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…

…institutions to perform their duties without interference or undue pressure.The lawmaker further appealed to the public, members of the National Assembly, the media, friends and well-wishers to respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn and prepare to lay their daughter to rest. He noted that the bereaved fami…

…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…

Kwara female lawmaker, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, was among female legislators from across Africa who participated in the West Africa Female Parliamentarians Peer Review Conference on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), held in Accra, Ghana. The three-day conference, organised by the Women in Politics Forum (WIPF…

German lawmaker steps down for using surrogacy to have a child with gay partner A senior figure in German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Jens Spahn, has resigned as chairman of the party's parliamentary group following controversy over his use of a surrogate mother in the Uni…

…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…

…to the welfare of the people, urging support regardless of political dividesThe lawmaker called on Garo to keep strengthening the APC and backing policies that will bring meaningful development to Kano State and NigeriaFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Kano - Hon. Fahad Dankabo has welcomed Sadeeq G…

…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…

…his voluntary withdrawal from the party and terminated his membership. The former lawmaker said his decision was prompted by what he described as the “unjustified and deceitful conduct” of the reconciliation committee, which he alleged was set up to sideline certain aspirants. According to him, the committee’s actions…

…after meeting with Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former lawmaker had visited the Villa on Tuesday and returned on Wednesday to conclude discussions with the President. He said, “The President has generously agreed to attend the UNGA meeting of the United Nations. “It is significant because Mr Pr…

…to keep our country safe. They deserve our appreciation and support,” he added. The lawmaker urged political leaders and public commentators to adopt a united approach in addressing insecurity. “I appeal to politicians and public commentators to avoid playing politics with issues of security. What Nigerians expect from…

…on Channels Television. The NDC said the oath is primarily aimed at preventing elected lawmakers at the national and state assembly levels from defecting after elections.

…a proposal that senators’ attendance be taken at the end of each sitting to recognise lawmakers who remain in the chamber until adjournment. According to him, dedication to legislative work attracts rewards not only from the Senate leadership but also from God. He said, “Let me even say one thing, apart from being comp…

…halted plans to harmonise the House and Senate versions of the earlier proposal, with lawmakers now set to begin fresh legislative work on the President’s proposal. Explaining the decision, Abbas said the executive proposal incorporated additional safeguards developed by a presidential committee chaired by the Chief of…

…for securing the release of the victims after more than 50 days in captivity. The lawmakers also praised Tinubu for directing security agencies to deploy all necessary resources to ensure the unconditional release of the victims abducted by heavily armed terrorists. According to the Senate, the rescue operation, which…

…that Nigerian troops were the lowest paid among several African countries. In response, lawmakers passed a bill fixing ₦250,000 as the baseline monthly wage for the lowest-ranking soldier, inserting the required funding directly into the 2026 budget.President Tinubu signed the bill into law in November 2025, directing…

…decision, made during Tuesday's plenary session, July 14, clears the path for lawmakers to focus entirely on a separate, executive-backed State Police Bill forwarded by the presidency.Following the withdrawal of its own draft, the Green Chamber immediately fast-tracked the executive's proposal to ensure the momentum on…