an interview on KAA Truths posted on Thursday. Obika said constituency allocations approved for lawmakers had been b…

…motion on the floor of the US Congress for the immediate release of the IPOB leader. The lawmaker begged his colleagues to “support my bill for the Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu immediately and unconditionally”. Reacting, Kanunta Kanu in a post on his official X handle, hailed the move, liking the IPOB lea…

…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 lawmaker representing Osun Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Olubiyi Fadeyi, has dumped the All Progressives Congress and returned to the Peoples Democratic Party. PUNCH Online reports that Fadeyi, alongside four other National Assembly members, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party in July 2025. He, however…

…with Nigeria by encouraging them to become true corporate citizens of our country.” The lawmaker argued that many countries with smaller populations and digital markets than Nigeria had successfully attracted global technology firms to establish local operations. “Around the world, major technology companies have estab…

…to sanction them, and President Trump has even ordered military action."The Republican lawmaker also alleged that rather than addressing concerns raised by the United States, Nigerian authorities chose to engage in a PR campaign."Instead of responding to American concerns, Nigerian officials waged a public relations ca…

…to be sentenced The Minnesota assassin who pleaded guilty to k!lling a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court. Vance Boelter, 59, agreed to plead guilty in June, almost a year after the Minneapolis-area attacks, when he stalked and k!lled House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her hu…

…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

…as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the Universal Basic Education Commission, the lawmaker said NACRID would focus on financing, coordination and oversight rather than direct project implementation. He said projects would be executed mainly through State Rural Infrastructure and Development Boards or designated st…

…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.

…of economic sacrifices on its own citizens in support of the struggle for freedom.” The lawmaker lamented that despite the longstanding relationship, Nigerians legally resident in South Africa have continued to face recurring waves of xenophobic violence for nearly two decades. He said, “Nigerians residing lawfully in…

…solicitor to Johnson Ugochukwu of Havilah Global Travels Limited, who accused the lawmaker of failing to settle outstanding payments despite repeated demands. According to the petition, Akpanke engaged the travel agency on January 16, 2026, to procure three Business Class airline tickets to Rome for himself and two ass…

…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…

…of an attempted mass abduction of students in Monguno, Borno State. According to the lawmaker, the achievements of the armed forces under the current military leadership deserve national recognition, particularly at a time when the country continues to battle insurgency, banditry and other security threats. He stated,…

…the committee to clear him. From the notice of invitation, there is already a bias,” the lawmaker said. Also reacting, public affairs analyst Jackson Ojo said the exclusion of the President’s Chief of Staff could undermine public confidence in the investigation. “The committee is starting on the wrong footing. They sho…