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Deputy Speaker Restores Power To Bende Constituency After 23 Years

The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, has commissioned a rehabilitated power line project that has restored electricity to Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, ending 23 years of darkness in the area. The project which also reconnected Uzuakoli and Ozuitem cities to the national grid is expected to revive small-scale businesses, cottage industries, and factories in the region. Speaking during the commissioning in Bende, the Deputy Speaker who represents the […]

January 20, 2026

Economics

Speaker Debunks Alleged Unaccounted N18.6b For NASC Project

The Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives has denied claims that Speaker, Dr Abbas Tajudeen failed to account for ₦18.6 billion allegedly linked to the National Assembly Service Commission NASC, headquarters project. In a statement, the Speaker’s media aide, Musa Abdullahi said the allegations reported in some media outlets and attributed to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, was “misleading” and wrongly suggested the Speaker had […]

December 2, 2025

National

Deputy Speaker Advocates Police Reforms Amidst Worsening Insecurity

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, has called for far-reaching police reforms, saying the country’s centralised policing system can no longer cope with worsening insecurity. Addressing lawmakers during a plenary debate on national security, Mr Kalu said Nigeria is facing “multidimensional” threats, including indiscriminate kidnappings, banditry and insurgent activities across several states. He urged Parliament to strengthen police funding and allow the creation of state and […]

November 26, 2025

National

Speaker Asks PCC To Broaden Its Reach, Strengthen Administrative Justice

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has called on the Public Complaints Commission, PCC, to transform into a fully digital ombudsman capable of real-time complaint tracking and data-driven policy reform. Speaking at the 2025 Global Ombudsman Summit and the 50th anniversary of the PCC in Abuja, Dr Abbas represented by his deputy, Benjamin Kalu said the Commission must adopt modern tools to broaden its reach and […]

October 22, 2025

Featured

Reps To Immortalize Former Speaker, Anaekwe, Others

The House of Representatives has announced plans to immortalise the late former Speaker, Agunwa Anaekwe, along with other former presiding officers, by naming halls within the National Assembly Complex in their honour. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas made the announcement during the valedictory session held for Anaekwe, who led the House between 1992 and 1993 during the Third Republic. The late Speaker was remembered as a man of principle, courage, and integrity, […]

October 17, 2025

Education

Proposed Aviation University Will Transform Aerospace Sector – Speaker

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas, Tajudeen has described the proposed African Aviation and Aerospace University, AAAU, as a landmark project that will transform the country’s aviation and aerospace sector. Speaking in Abuja during a public hearing on the bill to establish the university, Dr Abbas said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to developing world-class capacity in the field and making Nigeria more competitive globally. Represented […]

October 15, 2025

Featured

Speaker Advocates Tougher Measures To End Child Labour, Gender Inequality

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has called for tougher measures to end child labour, sexual harassment, gender inequality, and forced marriage. Speaking in Abuja at an event to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, Dr Abbas said many young girls across the country still face discrimination and abuse that deny them education and opportunities to succeed. The event, tagged “Girls’ Chat with the […]

October 10, 2025

General

Speaker Renders Humanitarian Services To Mark 60th Birthday

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Abbas Tajudeen celebrated his 60th birthday by providing humanitarian services to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs and prison inmates. Speaker Abbas, who turned 60 on Wednesday, October 1 had called for low-key celebrations by House members, aides, friends, and political associates, instead, he called for humanitarian campaigns. To mark his Diamond Jubilee birthday, the Speaker lined up a series of humanitarian activities, […]

October 2, 2025

General

Speaker Mourns Victims Of Kogi Boat Mishap

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas, Tajudeen has lamented the recent boat accident in Kogi State, which killed 26 passengers. Abbas expressed sadness over the loss of lives, describing the mishap as unfortunate. In a condolence message issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Leke Olatunji Baiyewu, the speaker said it was an unfortunate incident. Traders reported to be travelling on Tuesday with a boat on the River […]