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The House Ad-hoc Committee is set to investigate the implementation of Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) policy The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the implementation of Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) policy. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Ahmadu Jaha (APC–Borno), who spoke during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja recently, said that the mandate included assessing the safety, viability and sustainability of the CNG policy in Nigeria. He noted that a...

President Tinubu has rejected the NDLEA Act amendment bill citing departure from the current legal framework  President Bola Tinubu has withheld assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) amendment Bill 2025. In a communication read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on Thursday, the president cited constitutional grounds for his decision, referencing section 58, subsection 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The president explained that...

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Nigeria Police Force over alleged illegal barracks sales, contract scams, diversion of security funds The House of Representatives has ordered an urgent investigation into alleged massive corruption within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), including illegal sales of barracks, contract racketeering, and the diversion of over ₦50 billion meant for critical security operations. The decision followed a motion of urgent public importance adopted during Thursday’s plenary,...

The House committee has tasked NAFDAC to submit a detailed account of all ₦700,000 fines collected from fake drug crackdown  The House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drug Administration and Control has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to submit a detailed account of all fines collected from traders during its clampdown on open drug markets across the country. This directive was issued on Tuesday during a session...

With late deputy chief whip’s seat, the vacant seats in the House of Representatives has risen to five The House of Representatives has declared the seat of late deputy chief whip, Rep. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, vacant. Parliament Reports recalls that Onanuga, who represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo north federal constituency of Ogun state, died on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Citing session 68(2) of the 1999 constitution during Wednesday’s plenary, the Speaker of the House Rep....

The House of Representatives has set out to finding lasting solutions to the protracted security crisis in Plateau State The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to finding lasting solutions to the protracted security crisis in Plateau State, saying it is determined to chart new pathways for peace, justice, security, and reconciliation in the region. Chairman of the House ad-hoc committee on the special security conference on Plateau state, Rep. Adewale Hammed (APC Lagos...

Tinubu has withheld assent to the National Assembly Library Trust Fund amendment bill over legal concerns President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2025. The amendment aims to expand the National Assembly Library Trust Fund’s scope and propose new ways to fund its activities. The Speaker of the House Rep. Tajudeen Abbas disclosed the development on Tuesday while reading President Tinubu’s letter at Tuesday’s Plenary. “ I...

The ruling APC gains two more members as lawmakers dump PDP and LP Two members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday announced their defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Both cited unresolved internal crises within their former parties. The defectors are Rep. Peter Akpanke, who represents Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra Federal Constituency of Cross River State, and Rep. Paul Nnamchi, representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo...

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unveiled an ambitious revenue projection of ₦1.28 trillion for 2025 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unveiled an ambitious revenue projection of ₦1.28 trillion for 2025. This is a 40 percent jump from the ₦894.86 billion realized in 2024. The agency says the bold target is anchored on sweeping modernization reforms, operationalization of the Dangote Refinery’s marine terminal, and adoption of advanced technology to boost port efficiency. Managing Director...