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Lawmakers engaged in heated exchanges over a motion to invite President Tinubu to explain non-release of funds for capital projects The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers engaged in heated exchanges over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the green chamber to explain the delay in releasing funds for capital projects, unpaid contractors and constituency interventions. The motion, sponsored by Rep. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh...

Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has until Monday to appear before the House Committee on Public Accounts or risk legislative sanctions The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a final summons to the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, directing him to appear before the panel on Monday, July 13, 2026. This followed his repeated failure to honour invitations and provide documents required for legislative...

The House of Representatives has rolled out its three-year legislative performance scorecard, with a total of 2,747 bills introduced and 363 passed since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023 The House of Representatives has introduced a total of 2,747 bills and passed 363 since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, according to its three-year legislative performance report. The figures were unveiled on Monday during a media briefing...

Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese (LP, Benue), has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of planned reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese (LP, Benue), has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s sweeping reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). He warned that some of the proposed changes could undermine...

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that funding will not hinder the proposed establishment of state police Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that funding will not hinder the proposed establishment of state police, saying the National Assembly is developing measures to guarantee sustainable financing for the new security structure. Kalu gave the assurance on Friday while briefing journalists in Abuja after returning...

Minority caucus of the House of Representatives blasts President Tinubu for prioritising reelection while Nigeria bleeds The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has accused the Federal Government of placing political calculations ahead of the security and welfare of Nigerians, warning that the country is being pushed to the brink by worsening insecurity, economic hardship and alleged attempts to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists at the National Assembly...

APP National Leader, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has strongly condemned the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of five political parties, describing the decision as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy The National Leader of the Action Peoples Party (APP) and member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has strongly condemned the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of five political parties, describing the decision as a threat to...

c The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. Afam Victor Ogene, has dismissed recent claims by former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, over Peter Obi’s security record as governor of Anambra State, describing them as “brazen falsehoods” and an attempt to rewrite history. Ogene’s reaction followed comments made by Oshiomhole during a recent podcast interview in which the former labour leader reportedly...

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of military equipment in Nigeria Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of military equipment and stronger measures to curb the financing of criminal and terrorist activities as part of efforts to tackle insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, Kalu said the...