During plenary proceedings on March 11 and 12, 2026, the House of Representatives formally received notification of a fresh wave of partisan realignments. Seventeen Members announced their defection from their respective political parties to new platforms, citing leadership crises and internal divisions within the parties that sponsored their election to the House. A development that brings the total number of…

The House of Representatives, during plenary this week considered eight Matters of Urgent Public Importance, with three drawing significant national attention due to their implications for public finance, governance, and the welfare of Nigerians abroad. The motions, which were adopted and referred for further legislative action, include: 1. PFIPC Controversy: House moves to safeguard the integrity of the budget process…