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The Senate has urged the Inspector-General of Police, the Chief of Army Staff and other security agencies to immediately deploy security personnel to Otukpo and other adjoining Local Government Areas in Benue State to protect lives, restore normalcy and prevent a total breakdown of law and order. The resolution followed a motion on a matter of urgent public national importance, sponsored by Senator Abba Moro, on the need to stop […]
The House of Representatives has urged the executive arm of government to, as a matter of urgency, provide the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with adequate funding as approved in the Appropriations Acts to enable the agency settle outstanding liabilities and sustain its operations. The house also tasked its Committee on Infectious Diseases to monitor the release and utilization of funds to the NCDC and report back for further […]
The Legislature and the executive arm of government have pledged closer cooperation to address gaps between the country’s budgeting process and national development plans. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this on the second day of a two day policy dialogue in Abuja. Senator Atiku Bagudu noted that, without the support of the National Assembly, the reforms that have been undertaken by the administration wouldn't have […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 , […]
