The House of Representatives on Tuesday convened in plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, advancing a broad spectrum of legislative, oversight, and representative actions in line with its constitutional mandate. The House adopted key motions, including a resolution urging the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the validity period for SIM card reallocation to…
Five Crucial Bills Scale Second Reading, Advance to Committee Stage At the resumption of plenary for the legislative week, the House of Representatives considered and approved the general principles of five significant Bills, all of which progressed to the Committee Stage for detailed legislative scrutiny. The Bills collectively seek to strengthen national security, expand healthcare manpower, advance technical and vocational…
Legislative business resumes in the Green Chamber as the House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, unveils the Order Paper for today’s plenary signalling a day of focused deliberations, key legislative considerations, and decisive parliamentary action. From the introduction of bills to motions on critical national issues, today’s agenda reflects the House’s sustained commitment to responsive lawmaking…
Members of the House of Representatives continue to advance targeted reforms across critical sectors, with fifteen (15) new bills introduced this week to strengthen governance, security, and socio-economic development. Key Bills Introduced: • National Health Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB.2739) • Cybercrimes Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HB.2740) • Special Court for Terrorism, Banditry and Kidnapping (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (HB.2737) The…
The House of Representatives, at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON., advanced key legislative and oversight actions across security, public health, electoral compliance, and inclusive governance. The session underscored its sustained commitment to national stability and institutional accountability. In furtherance of inclusive governance, Members emphasised the urgency of passing the Special Seats for Women…
Legislative business resumes in the Green Chamber as the House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, unveils the Order Paper for today’s plenary setting the tone for a full day of deliberations, key considerations, and parliamentary action. From bills and motions to critical national conversations, today’s agenda reflects the House’s continued drive to advance its legislative mandate…
I warmly congratulate my mentor and benefactor, Hon. Akintunde Oyebode, Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Ekiti State, on his well-deserved re-election for a second term as Chairman of the Forum of Commissioners of Finance of Nigeria. This renewed mandate is a clear testament to the confidence his colleagues repose in his leadership, intellect, and steady hand. At a…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday convened plenary, advancing key legislative, security, and policy matters, while addressing citizen concerns and internal parliamentary procedures. The House received an executive communication from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitting a Bill to repeal and re-enact the Nigerian Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Act, aimed at strengthening the Fund’s legal and operational framework. Members raised concerns…
The House of Representatives has published the Order Paper for today’s sitting, outlining key items of legislative business slated for consideration as plenary resumes. Issued by the Committee on Rules and Business, the agenda reflects the House’s continued focus on advancing priority bills, motions, and oversight responsibilities in the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly. Details of the day’s…
The House of Representatives reconvened for plenary on Tuesday, in a solemn session marked by parliamentary tribute and notable partisan realignments within the Green Chamber. Presiding over the sitting, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, led Members in a deeply reflective valedictory session in honour of the late Rep. Mohammed Danjuma Hassan, Member representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa…
