The House of Representatives, during plenary sittings held between Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4, 2026, recorded the defection of 21 Members from the political parties on whose platforms they were elected into the 10th Assembly. The Members cited various reasons, including leadership disputes, internal divisions, and factionalisation within their former parties. Seats Gained by Parties (June 2–4, 2026)…
The House of Representatives, during its plenary sittings on Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4, 2026, advanced six Bills to the Committee Stage following successful Second Reading debates. The proposed legislation spans hospitality and technological education, teacher training, healthcare access, and regional development, reflecting the House’s continued focus on expanding opportunities and strengthening public institutions across the country. The…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, adopted key resolutions aimed at strengthening higher education legislation and promoting agro-industrial development to enhance food security, attract investment, and create employment opportunities. AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING HUB The House adopted a motion seeking the establishment of an Agricultural Processing and Manufacturing Industrial Hub in Farakwai-Zangon Aya, Kaduna State, as a strategic intervention to…
The House of Representatives on Thursday adopted a series of motions aimed at strengthening youth development, improving public health and environmental management, safeguarding democratic representation, promoting institutional accountability, and providing urgent humanitarian support to affected communities. NYSC INTEGRATION The House urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including the National Assembly, to end the rejection of corps members and ensure their…
This week, Members of the House of Representatives introduced 15 new bills, reinforcing commitment to strengthening national institutions, advancing economic development, improving public health outcomes, and enhancing access to justice. The proposals reflect the House’s continued focus on legislative reform and responsive governance in line with the People’s House Legislative Agenda (2023–2027). Key Bills Introduced: – Sickle Cell Disease (Prevention,…
The House of Representatives continued its legislative business on Thursday, adopting motions on disaster response, electoral representation, youth development, and environmental management, while advancing legislative proposals and recording changes in party affiliation among Members. At the sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the House adopted a motion on the need to clear blocked waterways…
The House of Representatives at its plenary on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, adopted two Matters of Urgent Public Importance addressing security and humanitarian concerns in Ekiti and Taraba States. The resolutions reflect the House’s continued commitment to responding swiftly to issues affecting the safety, welfare, and well-being of Nigerians through targeted legislative intervention. Ekiti Abduction Following concerns over the abduction…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, outlining the legislative business scheduled for consideration. The full Order Paper, detailing the agenda and items for consideration, is attached.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday continued its legislative business at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, with deliberations focused on national security, humanitarian intervention, educational development, agricultural industrialisation, citizens’ petitions, and developments within the Chamber. Members adopted two Matters of Urgent Public Importance arising from renewed communal violence between the Karinjo and Wurkun…
The House of Representatives adopted motions addressing the abduction of schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo States, as well as Nigeria’s preparedness against the threat of Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases. The resolutions reflect the House’s commitment to protecting lives, strengthening national security, and enhancing public health response systems. MOTIONS ADOPTED: Orire School Kidnapping: Lawmakers demand the rescue of remaining abducted…
