Senate leadership has questioned the legality behind the defection of Senator Abaribe to ADC, said no division in his previous party The defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South) from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) sparked a heated debate in the Senate on Thursday, as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin questioned the legality of the move. Tension rose during plenary when Barau cited...
Leaders and stakeholders from Nigeria’s South-east have thrown their weight behind the proposed creation of ANIM State Leaders and stakeholders from Nigeria’s South-east have intensified the push for the creation of ANIM State, rallying political, traditional and community support for the proposal currently before the National Assembly as part of the ongoing constitutional review. The renewed backing was highlighted during a meeting in Abuja between a delegation from Imo and Anambra states and the Deputy...
The House of Representatives is seeking penalties for offenders of dual-party membership including a N10m fine and two-year jail term The House of Representatives on Wednesday took steps to prohibit dual-party membership in Nigeria’s political system, proposing stiff penalties for offenders following an amendment to Section 77 of the recently signed Electoral Act 2026. The bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act, 2026 to make express Prohibition of Dual-Party Membership...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost three members in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as a wave of defections continues to reshape party alignments in the green chamber The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost three members in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This is as a wave of defections reshaped party alignments in the green chamber on Wednesday. In total, five lawmakers...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has been given two weeks ultimatum to recover N18.98 billion owed by foreign airlines operating in Nigeria The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to recover over N18.98 billion owed by foreign airlines operating in the country within two weeks. Chairman of the committee, Rep. James Abiodun Faleke, issued the directive when officials of FAAN, led by its Managing...
The bill seeking protection and assistance for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in line provisions of the Kampala Convention has been assented to by President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), also known as the Kampala Convention. This move is aimed at strengthening humanitarian protection and safeguarding the rights and dignity of displaced persons in Nigeria. The legislation, titled...
The spokesperson, Rep. Rotimi, disclosed that the House will soon begin voting on several constitutional amendment proposals, including bills aimed at addressing gender representation gaps Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jr., has disclosed that the House will soon begin debate and voting on dozens of constitutional amendment proposals, including bills aimed at addressing gender representation gaps. Rotimi said the proposals are expected to come up as...
The House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the Commission’s proposed N140 billion 2026 budget proposal The House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the Commission’s proposed N140 billion 2026 budget proposal. The approval was given following the commission’s presentation during a budget defence session on Thursday. The budget was presented to the committee by the Managing Director of the Commission, Mark Okoye, who outlined...
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., launched the GESI on behalf of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., on Sunday launched the Gender, Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Compendium, a comprehensive review of inclusive legislative initiatives within Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly. The compendium, which covers legislative activities of the 10th National Assembly...
 Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria’s industrialisation drive and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) must deliberately harness the economic strength of women. As part of the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration, Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its leadership in intra-African trade by unlocking the productive potential of women-led enterprises and expanding their access to finance, markets and business opportunities. This commitment was highlighted by...
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