#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, January 29, 2026 The House of Representatives at plenary took firm and decisive action to safeguard public welfare, strengthen food security, and promote accountability in the management of agricultural interventions by adopting three Matters of Urgent Public Importance, reaffirming its commitment to equity, national stability, and sustainable development. The House initiated urgent interventions in the following areas: Healthcare…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, outlining a substantive legislative programme as the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly continues. The full Order Paper, detailing the legislative business scheduled for the day, is attached.
The House of Representatives continued sittings on Wednesday, with proceedings marked by consideration of matters of urgent national importance, executive-legislative coordination, and collaboration on critical institutional reforms. At the commencement of the sitting, presided over by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the House was formally notified of the receipt of three letters…
#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 The House of Representatives at plenary took firm and decisive action to strengthen security across the federation by adopting three Matters of Urgent Public Importance, underscoring its commitment to national security, public order, and peaceful coexistence. The House initiated urgent interventions in the following areas: 1. Counter-banditry and humanitarian response: Addressing persistent banditry attacks in…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, outlining a robust and forward-looking legislative programme as the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly progresses. The full Order Paper, detailing the legislative business scheduled for consideration, is hereby attached for public information and stakeholder engagement.
The House of Representatives resumed its weekly sittings for the new legislative year on Tuesday on a solemn and reflective note. The plenary was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, who welcomed Honourable Members to the 2026 legislative year and urged a renewed commitment to unity, discipline, and legislative excellence. Following key announcements,…
Tribute to Hon. Mrs. Ogundare Olusola (Iya Olowo Itapa) On behalf of the good people of Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency, we celebrate the life and times of a truly remarkable woman, Hon. Mrs. Ogundare Olusola, fondly known as Iya Olowo Itapa. Deeply rooted and an influential stakeholder in the constituency – she was from Odo Ayedun, Ekiti and…
Abuja, Nigeria | Sunday, January 25,2026 — The House of Representatives has taken note of media reports claiming that the Minority Caucus constituted an ad hoc committee on Friday, January 2, 2026, to further examine the recently enacted tax laws, and that the said body has reportedly submitted an interim report. While the House recognises the legitimate role of the…
She has been my first teacher, my moral compass, and my anchor through life. She, together with my late father, instilled in me enduring values and she has been my earliest and most consistent model of the Christian faith. One of my clearest childhood memories of her intentional approach to parenting dates back to when I was about ten years…
Abuja, FCT | Thursday, January 15, 2026 – The House of Representatives joins all Nigerians in profound appreciation of the officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and solemn remembrance of those who have paid the supreme price in defence of our nation’s peace, unity, and sovereignty. On this Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, the House honours the…
