…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…

Blame LAWMA for his action. They haven't picked trash in one month - Netizens react to video of 56-year-old school guard dumping thrash in drainage Some Nigerians on social media have blamed the Lagos Waste Management Authority LAWMA for the actions of the 56-year-old school guard who was caught on tape dumping refuse…

…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…

…Area of the state. The House directed the company’s management to appear before lawmakers on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters, where plenary is being held temporarily. The lawmakers’ letter, dated July 7, 2026, was signed by the Clerk of the House, Dr Emeka Amadi, and…

…Centre, Jabi, and other agencies for failing to honour its invitation. Addressing lawmakers, the Customs boss said that government fiscal policies often directly affect the agency’s revenue performance, either positively or negatively. He said although the Nigeria Customs Service remained one of the country’s leading r…

…performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the scene before rushing the veteran lawmaker to George Washington University Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.The medical emergency occurred just hours after Graham returned to Washington from an official diplomatic trip to Kyiv, Ukraine. Shortly befo…

…fight against insecurity. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Labour Party lawmaker said the operation had restored public confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture and demonstrated the resolve of security agencies to confront terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements. He congratulated Tinubu, th…

…of law enforcement agencies​,” the Ukrainian leader ​hinted, noting that he expects lawmakers’ cooperation in the process. ​The wartime cabinet rejig aligns with Ukraine’s renewed “political strategy.” Each priority area of foreign policy will be assigned to an individual with substantial experience, Zelenesky said. Th…

By Allison Abanum The leadership path of Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea, the lawmaker representing the Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, can be beautifully captured by a profound adage native to the Esan dialect. The proverb tells of a resourceful individual who once used nothing more than a…

…those behind the allegations to provide evidence, insisting that none existed. The lawmaker further rejected claims that he was involved in a bank robbery in the United States before returning to Nigeria for politics, describing the allegation as fictitious. He accused his critics of circulating a photograph of another…

…of Resilience for Growth and Development." Presenting the Appropriation Bill before lawmakers on Friday, Governor Fubara said the budget was designed to consolidate the gains of his administration in infrastructure development, human capital advancement, security and economic growth, while ensuring fiscal discipline an…

…We saw this with Stale Solbakken (the current Norway boss). 'As cardiologists we are not lawmakers, but our clear recommendation, also in light of European and American studies, is that competing in elite sports with an ICD is highly unusual. 'We know he (Eriksen) will collapse again at some point. But we simply cannot…

Fulani militants are largest perpetrators of Christian gen0cide in Nigeria - US lawmaker claims A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has alleged that Fulani militants remain the largest perpetrators of violence against Christians in the country.The comments come against the backdrop of recurring attacks on rural comm…

…characterized the outcome as detrimental to the country and urged congressional lawmakers to pursue legislative restrictions. However, that path faces steep hurdles, given consistent public support for birthright citizenship and the court's written opinion suggesting that any structural change would require a full cons…

…the immediate move towards state police must follow a clearly defined process,” the ex-lawmaker said. She said the transition should be guided by clear timelines, defined objectives and a phased implementation plan, questioning whether the proposed system was designed to combat terrorism or tackle broader criminal acti…

…long, because that's the way it goes,' Trump continued. His warning came as hardline lawmakers in Tehran openly called for missiles to be fired at his location at the summit. by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 11:06 AM | Share this Story

…declaration, as well as using presidential security agents to block his own arrest after lawmakers had nullified it. The disgraced former president is already in detention while he appeals a separate life sentence for leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration, which he insists was motivated by the public…

…declaration, as well as using presidential security agents to block his own arrest after lawmakers had nullified it. The disgraced former president is already in detention while he appeals a separate life sentence for leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration, which he insists was motivated by the public…

…he said. Reps track N1.3bn budget line, allege systemic failure At the Green Chamber, lawmakers expressed deep alarm over how a non-existent council operated from the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja for nearly a year, engaged foreign diplomatic missions, and successfully inserted a N1,302,978,000 allocation under…

…the current president asked Jonathan to resign when he was in office," Umeh said. The lawmaker further argued that the Tinubu administration had not done enough to ease the hardship faced by Nigerians, particularly the high cost of petrol, which he said had contributed to rising prices of goods and services across the…

…create unnecessary tension within the All Progressives Congress in Imo State. The former lawmaker reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC, stressing that he remained "a steadfast, disciplined and committed member" of the ruling party. According to the statement, Araraume is awaiting the party's official position on the Imo N…

…in an election year?!!! Anything can happen to anybody''After a robust deliberation, the lawmakers passed a motion for the arrest and prosecution of criminals. Watch the lawmakers speak below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 08/07/2026 12:49 PM | Sh…