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The House of Representatives has sworn in Elegbeji as the new member representing Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo federal constituency of Ogun state The House of Representatives on Thursday swore in Rep. Adesola Elegbeji as the new member representing Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo Federal Constituency of Ogun State. Elegbeji, who emerged winner of the August by-election, replaced the late Rep. Adewunmi Onanuga, who passed away after a prolonged illness. The oath of office was administered by the Clerk of the House during...

President Tinubu wants the National Assembly to approve a total of $2.347 billion in external capital to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit, refinance maturing Eurobonds, and issue debut sovereign Sukuk in the international capital market President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking its approval to raise a total of $2.347 billion in external borrowings to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit, refinance maturing Eurobonds, and issue Nigeria’s first-ever...

Masari, Enang, Goje, Madori excited on their nomination as ICONS of the Fourth Republic  Acceptance messages have continued to pour in from nominees for the ICONS of the Fourth Republic, with former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-governor of Katsina state, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, among the latest to express delight over his selection. The Initiative for Celebrating Outstanding National Statespersons (ICONS) of the Fourth Republic is a legacy-driven programme conceived to...

These 21 senators have hitherto occupied roles in the executive branch of government, thereby making them ICONS candidates In the 10th National Assembly, a significant number of former Nigerian governors have transitioned to legislative roles, particularly in the Senate. While some observers suggest that this trend stems from a desire to maintain political influence after completing their constitutionally limited terms in the executive arm, OrderPaper, through its Facility for Legislative Executive Exchange (FLEX), notes a...

The National Assembly has suspended legislative activities for one week to mourn former President late Mohammadu Buhari The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of legislative duties to honour the memory of late former president Mohammadu Buhari. This communication was contained in a statement in Monday by the Clerk of National Assembly Kamoru Ogunlana. He said “In honour of his legacy and service to the nation, I am directed by the President of the Senate...