House of Reps Emergency Session on Insecurity
Nigerian lawmakers convene special plenary addressing escalating security crisis, mass abductions, and new anti-ransom legislation. Comprehensive security assessment underway.
Nigerian lawmakers convene special plenary addressing escalating security crisis, mass abductions, and new anti-ransom legislation. Comprehensive security assessment underway.
Southeast lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu for a political pardon for Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it will de-escalate tensions and foster national healing. Read the full appeal.
Following high-level talks, Nigerian lawmakers affirm commitment to U.S. partnership for tackling insecurity. Both nations agree on boosting counterinsurgency support and human rights.
Nigerian House of Representatives calls for urgent mass recruitment of lecturers and improved salaries to prevent university system collapse. ASUU urged to suspend strike plans.
The House of Representatives vows to fix Nigeria's electricity crisis, launching a major investigation into 17 years of sector failures and proposing a new bill to combat energy theft.
The House of Representatives issues a 7-day ultimatum to MDAs, threatening arrest warrants for non-compliance with the Naira-for-Crude Oil policy investigation. Full details on the escalating standoff.
Nigerian House of Representatives launches a full-scale investigation into all power sector investments and reforms from 2007 to 2024, vowing to correct 17 years of failure.
The House of Representatives witnessed a heated debate over INEC's legal authority to monitor political parties. Meanwhile, INEC declared BVAS has ended voter impersonation in Nigeria's elections.
The House of Representatives launches a major investigation into massive revenue leakages in Nigeria's oil sector, Anchor Borrowers' Programme, and over 11,000 abandoned federal properties valued at N20 trillion.
A heated debate erupted in the House of Representatives over INEC's legal authority to monitor political parties' internal activities. Read the full details of the legislative clash.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas inaugurates committee to investigate abandoned federal assets nationwide. The 10th House vows to end era of wasting public wealth and ensure proper utilization.
Nigerian House of Representatives investigates alleged diversion of ₦1.12tn agricultural funds. Lawmakers demand accountability for food security programs. Read the full investigation details.
President Trump called a female reporter 'piggy' when questioned about Epstein files on Air Force One. Bipartisan criticism follows as House votes on file release.
House of Representatives committee pledges to halt massive revenue losses in Nigeria's oil and non-oil export sectors, aiming to recover billions lost annually through systemic leakages.
Nigeria's House of Representatives pushes for mandatory 15% women quota in police recruitment to enhance gender equality and improve policing effectiveness nationwide.
JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede apologises to House of Representatives over official's unruly conduct during investigative hearing on UTME complaints and budget implementation.
Thirteen NNPP House of Representatives members have dismissed defection rumors, reaffirming loyalty to their party and Kwankwasiya Movement. Details emerge amid recent party switches.
Nigeria's House of Representatives suspends WAEC's 2026 CBT exams, mandating nationwide digital infrastructure upgrades in schools. Read the full story on the legislative intervention.
Nigerian House of Representatives urges immediate action to complete the long-abandoned Armed Forces Physical and Health School in Esa-Oke, Osun State, to boost troop readiness and security. Read more.
Nigerian lawmakers demand suspension of WAEC's computer-based testing for 2026 WASSCE, citing inadequate infrastructure in schools that could lead to mass student failure. Read full details.
House of Representatives investigates petition from Ezi Umuada Igbo seeking removal of Sophia Mbakwe as NNPCL EVP over federal character violation. Follow this developing story.
Two NNPP House members from Kano defect to APC amid party crises, following PDP lawmaker's move. Political realignments intensify ahead of 2027 elections. Read full analysis.
The House of Representatives raises alarm over Nigeria's porous borders, with 1,894 entry points unmanned. This exposes the nation to arms smuggling and trafficking, threatening national security.
Police in Osun State are investigating the death of security guard Basiru Aminu, found deceased at his Oke Ola, Igbaye workplace. No violence marks were found on the body. Read for details.
The House of Representatives investigates the management of over $4.6 billion in health grants from Global Fund and USAID received between 2021 and 2025 to ensure transparency and accountability.
CISLAC/TI-Nigeria commends House of Representatives for probing security intervention funds from 2020, demands extended investigation into opaque Security Vote allocations.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu petitions former US President Donald Trump, calling for investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings by Nigerian security forces in Southeast region amid ongoing unrest.
French defence giant Thales faces corruption probe over ₦423 billion Indonesian contract. EFCC investigates Nigerian connection in international arms deal scandal.
Nigeria's House of Representatives launches thorough investigation into President Tinubu's massive N1.15 trillion loan request amid growing economic concerns and national debt worries.
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Ita Enang reveals that lawmakers who defected without proper party division have automatically forfeited their seats according to constitutional provisions.