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National

Lawmakers To Fast-Track Mandatory National Decarbonisation Bill

The House of Representatives says it will expedite action on a proposed Mandatory National Decarbonisation Bill to address economic risks from climate change. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr Abass Tajudeen disclosed this at an event on climate policy and the proposed national decarbonisation framework in Abuja. Represented by the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education Muktar Shagaya, Dr Abbas warned that failure to address […]

todayMarch 5, 2026

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Agriculture

Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Drop In Agriculture Allocation

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Production and Services, Bello Ka’oje, has warned that a cut in the funding for the agricultural sector could undermine Nigeria’s food security ambition and weaken economic recovery efforts. He stated this at a joint budget defence session of the Senate and House of Representatives with the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Abdullahi. According to him, […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026

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Energy

Lawmakers Demand Answers On Azura’s ₦18bn

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has queried Azura-Edo Power Plant over the ₦18 billion the company received from the Federal Government through the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) within a six-month period in 2023. During the resumed investigative hearing in Abuja, the Chairman of the committee, Ibrahim Aliyu, demanded explanations after discovering that Azura failed to […]

todayDecember 2, 2025

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Judiciary

Agwara School Kidnapping: Niger Lawmakers Call For Tougher Security

Lawmakers from Niger State in the National Assembly have condemned the abduction of students from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Agwara Local Government Area, describing it as another sign of the deepening security crisis in the region. Armed attackers seized an unspecified number of students earlier this week, prompting outrage and concern across the state. In a joint statement, the Niger State Caucus expressed “profound sorrow” over the incident and […]

todayNovember 22, 2025

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Featured

Lawmakers Mourn Senator Ezea

The House of Representatives is deeply saddened by the passing of Distinguished Senator Okechukwu Ezea, the lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. According to an announcement by his family, the Senator passed away late Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the age of 62 after a brief illness. Until his demise, he served as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committees on Cooperation and Integration in Africa […]

todayNovember 19, 2025

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National

Lawmakers Push Older Persons Rights Bill To Expand Social Benefits

The House of Representatives is considering a bill to strengthen the rights and welfare of older citizens. The proposed law, the Older Persons (Rights and Privileges) Bill, 2025 would provide free medical care, financial assistance, and legal protections, addressing gaps in current legislation and supporting the country’s aging population. Speaking at a public hearing organized by the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Speaker of the house , […]

todayNovember 19, 2025

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Health

Lawmakers Push Reforms To Regulate Organ Trade, Surrogacy

Lawmakers Push Reforms To Regulate Organ Trade, Surrogacy         Regulation of organ transplants, surrogacy, and other sensitive medical practices is under review as the House of Representatives considers new healthcare laws. The measures aim to curb exploitation and enforce stricter ethical standards across the sector. Speaking at a public hearing on seven health-related bills, organized by the Committee on Healthcare Services, the Speaker of the house, Dr […]

todayNovember 13, 2025

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General

Lawmakers Decry Abandonment Of Govt Property Worth N20tr

The House of Representatives has decried the abandonment of thousands of federal government properties and projects across the country, estimated to be worth more than ₦20 trillion. In a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda, the lawmakers warned that the continued neglect of public assets poses serious economic and security risks. In his lead debate, Chinda cited a 2021 report by the Nigerian Institute of […]

todayNovember 12, 2025

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News

HOR : 5 Enugu PDP Lawmakers Defect To APC

Five members of House of Representatives from Enugu State have defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The lawmakers said they joined the APC to align with Governor Peter Mbah’s “vision of transforming Enugu and connecting it to national development.” The five lawmakers, who joined three of their Enugu colleagues that had earlier defected to the APC, include: Chidi Mark Obetta, representing […]

todayOctober 30, 2025