The House of Representatives convened on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR. The sitting featured a broad legislative agenda, with significant progress recorded across lawmaking, oversight, and motions addressing pressing national issues. In a major legislative milestone, the House passed four bills including a Bill establishing a…
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 10th National Assembly progresses. The day’s agenda features key legislative activities, including the consideration of bills, committee reports, and motions aimed at advancing governance, strengthening institutions, and addressing pressing national issues. The full Order…
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…
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…
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…
