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Another defection in the House of Representatives as three Katsina lawmakers dump PDP for APC The gale of defections rocking the Nigerian political landscape has continued to have its fair share in the the House of Representatives, with three lawmakers from Katsina state announcing their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their defection was formally announced during Thursday’s plenary session and was witnessed by the Governor of...

The House of Representatives has canvassed for more cancer treatment centers and free cancer screening services  The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to establish additional cancer treatment centers equipped with radiotherapy machines across Nigeria and to make cancer screening services free of charge. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Aderemi A. Oseni (APC Oyo), during plenary on Wednesday. In presenting the motion, Rep. Oseni described cancer...

The House of Representatives adopted four motions of national importance, raising serious concerns over the alarming rate of insecurity and killings across the country, including the resurgence of boko haram The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, adopted four motions of national importance, raising serious concerns over the alarming rate of insecurity and killings across the country. Lawmakers called on the federal government to bolster security operations and urgently take decisive action to protect both military...

Speaker Abbas said Nigeria is taking a continental step to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that Nigeria is assuming a leadership role in Africa’s clean energy revolution, setting a bold target to help provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. He lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a $1 billion financing package for the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), announced...

Political realignment in House of Representatives as six members announced their defection from PDP to APC, while two moved from LP to PDP There has been a political realignment in the House of Representatives as eight members changed party affiliations at the first plenary session after weeks of recess from plenary. The Speaker Rep. Tajudeen Abbas announced their defections on Tuesday. The six members from Delta State include: Rep. Victor Nwokolo, Rep. Julius Pondi, Rep....

Following awareness and sensitisation gaps, lawmakers tabled 11 out of 605 motions demanding action from the NOA on drug abuse, treatment of gunshot victims, and other critical issues of national importance Nigerians are becoming increasingly aware of national issues ranging from mental health and drug use to public safety and citizenship largely due to the influence of mass media. Television, radio, newspapers, and particularly social media have played a pivotal role in shaping public perception...