House of Representatives has proposed the creation of new 31 states acrross the 6 geo-political zones in Nigeria. This comes after the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution announced on Thursday that it has recieved proposals for the creation of no fewer than 31 new states. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu … Read more
The second-in-command of the House of Representatives’ Chief Whip, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, commonly referred to as “Ijaya,” has passed away. Representative Onanuga, serving the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State, sadly passed away today, January 15, 2025, following a short-lived illness. House Spokesperson Rep Akin Rotimi affirmed this in an official statement. According to … Read more
On Wednesday, the Nigerian Senate in Abuja experienced a minor commotion when it attempted to grant access to members of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic team within the chamber. The Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) proposed suspending Senate Rule 12. The suspension was to invite the Director-General of the Budget Office and the … Read more
Deji Adeyanju and Partners, the law firm representing a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, allegedly assaulted by Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member, has announced withdrawal from the case. Adeyanju, a lawyer cum activist, shared the update on X, on Friday. Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North/South at the National Assembly, trended after he allegedly slapped … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace to stop the issuance of airstrip licenses to private individuals and organizations while calling for the withdrawal of already approved ones granted to Living Faith Church and private individuals and organizations, to safeguard national security. This followed the adoption of an … Read more
Suspended chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Jelili Sulaimon, has pleaded with the state Assembly men for forgiveness, nearly a month after he was suspended for non-compliance, defiance and unyielding attitude to the legislative House. In a letter of apology personally signed by the him, addressed to Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and … Read more
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kaduna has reaffirmed the electoral victory of Donatus Mathew, an Okada rider who contested and won the Kaura Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) during the last general elections. Donatus Mathew’s inspiring journey from being an Okada rider to becoming a House of … Read more
The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to suspend the planned hike in school fees throughout the federal universities. The resolution to suspend school fees increment was made following a motion moved by Aliyu Madaki on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, on the floor of the House. According to Madaki, some schools have increased … Read more
There was a mild drama when Some House of Representatives members registered their displeasure over alleged discrimination in seats and offices’ allocation. The lawmakers, numbering about 100 who openly protested against the perceived tendencies on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, said the ugly trend was capable of causing setbacks in legislative activities. The House Committee on … Read more
We applaud the Senate and House of Representatives’ 10th session for conducting the elections for their top officials in an orderly and civilized manner. The bitter rivalries that had preceded the competitions were immediately put to rest at the conclusion when the losers congratulated the winners. The 10th National Assembly has now been fully constituted, … Read more
