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Reps seek urgent action on fatal tanker explosions on Bida–Agaie road

The House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention in the reoccurring tanker explosion on the Bida–Agaie–Lapai–Lambata–Diko road in Niger State The House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention on the Bida–Agaie–Lapai–Lambata–Diko road in Niger State following a series of fatal tanker explosions and accidents that have claimed dozens of lives and destroyed property worth millions of naira. The House urged the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency...

Senate approves life imprisonment for defilement of minors

The Senate has approved stiffer punishment of life imprisonment without an option of fine for anyone convicted of defiling a minor The Senate on Tuesday approved life imprisonment without an option of fine for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, as part of sweeping amendments to the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The red chamber said the stiffer penalty was necessary to deter offenders and safeguard children from sexual abuse, describing the act as...

Reps to investigate $4.6bn health grants from USAID, Global Fund

A government minister has been directed to provide detailed information on the implementation plan and National Assembly approvals for the utilisation of global fund and USAID grants The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the utilisation of over $4.6 billion in grants and health assistance received by Nigeria from the Global Fund and the defunct United States Agency for International Development (USAID) between 2021 and 2025 for the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The...

Reps move to intervene in Dangote–PENGASSAN faceoff

Speaker Abbas has been mandated by the House to lead intervention to resolve the industrial dispute between Dangote and PENGASSAN The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, has resolved to intervene in the ongoing industrial dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa (APC, Kano) and co-sponsored...

October as breast cancer awareness month | GESI Tracker

In this Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we shed light on an important issue that affects women and families across Nigeria: the fight against breast cancer. Beyond being a health concern, breast cancer represents a deeper story about access, awareness, and equity. Too many women still face late diagnoses, high treatment costs, and limited access to care, especially in rural and low-income communities. In a motion of national importance, Rep. Blessing Amadi (PDP,...

Stakeholders want stronger accountability on climate finance

Stakeholders from across government, civil society, academia and media have called for stronger transparency and accountability in the management of climate adaptation finance in Nigeria. This call came during a stakeholders consultative dialogue on accountability in climate Adaptation finance in Nigeria and validation session of the report titled “Enhancing Accountability in Climate Adaptation Finance in Nigeria: Synthesis Report and Case Studies on the Ecological Fund.” The dialogue was organised by the Human and Environmental Development...

Reps, Senators honour late Speaker Anaekwe at valedictory session

Lawmakers bid farewell to Third Republic Speaker of the House of Representatives late Agunwa Anaekwe  Present and past lawmakers on Thursday converged at the green chamber of the House of Representatives to pay their final respects to late Speaker Agunwa Anaekwe during a solemn valedictory session held in his honour. Anaekwe, who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from December 5, 1992, to November 17, 1993, passed away in July 2025 at the...

Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The new INEC chaiman, Amupitan, vows to restore integrity, and ensure elections where losers congratulate winners Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has pledged to restore integrity and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process, assuring that elections under his leadership will be so credible that “the loser will congratulate the winner.” Amupitan, a professor of Law, was confirmed by the Senate through a voice vote after about...

Reps committee orders Jos, Kano DisCos to remit over N110bn to FG

While Jos DisCos is to remit N72b within 60 days to government coffers, Kano DisCos is to pay N40.7b  The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) to pay N72 billion to the federal government account within 60 days and Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) to pay N40.7 billion within 30 days. The resolution followed a public hearing in Abuja on Wednesday, chaired by Rep. Bamidele Salam...

Stakeholders back African aviation and aerospace varsity bill 

According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Africa will require over 70,000 new aviation professionals between 2025 and 2044—including 23,000 pilots and 24,000 technicians Stakeholders across Nigeria’s aviation sector have endorsed the proposed legislation to establish the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja. They described the aviation university as a timely response to the continent’s growing need for skilled aviation and aerospace professionals. At a public hearing organized by the House Committee...

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