Fatima Abbas Urges Passage of Women Reserved Seats Bill
Fatima Abbas, wife of the House Speaker, urged the 10th National Assembly to pass the Constitution Alteration Bill creating special reserved seats for women, calling it critical for democracy.
Category : National Assembly
India Lists 12 Key Requirements for Nigerian Medical Visa 2026
The Indian High Commission in Nigeria has released 12 mandatory requirements for Nigerians seeking medical visas in 2026, including referral letters, vaccination certificates, and financial proof.
Historian Urges National Assembly to Include Sango, Ogun in Oath
Professor Toyin Falola urges Nigeria's National Assembly to incorporate Yoruba deities Sango and Ogun into the oath of office for public officials to fight corruption and impunity.
House of Reps resumes, summons Tinubu, probes phantom agency
Nigeria's House of Representatives resumed after recess with heated debates, including a motion to summon President Tinubu over poor budget implementation and a probe into a ₦1.3 billion phantom agency.
Senate Debates Xenophobic Attacks, Boko Haram, Budget, Cement Sale
Nigeria's Senate debated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, condemned rehabilitating repentant Boko Haram members, rejected probe of a phantom agency, and approved Lafarge sale.
Reps Withdraw State Police Bill, Adopt Executive Version
The House of Representatives withdrew its own state police constitutional amendment bill, advancing the Executive-sponsored version through first and second readings on July 13, 2026.
10th House: Three Years of Activism and Controversy
The 10th House of Representatives has processed over 2,700 bills and pursued ambitious reforms, but faces controversies over defections, transparency, and executive independence.
Lawmakers Shout Down Colleague Over Tinubu Summons Motion
House of Representatives members shouted down Hon. Gadgi after he moved a motion to summon President Bola Tinubu over insecurity and budget concerns, sparking online outrage.
Reps Probe ₦1.3bn Budget for Phantom Agency, Gagdi Chairs
The House of Representatives has launched an ad hoc committee chaired by Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to investigate how a non-existent agency, the PFIPC, secured ₦1.3 billion in the 2026 budget.
House of Reps: 2,747 Bills Introduced, 363 Passed in 3 Years
Nigeria's House of Representatives introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 in the first three years of the 10th National Assembly, marking one of the most active legislative periods in recent history.
Senate denies inserting ₦1.3bn for non-existent agency
The Senate clarifies that the ₦1.3 billion for the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in the 2026 budget was not inserted by lawmakers, and the matter is now before the court.
House to probe N1.3bn budget for non-existent agency
The House of Representatives investigates the inclusion of over ₦1.3 billion for a non-existent federal agency in the 2026 budget, exposing systemic vulnerabilities.
House Rejects Bid to Summon Tinubu Over Budget Crisis
Nigeria’s House of Representatives rejected a bid to summon President Tinubu to explain poor 2025 budget implementation, despite adopting a motion on funding gaps.
House of Reps Rowdy Over Motion to Summon Tinubu
The House of Representatives erupted in chaos over a motion to summon President Tinubu, triggered by a circular halting constituency project payments.
Fake Agency DG Video Resurfaces, Gbajabiamila Face-Off Goes Viral
A resurfaced video shows Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi confronting Femi Gbajabiamila over an alleged N1.3 billion ghost agency scandal, as the presidency denies involvement.
Delta Assembly declares Udu constituency seat vacant after defection
The Delta State House of Assembly declared the Udu Constituency seat vacant after Collins Ogbetamah defected from APC to NDC, and ordered INEC to conduct a by-election.
Rivers Assembly Receives 2026-2028 MTEF from Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly received the 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework from Governor Siminalayi Fubara during an emergency sitting, marking the first plenary in over three months.
Jega Demands Urgent Amendment of 2026 Electoral Act Sections
Former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega calls for urgent amendment of Sections 60(3), 83(5) and 138(1) of the 2026 Electoral Act, citing ambiguities that could undermine election credibility before 2027.
Senate Swears In Four New Senators After By-Elections
Senate President Godswill Akpabio inaugurated four senators elected in recent by-elections, restoring representation for Ondo South, Nasarawa North, Enugu North, and Rivers South East.
Senate to Vote on State Police Bill After Tinubu's Move
Senate President Godswill Akpabio calls for full attendance as the National Assembly prepares to vote on the constitutional amendment to establish state police services across Nigeria.
Oshiomhole denies forging signatures in Natasha suspension
Adams Oshiomhole refutes claims that he said senators' signatures were forged in the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, clarifying his comments on AIT.
Senate to Pass Digital Economy Bill, Amend Cybercrime Act
The Senate is set to pass the National Digital Economy and E-Government Bill, giving legal backing to electronic transactions. The Cybercrime Act is also being amended to ensure security.
Coalition Urges Senate to Pass Child Online Protection Bill
A coalition of 56 civil society organisations calls on the Nigerian Senate to prioritise the Child Online Access Protection Bill to safeguard children from digital harms.
Kingibe: I Never Saw Report That Led to Natasha's Suspension
Senator Ireti Kingibe claims she did not see the report that led to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension, alleging she was absent during its finalization.
Oshiomhole Denies Signature Forgery Claims in Natasha Row
Senator Adams Oshiomhole denies alleging signature forgery in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension, regrets embarrassment to the Senate. Think Yoruba First criticizes voiding of Mele Kyari's arrest warrant.
House of Reps Passes State Police Bill, Lone Lawmaker Opposes
The House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment for state police, with 289 votes in favor and one against. Lawmaker Bashir Usman opposed, citing rushed consideration.
House Emergency Plenary on Budget Extension Set for Monday
The House of Representatives will hold an emergency plenary on Monday to consider extending the capital component of the 2025 budget by three months, until September 2026.
Reps Pass State Police Bill, Summon Security Chiefs, Probe Train Crash
Nigeria's House of Representatives passed a state police bill, summoned security chiefs over insecurity, ordered a train crash probe, and resolved minority leadership disputes.
Senate Debates State Police, Textile Ban, Crypto, Budget Extension
The Senate debated state police, a textile import ban, cryptocurrency regulation, judiciary expansion, and extended the 2025 budget. A fire occurred at the National Assembly.
Speaker Calls for Fresh Legislative Solutions to Security Issues
House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen says Nigeria's worsening security requires new legislative approaches, as the House considers defence reform bills to strengthen military institutions and address emerging threats.
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