Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – The House of Representatives is set to hold a stakeholders’ engagement and inaugurate its Ad Hoc Committee constituted to investigate the rising insecurity and loss of lives in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly in relation to the Closed-Circuit Television Project funded through a four hundred and sixty million dollar Chinese loan. This…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, convened a Special Plenary Session to review Nigeria’s security landscape and strengthen the legislative response to current and emerging threats. Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, highlighted that Nigeria’s laws are strong but weakened by institutional gaps, inadequate funding, and poor implementation. He noted that insecurity is draining the economy and…
The House of Representatives this Tuesday, convened a Special Plenary Session to review Nigeria’s security landscape and strengthen the legislative response to current and emerging threats. In a solemn presentation, Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, underscored the national grief over the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi, the kidnapping of students in Niger, and the killing of an Army…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday convened a Special Plenary Session dedicated to a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s security landscape and to strengthening legislative measures against current and emerging threats. Presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the Session received consolidated assessments and presentations from key security-related Committees. Deliberations will continue on Wednesday, when Regional and…
The House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Business has released the Order Paper for today’s Special Session on National Security, convened as part of the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly. Today’s agenda outlines a detailed legislative framework that reinforces the House’s commitment to safeguarding national security, strengthening institutions, and deepening accountability. In keeping with parliamentary tradition, proceedings…
Abuja, FCT | Monday, November 24, 2025 – The House of Representatives will convene a Special Plenary Session on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, dedicated solely to reviewing Nigeria’s national security situation and strengthening the legislative response to current and emerging threats. To be presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the Session will consider consolidated internal…
This legislative week recorded the formal introduction of 31 bills for First Reading, marking a focused expansion of the House’s policy agenda across justice, security, economic competitiveness, and institutional reform. The new proposals target critical areas of national interest. These include the Crimes Against Humanity, War Crimes, Genocide and Related Offences Bill, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council Act Amendment Bill,…
The House of Representatives held a productive but abridged session on Wednesday following news received during plenary of the passing of Senator Okechukwu Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. In line with parliamentary tradition, the House suspended legislative business and adjourned plenary till next Tuesday in honour of the late Senator. Before adjournment, the…
Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – The House of Representatives is deeply saddened by the passing of Distinguished Senator Okechukwu Ezea, the lawmaker representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. According to an announcement by his family, the Senator passed away late Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the age of 62 after a brief illness.…
The House of Representatives Committee on Rules and Business has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary sitting, in continuation of the Third Session of the 10th National Assembly. The document outlines a comprehensive legislative agenda that reinforces the House’s commitment to national development, institutional reforms, and accountability. Today’s plenary begins with messages and announcements, petitions, and matters of urgent…
